British Airways BA8701 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8701 flight operated by British Airways on Mar 27, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LCY). The flight is expected to depart at 6:30 AM and land at 7:34 AM .
Thu, Mar 26
Fri, Mar 27
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 36m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
62-68
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
21
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
62-68
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BA8701 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8701 flight flying from Edinburgh to London on 3/27/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 98 seats.
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
15y, 4m
Seats
98
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks, Baby or children's meals are available
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA8701
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA8701 flight departed on Thu, Mar 26 from EDI at approximately 6:39 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LCY at 7:39 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Mar 20 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 7:01 AM | 8:11 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 12:09 PM | 1:18 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 6:42 AM | 7:34 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 6:54 AM | 8:01 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 6:41 AM | 7:51 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 6:39 AM | 7:39 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 6:30 AM | 7:34 AM | Scheduled |
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BA8701 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA8701 is 77% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
70%
On time
17%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
1%
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