Cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow

Q: How much are flights normally?

£ 46. If you see flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow for less than this, you've found a good deal.

Q: When is the best time to book cheap flights?

12 weeks. If you want cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow, this is the best time to book.

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow.

Q: Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways. You can fly non-stop from Edinburgh to London Heathrow with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Aer Lingus, Air France. These airlines fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: When is high season?

July. This is the most expensive time to fly to London Heathrow. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from Edinburgh in advance.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly?

November. Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow are usually cheaper at this time of year.

Q: How long is the flight?

1 hrs 25 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to London Heathrow.

Q: How long should I stay in London Heathrow?

2 days. Most people spend this amount of time in London Heathrow.

from as little as £91

15 nights in London, departing Edinburgh on 28 / Mar / 2025 with British Airways (price found 20 hours ago)

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How much are flights normally?

£ 46

If you see flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow for less than this, you've found a good deal.

When is the best time to book cheap flights?

12 weeks

If you want cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow, this is the best time to book.

What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow.

Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways

You can fly non-stop from Edinburgh to London Heathrow with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Aer Lingus
Air France

These airlines fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

When is high season?

July

This is the most expensive time to fly to London Heathrow. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from Edinburgh in advance.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

November

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow are usually cheaper at this time of year.

How long is the flight?

1 hrs 25 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to London Heathrow.

How long should I stay in London Heathrow?

2 days

Most people spend this amount of time in London Heathrow.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over 1,812 flights. 28 / Mar / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/London Heathrow route. There are around 323 flights on any given week from the UK to London Heathrow and the cheapest month to fly right now is March.

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How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow

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If you want a cheap flight from Edinburgh to London, you've got three airlines to choose from. You can use the search box to filter your preferences, but we've found that the cheapest day to fly is 28 / Mar / 2025.

You can use the filters on your search to see more flights and find cheaper rates – London has more than one airport. So if you don't need to fly into London Heathrow, it's worth checking your other options. The 533 km flight usually takes about 3 hrs 35 mins.

You'll find that the cheapest flights to London are normally in November. There are 323 direct and indirect flights a week to London, so you should be able to find one that works for you. The most popular airlines are British Airways, Aer Lingus & Air France.

July is typically the most expensive time of the year to fly to London. You can expect accommodation prices to be higher at this time of year too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book everything in advance to avoid disappointment.