Flight schedule from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI)
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Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh
Important flight information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A direct flight from London Gatwick to Edinburgh typically takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 5 hours 30 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.
Yes, there are direct flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh, with an average of around 4 to 5 flights per day, operated by, among others, easyJet. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh are operated by, among others, easyJet. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Air France (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle), Ryanair (via Dublin) and Vueling (via Barcelona). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.
On the route from London Gatwick to Edinburgh there are on average around 4 to 5 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.
From London Gatwick to Edinburgh there are around 29 to 30 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.
The earliest direct flight from London Gatwick to Edinburgh usually departs at 06:10. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Edinburgh.
The last direct flight from London Gatwick to Edinburgh usually departs at 21:00. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.
Flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh are most frequently searched for travel in April, December and March. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.
For flights from London Gatwick to Edinburgh, departures on Thursday, Monday and Tuesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.
For trips from London Gatwick to Edinburgh, stays of 3, 4 and 14 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.
As well as London Gatwick airport, users also frequently search for flights from Birmingham, London Stansted and London Heathrow to Edinburgh. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.
If you want to travel to Edinburgh, Belfast, Belfast City and Newcastle may also be worth considering as destination airports. These airports are frequently checked by users as an alternative. When comparing, consider whether a cheaper flight is really worth a longer onward journey.

