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

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BA8701
BA British
E90
6:25 AM
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7:47 AM
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1h 22m
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BA8711
BA British
E90
7:00 AM
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8:35 AM
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1h 35m
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BA8713
BA British
E90
7:30 AM
GMT
9:05 AM
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1h 35m
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BA8715
BA British
E90
10:50 AM
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12:20 PM
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1h 30m
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BA8703
BA British
E90
11:10 AM
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12:45 PM
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1h 35m
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BA8707
BA British
E90
4:00 PM
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5:30 PM
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1h 30m
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BA8709
BA British
E90
5:35 PM
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7:10 PM
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1h 35m
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BA8704
BA British
E90
11:30 AM
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12:50 PM
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1h 20m
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BA8716
BA British
E90
2:05 PM
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3:25 PM
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1h 20m
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BA8708
BA British
E90
6:05 PM
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7:25 PM
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1h 20m
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BA8706
BA British
E90
6:20 PM
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7:24 PM
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1h 4m
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BA8718
BA British
E90
8:20 PM
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9:35 PM
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1h 15m
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Edinburgh to London
1 carrier, 39 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 337 mi 1h 22m nonstop 15 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 22m. Beyond nonstop, 15 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 39 E90 1h22-1h35 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (39 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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
757
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 39 16 25
Flight time 1h 22m 1h 30m 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: GMT · LCY: GMT

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 22m to 1h 35m.

EDI–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to London route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 22m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights39 out / 26 return
1-stop connections15 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 22m to 1h 35m. The route covers 337 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from EDI to LCY. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NWI, GVA, NCE, PMI, AGP, IOM, DUB, FRA, AMS, BHD, ZRH, BER, MAD, LIN and FCO. 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 39 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 22 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 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).