Flights London → Edinburgh
LGW → EDI
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Edinburgh, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-400 and Airbus A319/A320 models. The destination airport in Edinburgh sees over eleven million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for this route.
The London (LGW) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by British Airways, easyJet. 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 Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north for about 574 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); 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% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-EDI
Frequently asked questions about LGW-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 2 airlines: British Airways, easyJet.
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The London-Edinburgh route is about 574 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.
