Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh
Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh
Looking for cheap flights from London to Edinburgh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from London to Edinburgh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from London to Edinburgh for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
LHR - EDI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.4
2026-11-08
LHR - EDI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.4
2026-11-05
LHR - EDI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.5
2026-11-06
LHR - EDI
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.5
2026-11-07
LCY - EDI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $91.3
2026-11-08
LCY - EDI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $91.3
London to Edinburgh flight facts
Distance
330 mi
530 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Edinburgh is in the same time zone as London.
Airports in London
LCY · London City
LGW · London Gatwick
LHR · London Heathrow
LTN · London Luton
STN · London Stansted
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights London - Glasgow · Glasgow is 41 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Southampton - Edinburgh · Southampton is 68 mi from London
Flights London - Newcastle · Newcastle is 91 mi from Edinburgh
Flights London - Aberdeen · Aberdeen is 97 mi from Edinburgh
Flights London - Inverness · Inverness is 113 mi from Edinburgh
Flights London - Belfast · Belfast is 135 mi from Edinburgh
Premium cabin flights from London to Edinburgh
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
LHR - EDI
Business | Non stop
From 15,000 Pts + $60.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
LHR - EDI
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $80.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
LHR - EDI
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $80.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
LCY - EDI
Business | Non stop
From 15,000 Pts + $84
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
LCY - EDI
Business | Non stop
From 15,000 Pts + $84
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
LCY - EDI
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $103.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
The Roseate Edinburgh(SLH)
From 57,000 Pts or $190
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
Nira Caledonia(SLH)
From 64,000 Pts or $188
St Andrews (United Kingdom)
Seaton House, an SLH Hotel
From 102,000 Pts or $342
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from London to Edinburgh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from London to Edinburgh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from London to Edinburgh.
London and Edinburgh are about 330 miles (530 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 330-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Edinburgh is in the same time zone as London.
Departures from London: London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN). Arrivals in Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Edinburgh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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