Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
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London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 22/12/25 direct BA1464 01h 25min | Return - | | ![]() | ? | £72 | |
Best option London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 04/11/25 direct BA1464 01h 25min | Return 03/12/25 direct BA1457 01h 25min | | ![]() | ? | £88 | |
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 08/12/25 1 Stopover (BHD) BA1390, EI3656 08h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct BA1439 01h 35min | | ![]() | £207 | ||
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 02/10/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0151, FR0812 09h 20min | Return 06/10/25 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0813, EI0176 06h 25min | | ![]() | £238 | Offers unavailable | |
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 22/12/25 direct BA1438 01h 25min | Return 10/01/26 direct BA1457 01h 25min | | ![]() | ? | £89 | |
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 16/12/25 direct BA1456 01h 30min | Return 06/01/26 direct BA1461 01h 40min | | ![]() | £94 | ||
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 08/12/25 direct BA1464 01h 25min | Return 24/12/25 direct BA1461 01h 40min | | ![]() | £96 | ||
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 22/12/25 direct BA1438 01h 25min | Return 10/01/26 direct BA1443 01h 35min | | ![]() | ? | £104 | |
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 15/12/25 direct BA1464 01h 25min | Return 29/12/25 direct BA1461 01h 40min | | ![]() | £110 | ||
London Heathrow Edinburgh | Outbound 02/10/25 direct BA1432 01h 25min | Return 05/10/25 direct BA1465 01h 20min | | ![]() | £118 | Offers unavailable |
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Useful information about the flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh
The stunning capital of Scotland
Edinburgh, also known as Festival City, is home to a wealth of cultural and historical attractions. Boasting a wide range of dining options, outdoor pursuits, evening entertainment and shopping experiences, there is plenty to see and do in this vibrant coastal city.
Best climate and festivals
The warmest months are from May until mid-September; however, there are often rainy and windy days throughout the year, so it's advisable to take protective clothing. There are a number of annual festivals held in Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which are hosted in August. The popular Scottish International Storytelling Festival takes place in October, and the family friendly Imaginate Festival is hosted in the first week of June.
Basic tips and cost of living
Edinburgh is a popular tourist destination, and can become quite crowded over the festival months. It's a good idea to book accommodation up to a year in advance. The cost of living tends to be cheaper in Edinburgh than in London. For example, a monthly travel pass costs about £50 in Edinburgh, while in London it costs about £130. However, Edinburgh prices are about average when compared to other areas of the UK.
Local public transport and hotel prices
Edinburgh Airport is situated about 10 miles from the city centre. The 100 bus stops outside the main terminal building and provides services to the main rail station and the city centre. These depart every 10 minutes, and cost about £4.50 for a single fare. Edinburgh trams operate every 8-12 minutes. Single fares cost about £5 and the journey takes around 35 minutes. The taxi rank is conveniently situated on the ground floor of the airports' multi-storey car park. There is also a convenient car rental centre at the airport.
The price of accommodation in Edinburgh can vary considerably. Cheap hostels are available from about £7 per person for one night, while 3 star hotel accommodation can cost from around £45 per room. The major tourist attractions can be easily reached on foot or via public transport. Taxi fares start at about £2.80, then cost around £2 per kilometre thereafter. Public transport costs about £1.50 for a single fare.
Important flight information
Flight information: London Heathrow - Edinburgh
Cheapest outbound flight from | £ 71,32 |
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Outbound and return from | £ 87,60 |
Flight duration | min. 01:20 / max. 01:40 |
Return flight duration | min. 01:20/ max. 01:40 |
Distance | 533 km |
Flights per week | 91 |
Departure airport | Airport London Heathrow (LHR) |
Arrival airport | Airport Edinburgh (EDI) |
Destination country | Flights to United Kingdom |
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