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The London Underground quite conveniently connects to each one of Heathrow’s terminals. The Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains will take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station, if you're in a hurry. London buses and National Express coaches are other valid options.

Both airports have lounges available, no matter what airline or class you are flying with. You can pay per use, buy passes, or sign up for a membership programme. They feature complimentary snacks and drinks, comfortable space and seating, and showers in some. Be Relax Spa and Lounge in Heathrow even features massages and manicures.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels within the airport itself at Edinburgh. However, the Hampton by Hilton Hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, and the Doubletree by Hilton has a free 2min shuttle from the terminal.

Tram and bus services connect the airport directly to the city centre. Trams take 30min to reach the furthest stop at York Place, and connect with trains at the Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station, and Haymarket stops. A direct bus to the city centre takes around the same time, while other bus services have direct links to Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling, Fife, and Newcastle. Combined tram and train tickets are also available at the vending machines at Domestic Arrivals, in rail stations, and online from service providers.

Most toilets in both Heathrow and Edinburgh have baby changing facilities. In addition, Edinburgh has a family washroom at Gate 21. Both airports feature children’s play areas, located at Gate 2 and Gate 21 in Edinburgh, and in the departure lounges of Terminals 2A, 3, 4 and 5a at Heathrow.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Royal Air Maroc: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Iberia: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $173 round-trip, compared to $270 via a layover through Shannon (SNN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 13% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $182, a difference of $20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 9%.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Grassmarket. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $174. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh takes 1h 27m, covering 331 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 47m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 5h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh range from $147 to $220, with an average of $174 over the past 12 months. Anything below $147 counts as a good deal.