Flights Edinburgh → London
EDI → LHR
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 5m. 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, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 767 and various Airbus models such as the A320, A321, A319, and A330-300. The destination airport serves an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling 83,884,572.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.5/100 (medium), 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 (LHR) heads south for about 534 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 5m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating EDI-LHR
Frequently asked questions about EDI-LHR
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 5m. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Edinburgh-London route is about 534 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.
