Flights London → Edinburgh
LCY → EDI
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Edinburgh, operating with Embraer 190 and Embraer 170 aircraft. Edinburgh Airport serves as the destination hub, handling over eleven million passengers annually.
The London (LCY) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes.
Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north-west for about 543 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Edinburgh 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) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LCY-EDI
Frequently asked questions about LCY-EDI
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 London-Edinburgh 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.
