London to Edinburgh flights
Direct and connecting flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from London to Edinburgh take?
Flight time from London (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from London to Edinburgh?
Airline availability for STN to EDI changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from London to Edinburgh?
Direct (nonstop) availability on STN to EDI varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Ryanair5-yr attributed events: 25Last 90 days: none recorded
- easyJet5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Jet2.com5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- BA CityFlyer5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| easyJet | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Jet2.com | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| BA CityFlyer | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning STN → EDI
STN to EDI is a short-haul route of 510 km (317 mi). See the return EDI → STN route.
Alternative airports near London: Duxford (QFO) — 24 km, Cambridge (CBG) — 36 km, London (LTN) — 41 km.
Alternative airports near Edinburgh: Perth (PSL) — 54 km, Leuchars (ADX) — 56 km, Dundee (DND) — 60 km.