Flights London → Edinburgh
LHR → EDI
How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?
The flight from London (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) 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 London to Edinburgh, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 767 and various Airbus models such as the A321, A320, A319, and A330-300. The destination airport in Edinburgh sees over eleven million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The London (LHR) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. 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 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 (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north for about 534 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 5m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 LHR-EDI
Frequently asked questions about LHR-EDI
The flight from London (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) 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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Edinburgh, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Edinburgh 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.
