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

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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 52m ago
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U2763
U2 easyJet
319
6:55 AM
BST TN
8:25 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2829
U2 easyJet
319
6:59 AM
BST TN
8:25 AM
BST
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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U2808
U2 easyJet
320
8:40 AM
BST TN
10:10 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2812
U2 easyJet
320
4:00 PM
BST TN
5:30 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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U2813
U2 easyJet
319
6:35 PM
BST TN
8:00 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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U2805
U2 easyJet
319
7:05 PM
BST TN
8:35 PM
BST
1h 30m
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U2815
U2 easyJet
319
7:15 PM
BST TN
8:45 PM
BST
1h 30m
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U2810
U2 easyJet
320
9:20 PM
BST TN
10:45 PM
BST
1h 25m
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U2807
U2 easyJet
320
6:00 AM
BST
7:35 AM
BST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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U2830
U2 easyJet
320
9:10 AM
BST
10:50 AM
BST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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U2764
U2 easyJet
319
9:50 AM
BST
11:30 AM
BST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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U2811
U2 easyJet
320
1:30 PM
BST
3:10 PM
BST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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U2814
U2 easyJet
319
3:39 PM
BST
5:11 PM
BST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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U2809
U2 easyJet
320
7:10 PM
BST
8:45 PM
BST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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U2806
U2 easyJet
319
9:15 PM
BST
10:50 PM
BST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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U2816
U2 easyJet
319
9:37 PM
BST
11:14 PM
BST
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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London to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 357 mi 1h 25m nonstop 103 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 103 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 33 319, 320 1h25-1h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (33 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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,961
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 9 1
Weekly flights 33 274 39
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 15m 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: BST · EDI: BST

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 25m 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 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 34 return
1-stop connections103 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 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 357 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from LGW to EDI. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORY, GNB, CMF, INN, TRN, WRO, MAH, VRN, SOF, PMO, SKG, MUC, BER, SNN, LJU, BLL, PMI, TIA, HRG, BOD, STR, BJV, JER, LIN, FUE, MRS, NBE, RHO, TLS, OSL, PFO, TFS, LHR, ZRH, ACE, DUB, CGN, SVQ, NCE, AMS, KRK, PSA, CDG, BGI, BRI, AGP, BCN, CPH, HER, ARN, BIO, BFS, VCE, KGS, OLB, BHD, GCI, BUD, CFU, LPA, GVA, MXP, YYZ, LCA, JFK, BSL, RIX, DUS, BIQ, ALC, YUL, AGA, VLC, AYT, FRA, OPO, NAP, LYS, DLM, PRG, MAD, ATH, YHZ, NTE, MCO, KEF, RAK, CTA, HEL, FCO, ORK, LIS, IST, FAO, IOM, FNC, PVK, IBZ, MLA, DXB, DOH, DBV and PEK. 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.
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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 33 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 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 357 miles (574 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LCY) and Luton, Luton (LTN).