Edinburgh → Heathrow flight delays
EDINBURGH → HEATHROW · all airlines · 7,543 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
21%of the time, by +43 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
79%
Delayed 3h+
0.2%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+43m
Were you delayed 3+ hours on this route?
About 0.2% of these flights land 3h+ late. If yours did, under UK261 you could be owed up to £520 — and you can claim it yourself for free. Check if you're owed →
When does EDINBURGH → HEATHROW run late?
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37
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Delays peak in July (37% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Edinburgh to Heathrow flight delayed?
About 21% of EDINBURGH → HEATHROW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 43 minutes when they do, based on 7,543 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on EDINBURGH → HEATHROW?
July is the worst, with 37% of flights delayed, while April is the most reliable at 9%.
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