Edinburgh to London (EDI–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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337 mi airlines 48/wk
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BA8701
BA British
E90
6:20 AM
BST
8:00 AM
BST
1h 40m
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BA8711
BA British
E90
7:00 AM
BST
8:40 AM
BST
1h 40m
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BA8713
BA British
E90
7:25 AM
BST
9:05 AM
BST
1h 40m
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BA8715
BA British
E90
10:50 AM
BST
12:20 PM
BST
1h 30m
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BA8703
BA British
E90
11:50 AM
BST
1:20 PM
BST
1h 30m
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BA8705
BA British
E90
1:20 PM
BST
2:50 PM
BST
1h 30m
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BA8707
BA British
E90
4:00 PM
BST
5:30 PM
BST
1h 30m
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BA8709
BA British
E90
6:15 PM
BST
7:50 PM
BST
1h 35m
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BA8717
BA British
E90
7:15 PM
BST
8:45 PM
BST
1h 30m
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BA8700
BA British
E90
7:00 AM
BST
8:15 AM
BST
1h 15m
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BA8704
BA British
E90
11:30 AM
BST
12:50 PM
BST
1h 20m
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BA8712
BA British
E90
12:05 PM
BST
1:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
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BA8716
BA British
E90
2:05 PM
BST
3:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
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BA8708
BA British
E90
6:05 PM
BST
7:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
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BA8706
BA British
E90
6:20 PM
BST
7:24 PM
BST
1h 4m
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BA8710
BA British
E90
7:00 PM
BST
8:20 PM
BST
1h 20m
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BA8718
BA British
E90
8:20 PM
BST
9:35 PM
BST
1h 15m
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Edinburgh to London
1 carrier, 48 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 337 mi 1h 30m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

EDI–LCY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–LCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 48 E90 1h30-1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (48 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDI to LCY direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,200
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Edinburgh

Nearby airports with service to London City Airport.
Metric EDI→LCY GLA→LCY BHD→LCY
Distance from EDI 41 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 48 25 23
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 20m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of EDI with service to London City Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Edinburgh.
EDI: BST · LCY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m.

EDI–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to London route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights48 out / 39 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: LCY
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 337 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from EDI to LCY. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NWI, GVA, FCO, IOM, GCI, DUB, AMS, BCN, AGP, LIN, BHD, ZRH, MAD, FRA, NCE, BER, PMI and IBZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LCY to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GLA and BHD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDI to LCY

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EDI to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to LCY ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Belfast (BHD).