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Flight deals from London City to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London City to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.$248 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 17 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
Edinburgh.$250 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Edinburgh.$252 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.
Edinburgh.$257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.
Edinburgh.$258 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.
Edinburgh.$260 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec, returning Fri, 16 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Edinburgh.$264 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Edinburgh.$264 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London City on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London City to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London City to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in December.
Apr
from $337
May
from $270
Jun
from $277
Jul
from $265
Aug
from $250
Sep
from $258
Oct
from $252
Nov
from $264
Dec
from $248
Jan
from $265
Feb
from $264
Mar
from $272

Direct flights from London City to Edinburgh

London City to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London City to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

London to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$248
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week85

Finding cheap flights from London City to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London City to Edinburgh is $248. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 18 minutes is the average flight time from London City to Edinburgh.
British Airways and BA Cityflyer fly direct from London City to Edinburgh.
As of April 2025, there are 85 flights per week flying from London City to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from London City to Edinburgh is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 7 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • London and Edinburgh follow the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Choose from 490 weekly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.

  • Your LCY to EDI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • British Airways is your gateway to exploring Edinburgh (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this airline.

  • British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LCY to EDI flights. A dependable 85.76% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCY and EDI:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Dublin Airport

    • Rotterdam The Hague Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • $120 is the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at $248. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from LCY to EDI, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from LCY to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)

  • When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • London City Airport is about 11 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LCY:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • If you're coming in on a late London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LCY to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, about 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Edinburgh

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