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

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U2853
U2 easyJet
320
6:15 AM
GMT TN
7:45 AM
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1h 30m
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U2809
U2 easyJet
320
6:20 AM
GMT TN
7:50 AM
GMT
1h 30m
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U26565
U2 easyJet
320
6:20 AM
GMT TSOUTH TERM
7:50 AM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2829
U2 easyJet
319
7:45 AM
GMT TN
9:15 AM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2808
U2 easyJet
320
8:10 AM
GMT TN
9:40 AM
GMT
1h 30m
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U2807
U2 easyJet
320
8:20 AM
GMT TN
9:50 AM
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1h 30m
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U2861
U2 easyJet
320
8:35 AM
GMT TN
10:05 AM
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1h 30m
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U2804
U2 easyJet
320
12:06 PM
GMT TN
1:24 PM
GMT
1h 18m
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U2811
U2 easyJet
319
2:50 PM
GMT TN
4:19 PM
GMT
1h 29m
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U2812
U2 easyJet
320
3:45 PM
GMT TN
5:15 PM
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1h 30m
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U26563
U2 easyJet
320
5:05 PM
GMT TSOUTH TERM
6:35 PM
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1h 30m
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U2813
U2 easyJet
319
5:40 PM
GMT TN
7:10 PM
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1h 30m
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U2815
U2 easyJet
319
6:00 PM
GMT TN
7:30 PM
GMT
1h 30m
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U2805
U2 easyJet
321
7:05 PM
GMT TN
8:35 PM
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1h 30m
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U2807
U2 easyJet
320
5:40 AM
GMT
7:25 AM
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1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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U2860
U2 easyJet
320
6:05 AM
GMT
7:40 AM
GMT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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U2806
U2 easyJet
320
6:05 AM
GMT
7:40 AM
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1h 35m
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U26566
U2 easyJet
320
8:25 AM
GMT
10:00 AM
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1h 35m
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U2854
U2 easyJet
319
8:30 AM
GMT
10:05 AM
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1h 35m
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U2830
U2 easyJet
319
9:45 AM
GMT
11:25 AM
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1h 40m
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U2803
U2 easyJet
320
10:15 AM
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11:45 AM
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1h 30m
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U2808
U2 easyJet
319
10:59 AM
GMT
12:20 PM
GMT
1h 21m
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U2811
U2 easyJet
320
1:30 PM
GMT
3:10 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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U2809
U2 easyJet
320
1:35 PM
GMT
3:15 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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U2812
U2 easyJet
319
4:50 PM
GMT
6:20 PM
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1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U26564
U2 easyJet
320
6:20 PM
GMT
7:50 PM
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1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2814
U2 easyJet
319
7:40 PM
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9:10 PM
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1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2816
U2 easyJet
319
8:55 PM
GMT
10:25 PM
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1h 30m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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London to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 55 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 357 mi 1h 17m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

LGW–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 357 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGW–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 55 319, 320, 321 1h18-1h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
321 Airbus A321 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (55 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, LGW to EDI direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,646
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 LGW→EDI LHR→EDI LCY→EDI
Distance from LGW 25 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 55 258 26
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 18m 1h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of LGW with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
357 mi / 574 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 30m.
Getting to LGW

The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.

LGW–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance357 mi / 574 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights55 out / 57 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGW to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 30m. The route covers 357 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from LGW to EDI. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, WRO, JER, VRN, KEF, SOF, LYS, BSL, MAD, PFO, ZRH, AYT, HEL, CPH, FUE, TFS, VCE, BOD, RAK, AGA, ACE, MUC, ARN, BHD, CDG, DUB, NBE, INN, LIN, NAP, BFS, JFK, BGI, NCE, TRN, AMS, LHR, PRG, VLC, GCI, AGP, GVA, ORK, BCN, OPO, ALC, SVQ, IOM, OSL, PMI, FAO, BER, DBV, CMF, ATH, DOH, LIS, FCO, BUD, IST, KRK, MLA, GNB, DXB, SNN, LPA, FNC and HRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDI to LGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHR, LCY and LTN. 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 LGW to EDI

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGW to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGW to EDI ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 357 miles (574 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LCY) and Luton, Luton (LTN).