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Flight deals from Edinburgh to London City

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
London.C$233 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 19, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$233, select.
London.C$233 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 7, returning Sun, Nov 9.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$233, select.
London.C$234 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 11, returning Thu, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Thu, Sep 18, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$234, select.
London.C$238 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 28, returning Thu, Nov 13.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Oct 28, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Thu, Nov 13, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$238, select.
London.C$243 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 23, returning Thu, Jul 24.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Wed, Jul 23, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Thu, Jul 24, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$243, select.
London.C$243 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 28, returning Tue, Dec 30.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Sun, Dec 28, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Tue, Dec 30, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$243, select.
London.C$243 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 2, returning Tue, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Tue, Jun 3, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$243, select.
London.C$243 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 5, returning Fri, Jan 9.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departing from Edinburgh on Mon, Jan 5, arriving in London City.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departing from London City on Fri, Jan 9, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$243, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to London City flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from C$245
Jun
from C$243
Jul
from C$243
Aug
from C$233
Sep
from C$234
Oct
from C$243
Nov
from C$233
Dec
from C$243
Jan
from C$243
Feb
from C$244
Mar
from C$304
Apr
from C$279

Direct flights from Edinburgh to London City

Edinburgh to London City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London City.

Edinburgh to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$233
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 32 mins
Most popular airlineBA Cityflyer
Average flights per week90

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to London City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London City is C$233. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London City.
BA Cityflyer and British Airways fly direct from Edinburgh to London City.
There are 90 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London City, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London City is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to London City.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.

  • Flights from EDI to LCY start at 06:25 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 20:00 with British Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 98 weekly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your EDI to LCY flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Travelling to London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is easy with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport.

  • British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers EDI to LCY flights. An impressive 81.29% of its services on this route arrive without delay.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and LCY include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • George Best Belfast City Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)

  • Right now, C$127 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$233. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from EDI to LCY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to LCY.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)

Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London

  • From London City Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport is February, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI to LCY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.

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