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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick

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Flight deals from Edinburgh to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to London Gatwick? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.Rs8,574 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,574, select.
London.Rs8,574 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 14 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,574, select.
London.Rs9,692 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,692, select.
London.Rs11,174 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,174, select.
London.Rs11,184 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,184, select.
London.Rs13,037 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,037, select.
London.Rs13,401 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,401, select.
London.Rs14,541 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs14,541, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from Rs9,692
May
from Rs8,574
Jun
from Rs8,574
Jul
from Rs11,174
Aug
from Rs11,184
Sep
from Rs14,541
Oct
from Rs15,270
Nov
from Rs15,263
Dec
from Rs15,270
Jan
from Rs13,037
Feb
from Rs13,401
Mar
from Rs15,247

Direct flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick

Edinburgh to London Gatwick: 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 Gatwick.

Edinburgh to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs8,574
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week29

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to London Gatwick is Rs17,502. 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 33 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London Gatwick.
easyJet flies direct from Edinburgh to London Gatwick.
As of April 2025, there are 29 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Gatwick is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Monday, 16 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 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 Gatwick 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, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Edinburgh and London are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Take your pick of 37 weekly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:35.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your EDI to LGW flight.

  • During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • British Airways is your gateway to exploring London (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and LGW include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Belfast International Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs8,574. A round-trip fare right now is Rs17,502. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get cheap tickets from EDI to LGW, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to LGW is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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

  • Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near LGW:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to London in January.

  • Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done London, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to London

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