EDI - LHR

C$ 79 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Edinburgh to Heathrow (EDI-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Heathrow

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Heathrow.
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British Airways Logo
7:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.EDI-LHR
1h 20mdirect
British Airways Logo
5:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
C$ 281British Airways
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Mon, 12 May - Tue, 20 May
British Airways Logo
12:30 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.EDI-LHR
1h 35mdirect
British Airways Logo
6:15 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
C$ 314British Airways
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Tue, 13 May - Fri, 16 May
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6:55 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.EDI-LHR
6h 30m1 stop
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7:40 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.LHR-EDI
3h 30m1 stop
C$ 396
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Wed, 21 May - Sat, 24 May
KLM Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.EDI-LHR
4h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
7:15 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.LHR-EDI
3h 55m1 stop
C$ 413KLM
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
KLM Logo
9:10 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.EDI-LHR
4h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
7:15 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.LHR-EDI
3h 55m1 stop
C$ 414KLM
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Wed, 11 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
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7:30 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.EDI-LHR
5h 10m1 stop
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4:50 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.LHR-EDI
6h 30m1 stop
C$ 431
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Loganair Logo
9:35 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.EDI-LHR
8h 10m2 stops
Loganair Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.LHR-EDI
6h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,144Loganair
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Mon, 1 Sep - Wed, 3 Sep
Loganair Logo
6:50 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.EDI-LHR
10h 55m2 stops
Loganair Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.LHR-EDI
6h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,702Loganair
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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 12 May
Lufthansa Logo
5:10 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.EDI-LHR
5h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.LHR-EDI
9h 00m2 stops
C$ 6,927Lufthansa
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 25 May
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.EDI-LHR
10h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.LHR-EDI
7h 30m1 stop
C$ 6,928Lufthansa
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Sat, 10 May - Sun, 25 May

Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Heathrow

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

AA's Basic Economy offers low fares but includes restrictions like late boarding and no free checked bags.


AA's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.

British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a carry-on bag, avoiding surprise fees unlike budget carriers.


BA's ergonomic leather seats offer comfort with 79 cm legroom, better than budget airlines.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from London Heathrow Airport back to Edinburgh, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 245 and C$ 234 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 232, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 79
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Edinburgh to Heathrow 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRApr 2025
most inconvenient airports are London(LHR ) and Paris (CDG)
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRJan 2025
Find another airline and don't accept when you don't get checked in for connecting flights if you have to fly BA.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRSep 2024
Be prepared for a full TSA check in even after having one to get to London.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRJan 2024
Flying the whole route with BA makes Heathrow T5 very easy. Only one security check was required in Edinburgh. None at Heathrow. This is one benefit of flying BA. We were also able to use the BA lounges which made for more relaxing wait before our flights.
DerekFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRFeb 2024
If you have a second bag... This needs to fit under the seat in front, there isn't space for two overhead

FAQs for booking Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow?

    British Airways flies to London Heathrow non-stop. Other airlines make the journey but fly direct to different London airports (Ryanair to London Stansted in the north, Flybe to London City in the east, and easyJet to London Gatwick in the south). Depending on your final destination, it might be worth looking at these carriers too.

  • What are the parking options at Edinburgh Airport?

    There is a long-stay and a mid-stay car park – both are good options. You can walk to the terminal from the mid-stay car park in 10min, while the shuttle from the long-stay car park (the cheaper option) only takes 10min and is a 24h service. For anyone who doesn’t like to wait, there is also a FastPark service which allows you to drop your car off in a hurry, though this service must be pre-booked.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Airport if the flight leaves early?

    There are several hotels just a few minutes'drive from the airport terminal, like the Hampton Hilton, the DoubleTree, and the Holiday Inn Express.

  • How can I travel to Edinburgh Airport from the city centre?

    If you travel through the city before arriving at the airport, it's very close (12 miles) and takes about 25min by bus or tram. The Airlink bus (number 100) leaves from Waverley Bridge (close to the bus and train stations, and Princes Street) every 10min. The tram runs every 7min.

  • How can I travel from London Heathrow to the centre of London?

    The Heathrow Express leaves every 15min starting at 05:00 every morning. It takes 15min to get from Terminals 2 and 3 into London Paddington (a station in the north of the central zone in London), though trips from Terminals 4 and 5 can take a few minutes longer. A cheaper way to travel is by using the London Underground – it will cost a fraction of the price but will take up to 1h, depending on where you are heading.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport was C$ 57 for a one-way ticket and C$ 203 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Air Canada, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are direct flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 150 or less one-way and C$ 807 or less round-trip.
  • If you arrive at Edinburgh Airport early, there are two airport lounges (after security) called Aspire and Number 1 – both are comfortable places to wait for your flight and you can pay for entry at the door.
  • Anyone looking for inspiration at Edinburgh Airport should head to the art gallery near Gate 13, which displays work from both established and up-and-coming artists.
  • When travelling as a family from Edinburgh Airport, a good tip is to use the Family Lane through security. There are also three kids’ play areas: one in the main departures hall and two others near Gates 2 and 15.
  • There are two places to weigh bags at Edinburgh Airport if you want to check that you haven’t exceeded your baggage allowance. One is in the main check-in hall and one is next to the Luggage Point store.
  • If you feel the need to start your holiday relaxation early, head to AeroSpa or Inside & Out at Edinburgh Airport, both of which offer a range of massage and salon services.
  • When planning your arrival at London Heathrow, remember it's one of the busiest airports in the world – 80 million passengers pass through its doors annually. Leave enough time in your planning for getting through the landing process, collecting bags, and leaving the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +10 more

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