Flights Edinburgh → London
EDI → LCY
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 15.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating EDI-LCY
Frequently asked questions about EDI-LCY
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.
