Flights London → Edinburgh
LHR → EDI
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 16.2/100 (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 1.8 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) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-EDI
Frequently asked questions about LHR-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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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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.
