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British Airways flies to London Heathrow non-stop. Other airlines make the journey but fly direct to different London airports (Ryanair to London Stansted in the north, Flybe to London City in the east, and easyJet to London Gatwick in the south). Depending on your final destination, it might be worth looking at these carriers too.

There is a long-stay and a mid-stay car park – both are good options. You can walk to the terminal from the mid-stay car park in 10min, while the shuttle from the long-stay car park (the cheaper option) only takes 10min and is a 24h service. For anyone who doesn’t like to wait, there is also a FastPark service which allows you to drop your car off in a hurry, though this service must be pre-booked.

There are several hotels just a few minutes'drive from the airport terminal, like the Hampton Hilton, the DoubleTree, and the Holiday Inn Express.

If you travel through the city before arriving at the airport, it's very close (12 miles) and takes about 25min by bus or tram. The Airlink bus (number 100) leaves from Waverley Bridge (close to the bus and train stations, and Princes Street) every 10min. The tram runs every 7min.

The Heathrow Express leaves every 15min starting at 05:00 every morning. It takes 15min to get from Terminals 2 and 3 into London Paddington (a station in the north of the central zone in London), though trips from Terminals 4 and 5 can take a few minutes longer. A cheaper way to travel is by using the London Underground – it will cost a fraction of the price but will take up to 1h, depending on where you are heading.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport.

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $235 return, compared with $351 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Most connecting flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $222 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 0%.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:17
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 22:47.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of $235. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport takes 1h 32m, covering 858 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Return flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport range from $199 to $284, with an average of $235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $199 counts as a good deal.