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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 return 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 return flight deals from Edinburgh to Heathrow

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Heathrow.
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20:30 - 21:50EDI-LHR
1h 20mdirect
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06:15 - 07:40LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
£73British Airways
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Tue, 26 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
British Airways Logo
21:20 - 22:40EDI-LHR
1h 20mdirect
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06:15 - 07:40LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
£75British Airways
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Tue, 26 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
British Airways Logo
21:10 - 22:30EDI-LHR
1h 20mdirect
British Airways Logo
21:20 - 22:40LHR-EDI
1h 20mdirect
£76British Airways
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Thu, 18 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
British Airways Logo
21:10 - 22:30EDI-LHR
1h 20mdirect
British Airways Logo
06:15 - 07:40LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
£76British Airways
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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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22:55 - 09:05EDI-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
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06:15 - 07:40LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
Tue, 3 Jun - Thu, 5 Jun
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22:55 - 09:05EDI-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
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06:15 - 07:40LHR-EDI
1h 25mdirect
Tue, 10 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
KLM Logo
06:00 - 10:45EDI-LHR
4h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:10 - 21:45LHR-EDI
4h 35m1 stop
£172KLM
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Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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15:30 - 19:25EDI-LHR
3h 55m1 stop
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15:50 - 19:50LHR-EDI
4h 00m1 stop
£186Aer Lingus
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Sat, 3 May - Sat, 10 May
Aer Lingus Logo
08:35 - 13:25EDI-LHR
4h 50m1 stop
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07:40 - 12:50LHR-EDI
5h 10m1 stop
£188Aer Lingus
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 14 May
KLM Logo
06:00 - 10:45EDI-LHR
4h 45m1 stop
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19:15 - 23:10LHR-EDI
3h 55m1 stop
£189KLM
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Sun, 15 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Heathrow

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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
Finnair

Finnair's A320 family offers no middle seats, enhancing comfort on short-haul flights.


Finnair's Wi-Fi is available on most aircraft, ensuring connectivity even on short flights.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
British Airways

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


BA's ergonomic seats offer comfort with 79 cm pitch, though A321neo planes have less legroom.

Airports
EDI

Edinburgh Airport's fastTRACK security lane is open from 4am to 7pm, ideal for quick departures on busy days.

Read more about EDIby Kirstie Pickering
LHR

The Heathrow Express takes you to London Paddington in just 15 minutes. Buy tickets in advance for the best rate.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

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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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR and EDI

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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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.
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Find cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport

Planning a trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London Heathrow Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is 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 £91 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £132 and £126 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £494, 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 - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£39
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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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-LHRSept 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.

  • Which airline would let my children fly unaccompanied from Edinburgh to London?

    Book children between the ages of 5 and 15 on Scandinavian Airlines with the unaccompanied minor service. The cost of the tickets is the same as an adult fare, but they will be collected from Departures, monitored during the flight and delivered safely to the appropriate guardian upon arrival.

  • Can I get a good vegan meal when flying from Edinburgh to London?

    Many airlines now include vegan meals on their menus. Two that stand out in terms of popularity include Ryanair’s new award-winning vegan meals, and the wide range of plant-based alternatives from British Airways.

  • Are service animals allowed on British Airways flights?

    As one of the primary airlines servicing the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) route, British Airways luckily do allow for service and support animals to accompany their owners in the cabin. The animal will need the correct documentation stating training and inoculations and should be secured with a harness for the comfort of the other passengers.

  • Can I get male grooming services at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    If you need to freshen up before you make your way into London, look for Bradley Smith Hair Express Bar and get a haircut or shave. The barber can be found in Terminal 5.

  • 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 £52 for a one-way ticket and £97 for a return.

  • 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 return 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 from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £81 or less one-way and £390 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.
  • When flying from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you may wish to enjoy a moment of prayer or meditation before you take off. You can find a multi-faith prayer room on the ground floor near International Arrivals in Edinburgh Airport (EDI). All passengers are welcome to use the space.
  • Wrap your luggage up safely in stretch film by visiting the luggage wrap stations in the Departures terminals before you fly. For a small fee per item, you can guarantee your luggage stays closed and bump-free while in transit.
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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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Top airlines flying from Edinburgh to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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6.9
easyJetOverall score based on 1797 reviews
7.6Crew
6.7Boarding
5.5Entertainment
6.7Comfort
5.9Food
Airline reviews

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

6.0 GoodMaria, Apr 2025AMS - KRK
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We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Usual issues with flight delay. Perennial problem of travel by plane.

i didnt go this was a hacker booked this flight on my debit card !

Delayed almost 2 hours sitting on plane. No updates at all from flight deck and virtually no updates from cabin crew

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

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