British Airways BA8708 Flight Status
According to the latest from Trip.com for British Airways Flight BA8708 from London to Edinburgh (LCY–EDI): Great news — Flight BA8708 has landed safely at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7:11 PM local time, arriving about 14m early.
Thu, Oct 22
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m early
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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A heavy rain warning is in effect for Edinburgh and surrounding regions as Storm Austen brings heavy downpours starting before dawn Friday. Rainfall accumulations of 20–40 mm are expected widely, with localized totals reaching 60–80 mm, which may lead to flooding and travel disruption. Rain will gradually turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight.
BA8708 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
71
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
86
%
Late on average
5 minutes
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Flight Distance
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Economy
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Flight History for BA8708
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 1 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 6:10 PM | 7:07 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 6:09 PM | 7:07 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 6:24 PM | 7:26 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 7:14 PM | 8:13 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 6:16 PM | 7:10 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 6:12 PM | 7:09 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | London (LCY) | Edinburgh (EDI) | E190 | 6:14 PM | 7:11 PM | Arrived |
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BA8708 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA8708 is 71% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 86% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
71
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
71
%
30 mins late
14
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
86
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
61
%
On time
25
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
4
%
90 mins late
4
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ba8708?
Flight ba8708 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 7:11 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight ba8708 on time today?
Flight ba8708 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 7:11 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight ba8708 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba8708 is scheduled to depart at 6:05 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:14 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight ba8708 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba8708 is scheduled to arrive at 7:25 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:11 PM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 23, 2026.What route does flight ba8708 fly?
Flight ba8708 is operated by British Airways from London (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba8708?
Track flight ba8708 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ba8708 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba8708 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact British Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ba8708 departed from London?
Flight ba8708 has already left London and completed its journey. Departure was 6:14 PM; actual arrival 7:11 PM.
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