Flights Edinburgh → London
EDI → LCY
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LCY) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Edinburgh to London, operating with a mix of Embraer 190 and Embraer 170 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees over three million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → London (LCY) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LCY) heads south-east for about 543 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating EDI-LCY
Frequently asked questions about EDI-LCY
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LCY) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
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The Edinburgh-London route is about 543 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
