British Airways BA8701 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for British Airways flight BA8701 from Edinburgh to London (EDI-LCY): Flight BA8701 has taken off from Edinburgh Airport at 06:58, and is currently en-route to London City Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 07:56.
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Arrived
The flight arrived 28m late.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
31-33
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
23
Baggage
4
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In Flight
Your flight has departed Edinburgh and is expected to arrive in London at 07:56.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
31-33
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
23
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
31-33
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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BA8701
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BA8714
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London (LON)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Scheduled: 21:00
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12m early
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BA8701 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8701 flight from Edinburgh to London on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 2m. The aircraft has 98 seats.
Embraer 190
On-Time Departure
77
%
On-Time Arrival
87
%
Avg. Delay
6 minutes
Aircraft Age
12y, 2m
Total Seats
98
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Cabin Amenities
Snacks
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
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
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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BA8701 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA8701 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from EDI at approximately 07:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in LCY at 08:43.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Nov 6 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 06:42 | 07:57 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 12:14 | 13:17 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 08:10 | 09:14 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 07:29 | 08:43 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 06:58 | 07:56 | In Flight |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 06:40 | 08:15 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Edinburgh (EDI) | London (LCY) | E190 | 06:30 | 08:00 | Scheduled |
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BA8701 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA8701 is 77% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
7
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
7
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ba8701?
Flight ba8701 has departed (status: In Flight). Departure 06:58, estimated arrival 07:56 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight ba8701 on time today?
Flight ba8701 has already departed (status: In Flight). It took off at 06:58 and is estimated to arrive at 07:56.Has flight ba8701 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba8701 is scheduled to depart at 06:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:58, and the current status is In Flight (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight ba8701 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba8701 is scheduled to arrive at 08:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:56. Status is In Flight as of Nov 11, 2026.What route does flight ba8701 fly?
Flight ba8701 is operated by British Airways from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LCY). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba8701?
Track flight ba8701 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 ba8701 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba8701 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (In Flight, updated Nov 11, 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 ba8701 departed from Edinburgh?
Flight ba8701 has departed from Edinburgh (EDI) at 06:58 (status: In Flight).What is the seat configuration for flight ba8701?
Flight ba8701 usually flies a Embraer 190 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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