Flights to Edinburgh

A flight from London to Edinburgh Airport takes about one hour and 20 minutes.

You can fly to Edinburgh from London Heathrow Airport and London City Airport.

January and February, deep in the Scottish winter, are usually the cheapest months to fly to Edinburgh. It’s a great time to enjoy local distillery tours and cosy traditional pubs.

The warmer summer months from June to August bring longer days and clearer skies. It’s also when you’ll find events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Hiking, boat trips and open-water swimming are among many popular outdoor activities at this time.

Edinburgh is a city with options for any budget, so you’ll always have a wide variety of places to stay in and eat at. Choose from five-star boutique hotels, canal boatels, cosy bed and breakfasts and even hostels – if you’re keen to keep costs low.

For pocket-friendly adventures, try the ruins and gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse or the view from Calton Hill. There are also whisky and gin tours and bars throughout the city, plus a wide selection of Michelin-starred restaurants. 

24-hour buses, trams and taxis help you get from the airport to the city centre in around 30 minutes. Once there, buses and trams are the most affordable way to see the city, and taxis and bikes are also available. Edinburgh is also a very walkable city, so you can get plenty of steps in while exploring.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Scotland has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

From watching Scotland play rugby at Murrayfield, shopping in boutiques, visiting the mystical Greyfriars Kirkyard or ticking off Edinburgh Castle, the city has something for everyone. The picturesque Dean Village is an easy walk from the New Town if you fancy an escape from the bustle of the city. Or, about a mile east, walkers and hikers can find the glens, gorse, ridges and cliffs of Holyrood Park, glorious in its 650 acres.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a hand bag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome. 

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.