London to Edinburgh (LGW–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGW–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 357 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 32 | 319, 320 | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from London
| Metric | LGW→EDI | LHR→EDI | LCY→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 240 | 39 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 17m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to EDI
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGW to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to EDI is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 357 miles (574 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Best Belfast City, Belfast and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LCY) and Luton, Luton (LTN).