| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 06/06/25 direct U20340 01h 25min | Return 20/06/25 direct U20816 01h 35min |  easyJet |  | ? | £77 found 3 days ago | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 13/05/25 direct U20338 01h 30min | Return 03/06/25 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0815, FR0114 05h 05min | easyJet |  | £126 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 06/06/25 direct U20340 01h 25min | Return 20/06/25 direct U20816 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £81 found 3 days ago | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 13/05/25 direct U26307 01h 30min | Return 09/06/25 direct U20337 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £87 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 02/05/25 direct U20340 01h 25min | Return 19/05/25 direct U20337 01h 35min | easyJet | | ? | £99 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 06/06/25 direct U20340 01h 25min | Return 20/06/25 direct U20337 01h 35min | easyJet |  | ? | £100 found 3 days ago | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 06/06/25 direct U20340 01h 25min | Return 20/06/25 direct U20816 01h 35min | easyJet | | £104 found 3 days ago | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 16/07/25 1 Stopover (SNN) FR1183, FR1676 15h 20min | Return 02/08/25 direct U20337 01h 35min |  Ryanair |  | £108 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 13/05/25 direct U26307 01h 30min | Return 09/06/25 direct U20337 01h 35min | easyJet | | £109 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 06/06/25 direct U20340 01h 25min | Return 20/06/25 direct U20816 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £113 found 3 days ago |
Stops
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Airline
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- Iberia
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Ryanair
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh
Favourite airline: easyJet
The favourite airline for flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh is easyJet.
easyJet
51 %
Norwegian Air International
25 %
Norwegian
9 %
Cheapest weekday: Saturday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are cheapest on Saturday by 24 %.
Direct flights are the cheapest connection
Direct flights on this route are £63.00 cheaper on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
01h 25min
05h 50min
08h 15min
54 £
117 £
413 £
The favourite connection is non-stop
Direct flights are especially popular on this route. 51 % of travellers will book a non-stop flight.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
01h 25min, from 54 £
51 %
1 stopover Copenhagen
04h 30min, from 175 £
25 %
1 stopover Dublin
06h 20min, from 348 £
10 %
Useful information about the flight from London Gatwick to Edinburgh
Edinburgh has more
Edinburgh is a lively place with plenty of things to do and see. Famous for its castle, the Tattoo, summer festivals and whiskey, this capital city also has great shopping, fine restaurants and an 82-acre zoo. The Old Town of Edinburgh may be small in size, but it is packed with centuries of history. The architecture is fascinating here and there are some interesting bars and cafés to discover as well.
When is it recommended to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh can be blustery and wet all year around but the finest weather can be experienced May to September, which is when the official festivals take place. There are a number of these events, such as Festival Fringe, the International Festival, a Jazz and Blues Festival and one for films. Edinburgh doubles in population over the festival time, so it is wise to book accommodation well in advance for stays at this time of year. New Year is celebrated in style in Scotland, so a popular time to visit Edinburgh is for Hogmanay on the 1st of January each year.
Good-to-know facts about visiting Edinburgh
The cost of eating and drinking out in Edinburgh is about average for most of the UK and a little cheaper than it is in London. A pint of beer costs about £3.50 and a budget meal is around £10 per person. When it comes to accommodation, be prepared to spend roughly £100 a night for a 3 Star hotel room in peak season and approximately £10 a night for a hostel bed in low season.
Getting from the airport and local transport information
Edinburgh airport is just 10 miles from the city centre and there is a choice of ways to get between the two places. The Edinburgh Tramway takes about 35 minutes and the adult fare is roughly £5 for a single and £8 for a return. The Airlink Express costs around £4 for a single ticket and the journey takes 25 minutes. The cheapest alternative is the number 35 Lothian Bus which takes an hour and 35 minutes to get to the centre and costs around £1.50 each way.
Getting around Edinburgh itself can be done on foot as the city is compact and most of the tourist attractions are easy to get to. The Lothian Bus service runs throughout the day and a single fare is approximately £1.50.
Important flight information
Flight information: London Gatwick - Edinburgh
| Outbound and return from | 76,64 £ |
|---|---|
| Flight duration | min. 01:25 / max. 01:35 |
| Return flight duration | min. 01:20/ max. 01:30 |
| Distance | 574 km |
| Flights per week | 57 |
| Departure airport | Airport London Gatwick (LGW) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Edinburgh (EDI) |
| Destination country | Flights to United Kingdom |
Alternative routes to United Kingdom
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- Flight London Gatwick - Glasgow from 86 £
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Alternative flights to Edinburgh
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Popular destinations for onward travel
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- Flight Edinburgh - Malaga from 133 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Amsterdam from 128 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Brussels from 165 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Copenhagen from 66 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Dublin from 58 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Geneva from 97 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Nice from 171 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Cork from 45 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Prague from 133 £
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