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

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BA8700
BA British
E90
7:00 AM
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8:15 AM
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1h 15m
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BA8704
BA British
E90
11:30 AM
BST
12:50 PM
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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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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
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1h 40m
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BA8713
BA British
E90
7:25 AM
BST
9:05 AM
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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
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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
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5:30 PM
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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
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1h 30m
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London to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 39 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 337 mi 1h 4m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

LCY–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCY–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 39 E90 1h04-1h20 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, LCY to EDI direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCY to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,162
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 Edinburgh from London

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric LCY→EDI LHR→EDI LGW→EDI
Distance from LCY 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 1
Weekly flights 39 275 33
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 15m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of LCY with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m to 1h 20m.

LCY–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights39 out / 48 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: LCY
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCY to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 1h 20m. The route covers 337 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from LCY to EDI. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, INN, PSA, FCO, FAO, IOM, PMI, BCN, ZRH, MAD, FRA, DUB, AMS, NCE, LIN, GCI, BHD, AGP and BER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDI to LCY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHR, LGW and STN. 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 LCY to EDI

London City Airport (LCY) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LCY to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCY to EDI ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LGW) and London, Essex (STN).