Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Edinburgh over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £268 and round-trip from £525. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

London to Edinburgh Flight Info

The distance between London and Edinburgh is 5,482.16km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price £268
Cheapest return ticket price £525
Off-season travel month October
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 5,482.16km
Flight statistics for the London–Edinburgh route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Canada offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £268 (for example, YXU–EDI on Fri, Oct 9). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air Canada offers fares from £525, departing on Sat, Oct 17 and returning on Sat, Oct 24.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Edinburgh on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Oct 9, with one-way fares from just £268.
    · Compare airlines. Air Canada currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Edinburgh.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Edinburgh is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Edinburgh on September 28, 2026 with Air Canada, with prices starting at £534.
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and London is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Edinburgh is £352. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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