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Among airlines operating London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between London Stansted Airport and Edinburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Ryanair

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

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $65 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $86, a difference of $21. 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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Waverley Station, The Royal Mile and Edinburgh City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 8:59 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $75. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh takes 1h 19m, covering 317 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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $33, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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.

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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh range from $54 to $110, with an average of $75 over the past 12 months. Anything below $54 counts as a good deal.