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Flights London → Edinburgh

LTN → EDI

1h 2m
Flight time (est.)
15.2
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?

The flight from London (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 1h 2m. 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, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. Edinburgh Airport, the destination, serves over eleven million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in Scotland.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~494 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £220 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LTN) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by easyJet. 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 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north for about 494 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 2m.

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

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:02
Elevation EDI
135 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~49 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 70% 31 min 0.8%

Airlines operating LTN-EDI

Frequently asked questions about LTN-EDI

The flight from London (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 1h 2m. 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 1 airline: easyJet.

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 494 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.