| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 04/01/26 direct U20807 01h 30min | Return - |  easyJet |  | £27 | ||
| Best option London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 20/03/26 direct U20853 01h 30min | Return 17/04/26 direct U20816 01h 35min | easyJet |  | ? | £73 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 22/12/25 direct U20804 01h 30min | Return 10/01/26 direct U20808 01h 35min | easyJet | | £78 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 22/12/25 direct U20804 01h 30min | Return 10/01/26 direct U20808 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £88 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 20/03/26 direct U20853 01h 30min | Return 17/04/26 direct U20816 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £93 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 22/12/25 direct U20804 01h 30min | Return 10/01/26 direct U20808 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £108 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 09/12/25 direct U20813 01h 30min | Return 02/01/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0835, FR0112 10h 20min | easyJet | | ? | £123 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 19/02/26 direct U20811 01h 30min | Return 22/02/26 direct U20808 01h 30min | easyJet | | ? | £130 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 09/12/25 direct U20813 01h 30min | Return 02/01/26 direct U20816 01h 30min | easyJet |  | £137 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 09/12/25 direct U20813 01h 30min | Return 02/01/26 direct U20816 01h 30min | easyJet |  | ? | £142 |
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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
| Cheapest outbound flight from | 26,50 £ |
|---|---|
| Outbound and return from | 72,51 £ |
| 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
- Flight London Gatwick - Belfast from 70 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Inverness from 88 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Newcastle from 130 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Glasgow from 28 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Aberdeen from 79 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Belfast City from 83 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Guernsey from 152 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Isle of Man from 77 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Manchester from 60 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Newquay from 166 £
Alternative flights to Edinburgh
- Flight Birmingham - Edinburgh from 38 £
- Flight London Heathrow - Edinburgh from 51 £
- Flight London Stansted - Edinburgh from 19 £
- Flight Belfast - Edinburgh from 38 £
- Flight Bristol - Edinburgh from 48 £
- Flight Cardiff - Edinburgh from 148 £
- Flight East Midlands - Edinburgh from 117 £
- Flight Southampton - Edinburgh from 170 £
- Flight London - Edinburgh from 18 £
- Flight Belfast City - Edinburgh from 58 £
Popular destinations for onward travel
- Flight Edinburgh - New York from 392 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Brussels from 144 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Geneva from 41 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Prague from 74 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Frankfurt from 175 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Munich from 86 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Berlin from 46 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Copenhagen from 42 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Malaga from 54 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Barcelona from 117 £
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