Our cheapest offers for flights from London Heathrow to Edinburgh

Here you can compare cheap flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Edinburgh. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 17/08/26 direct BA1466 01h 15min	Return 15/09/26 direct BA1463 01h 20min	British Airways		£110
London Heathrow Edinburgh Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 29/05/26 1 Stopover (NOC) EI0915, FR0891 06h 05min	Return 03/06/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0809, EI0160 06h 35min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, Ryanair		£203
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (BHD) BA1390, EI3652 06h 05min	Return 31/08/26 direct BA1459 01h 20min	British Airways, Aer Lingus Irish Airlines		£269
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 17/08/26 direct BA1436 01h 25min	Return 15/09/26 direct BA1463 01h 20min	British Airways		£111
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 24/05/26 direct BA1466 01h 15min	Return 02/06/26 direct BA1463 01h 20min	British Airways		£116
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 24/05/26 direct BA1466 01h 15min	Return 02/06/26 direct BA1463 01h 20min	British Airways		£117
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 08/08/26 direct BA1464 01h 20min	Return 31/08/26 direct BA1461 01h 20min	British Airways		£124
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 08/08/26 direct BA1464 01h 20min	Return 31/08/26 direct BA1461 01h 20min	British Airways	?	£127
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 24/05/26 direct BA1466 01h 15min	Return 02/06/26 direct BA1463 01h 20min	British Airways	?	£134
London Heathrow Edinburgh	Outbound 24/05/26 direct BA1466 01h 15min	Return 02/06/26 direct BA1463 01h 20min	British Airways	?	£167

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Edinburgh

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

Outbound and return from	£109.81
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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