| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 20/10/25 direct U26473 01h 30min | Return 11/11/25 direct U20814 01h 30min |  easyJet |  | £89 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U20815 01h 30min | Return 24/12/25 direct U26564 01h 30min | easyJet | | £99 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 19/02/26 direct U20811 01h 30min | Return 22/02/26 direct U20808 01h 30min | easyJet | | £102 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U20815 01h 30min | Return 24/12/25 direct U26564 01h 30min | easyJet |  | £107 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 20/10/25 direct U26473 01h 30min | Return 11/11/25 direct U20814 01h 30min | easyJet |  | ? | £109 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 20/10/25 direct U26473 01h 30min | Return 11/11/25 direct U20806 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £116 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U20815 01h 30min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (BCN) FR6266, VY7828 14h 05min | easyJet |  | £122 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U20815 01h 30min | Return 24/12/25 direct U26564 01h 30min | easyJet | | ? | £125 | |
| 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 08/12/25 direct U20815 01h 30min | Return 24/12/25 direct U26564 01h 30min | easyJet | | £132 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- easyJet
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
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 | 89,00 £ |
|---|---|
| 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 66 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Newcastle from 118 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Glasgow from 70 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Inverness from 56 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Aberdeen from 59 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Belfast City from 70 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Isle of Man from 145 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Manchester from 129 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Newquay from 159 £
Alternative flights to Edinburgh
- Flight Birmingham - Edinburgh from 40 £
- Flight London Heathrow - Edinburgh from 94 £
- Flight London Stansted - Edinburgh from 31 £
- Flight Belfast - Edinburgh from 36 £
- Flight Bristol - Edinburgh from 45 £
- Flight Cardiff - Edinburgh from 159 £
- Flight East Midlands - Edinburgh from 94 £
- Flight Southampton - Edinburgh from 180 £
- Flight London - Edinburgh from 31 £
- Flight Belfast City - Edinburgh from 58 £
Popular destinations for onward travel
- Flight Edinburgh - Amsterdam from 82 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Brussels from 162 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Copenhagen from 55 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Dublin from 48 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Frankfurt from 177 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Geneva from 80 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Nice from 128 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Pisa from 122 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Krakow from 95 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Barcelona from 61 £
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