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| Oct 18 | EDI | LHR | 19:40 | 21:00 |
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| Oct 16 | EDI | LHR | 19:52 | 20:45 |
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| Oct 13 | EDI | LHR | 18:34 | 19:29 |
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| Oct 12 | EDI | LHR | 21:20 | 22:18 |
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| Oct 11 | EDI | LHR | 20:07 | 21:04 |
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| Oct 09 | EDI | LHR | 20:15 | 21:10 |
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| Oct 06 | EDI | LHR | 18:30 | 19:30 |
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| Oct 05 | EDI | LHR | 19:47 | 20:48 |
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| Oct 04 | EDI | LHR | 21:24 | 22:22 |
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| Oct 02 | EDI | LHR | 20:08 | 21:10 |
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Finnair Flight AY5978 connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Edinburgh Airport EDI and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
How long is the AY5978 flight from Edinburgh to London?
The average flight time from Edinburgh to London is 57 minutes. The flight distance is 533 km / 331 miles and the average flight speed is 540 km/h / 336 mph.
How many AY5978 flights are operated per week?
4 flights per week. The flight AY5978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Finnair Flight AY5978 Edinburgh to London?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Finnair Flight AY5978 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight AY5978 arriving at?
Flight AY5978 arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 5.
When was the latest AY5978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 21:00.
How else can the flight AY5978 be referenced as?
This Finnair flight can also be referenced as FIN5978, AY 5978, FIN 5978.
How often is flight AY5978 delayed?
On average, 50% of all AY5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 37 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AY5978 flight or baggage issues?
If your AY5978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our AY5978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Edinburgh EDI: BA1459, EI3659, EC5554, TO7929
Other flights arriving at London LHR: AC2080, RV2080, BA1459, BA1373
All flights connecting Edinburgh EDI to London LHR.
