Heathrow → Edinburgh flight delays
HEATHROW → EDINBURGH · all airlines · 7,544 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
22%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
78%
Delayed 3h+
0.2%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+43m
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When does HEATHROW → EDINBURGH run late?
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Delays peak in September (38% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Edinburgh flight delayed?
About 22% of HEATHROW → EDINBURGH flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 43 minutes when they do, based on 7,544 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → EDINBURGH?
September is the worst, with 38% of flights delayed, while April is the most reliable at 10%.
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