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Flights from Edinburgh to London

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to London. The fastest way is one stop via Toronto, about 12h 37m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 12h 37m
EDIYXUYYZ

Edinburgh to London at a glance

Fastest journey12h 37mVia Toronto, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to London

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EDI Toronto (YYZ) YXU
Leg 1: Air Canada, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Sat11:45 EDI14:08 YYZ4h 37m connection18:45 YYZ19:22 YXUWestJet + Air Canada Jazz
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,502 km3,417 miles
Journey time
12h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hLondon vs Edinburgh
Currency in London
CAD
Airports
EDI → YXU

Flights from Edinburgh to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to London?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,502 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and London?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and London?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). London: London International Airport (YXU).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?
London is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.

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