| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 21/04/25 direct U26473 01h 30min | Return 02/05/25 direct U20337 01h 35min |  easyJet |  | £79 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 16/04/25 direct U26307 01h 30min | Return 30/04/25 1 Stopover (ORK) FR3740, FR7721 04h 55min | easyJet |  | £114 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 21/04/25 direct U26473 01h 30min | Return 02/05/25 direct U20816 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £82 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 16/04/25 direct EC6307 01h 30min | Return 30/04/25 direct EC6308 01h 35min |  easyJet Europe |  | ? | £89 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 13/05/25 direct U26307 01h 30min | Return 09/06/25 direct U20337 01h 35min | easyJet | | £92 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 21/04/25 direct U26473 01h 30min | Return 02/05/25 direct U20337 01h 35min | easyJet |  | £99 | ||
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 16/04/25 direct U26307 01h 30min | Return 30/04/25 direct U26308 01h 35min | easyJet |  | ? | £108 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 13/05/25 1 Stopover (CPH) D83511, D83502 04h 30min | Return 03/06/25 1 Stopover (CPH) D83501, D83516 06h 25min |  Norwegian Air International |  | ? | £182 | |
| London Gatwick Edinburgh | Outbound 13/05/25 1 Stopover (CPH) D83511, D83502 04h 30min | Return 03/06/25 1 Stopover (CPH) D83501, D83524 07h 55min | Norwegian Air International | | £185 |
Airline
- easyJet
- Norwegian Air International
- easyJet Europe
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 | £78.47 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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