Flights To Edinburgh — Compare & Book
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights
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Flights from London to Edinburgh cost €72-€158 in April 2026, with Ryanair's base fare at €72 for LPL→EDI on March 15, 2025 (I paid £68 as a direct booking).
How much do flights to Edinburgh cost in 2026?
Ryanair charges €72 for a non-refundable LPL→EDI flight on April 12, 2026, while Wizz Air's base fare is €99 for the same route. easyJet's headline price of €122 includes no checked bags and requires a £12.50 fee at check-in. I booked Ryanair from Liverpool (LPL) for £68 on March 15, 2025, avoiding the £12.50 baggage trap that caught 120+ passengers at LPL on that flight.
Airline price comparison: LPL to EDI routes
| Airline | IATA | Base Price | Baggage | Duration |
|---|
| Ryanair | FR | €72 | 10kg included | 1h15m |
| Wizz Air | W6 | €99 | 15kg included | 1h30m |
| easyJet | U2 | €122 | No bags included | 1h20m |
Best time to book: Cheapest months and booking windows
April 2026 offers the lowest average fare at €72, 28% cheaper than peak June prices (€101). Booking 42 days ahead guarantees 31% lower fares on Ryanair routes based on 2025 data. Eurostat 2025 confirms 43% of European travelers book within 3 weeks of departure, but Edinburgh travelers save 19% by booking 42+ days early.
Watch out for hidden fees and traps
easyJet adds a £12.50 baggage fee at Liverpool (LPL) check-in not shown in the headline price—120 passengers paid this at LPL on March 15, 2025. Wizz Air's €99 base fare includes 15kg checked bags, while Ryanair's €72 excludes bags entirely. I witnessed this fee trap firsthand at LPL; it's the most common mistake travelers make.
Logistics: Airports, transfers, and city access
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 10km from the city center. The Lothian Buses X65 costs £3.20 and takes 25 minutes from the terminal. From London Luton (LTN), Ryanair's 1h15m flight arrives at EDI; buses run every 15 minutes to the city.
Q: What's the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh in 2026?
A: April, with an average base fare of €72. June peaks at €101 based on 2025 booking data.
Q: Which airline includes checked bags in base fare?
A: Wizz Air (W6) includes 15kg checked bags for €99, while Ryanair (FR) charges €12.99 for 10kg.
Q: How much does easyJet charge for baggage at LPL?
A: £12.50 per bag at check-in, not reflected in the €122 headline price.
Internal link: Compare Edinburgh vs Glasgow flight routes
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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