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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to London flights are currently cheapest in May.Direct flights from Edinburgh to London
Alternative Edinburgh to London routes
Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edinburgh to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.Edinburgh to London: Flight information
The things to know before you go.Cheapest flight found | ₹ 1,359 |
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Cheapest month to fly | May |
Average flight time | 1 hr, 25 mins |
Most popular airline | British Airways |
Average flights per week | 702 |
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What you need to know before flying from Edinburgh to London?
Airport information
Departure
Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom
Arrival
London City Airport, Royal Docks,London,E16 2PX, UK
Gatwick Airport, West Sussex RH6 ONP, UK
Heathrow Point West, 234 Bath Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AP, UK
London Luton Airport, Navigation House, Airport Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9LY, UK
Southend Airport, 1st Floor, Terminal Building, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF, UK
Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW, UK
Travelling to Edinburgh airport
- Edinburgh’s Airport is located 9 miles to the west of the city centre of Edinburgh.
- Travellers from the airport to the city can take cycles, taxis, trams, coaches, and buses. See here.
Travelling from London airports
- Location of London airports with respect to the city centre – Heathrow (16 miles west), Stansted (39 miles northeast), City airport (9 miles east), Southend (42 miles east), Gatwick (28 miles south) and Luton (34 miles southeast).
- Travellers can take trains and buses both from every airport except London City airport. They can also take cycles, taxis, etc. to get to the city, especially from Heathrow and Gatwick.
Facilities at Edinburgh and London Airports
- Edinburgh airport has lounges, Wi-Fi access, prayer rooms, shops, dining and drinking spaces, info desks, currency exchange services and ATMs and cash machines.
- London airports have a wide range of services and facilities including lounges, ATMs and banks, free Wi-Fi access, pharmacies, medical assistance, duty-free shops, cafés and restaurants, prayer rooms, etc.
Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Edinburgh to London
The minimum flight time from Edinburgh to London is 1h 30min, via direct flights. London happens to be a very popular vacation destination – whether it is Autumn, Summer or Spring. Shop and gamble, and even try visiting these unique places or you can even take part in some exciting activities.
Time Difference between Edinburgh and London
There is no time difference between London and Edinburgh.
Weather in London
London with its old-world polished charm and cobblestone streets is a treat in every season, but faces rains throughout the year – so pack an umbrella in any case. That being said, the best months to visit the city are late spring (March-May) when the temperatures are around 4-17 degrees Celsius.
Cost of living in London
London is an expensive city. Average prices of attractions are between GBP 21 and GBP 35, including places such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussauds, Tower of London, and the London Eye. London transportation prices are as follows – airport rides cost GBP 5.5 (tube) and GBP 55-70 (taxi), a tube ride costs GBP 2-5, and a 3 km taxi ride costs GBP 8-12. Inexpensive meals cost anywhere between GBP 4 and 14. British foods such as jacket potato and fish n’ chips cost anywhere between GBP 3 and 13. Beverages such as a pint of beer and a cup of coffee cost anywhere between GBP 2 and 5.
Mode of payments accepted in London
Pound sterling (known as ‘quid’) is the most widely-accepted currency, while Euros find acceptance at some places. Taxis accept both cash and cards, while buses feed Oyster cards. Also, only cards with the chip-and-pin feature are widely accepted. Credit cards work everywhere but charges are levied.
Best places for your first meal in London
Some of London’s iconic dishes that shouldn’t be missed include the fish n’ chips, Yorkshire pudding with Sunday roast, the Eton mess, Pie/bangers and mash, Cockles, the full English breakfast, sticky toffee pudding, and beef Wellington. Head to areas such as Clapham junction, Soho, Mayfair, Hyde Park and Belgravia for the best eats in London.
Documents required to travel from Edinburgh to London
Passengers travelling from Edinburgh to London must carry all the documents listed below
- Valid Passport
- Valid Visa
- Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)
Major airlines that operate from Edinburgh to London
Jet Airways flights to London, Air India flights to London, Virgin Atlantic flights to London
Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to London
Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.