British Airways BA8708 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8708 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI). The flight is expected to depart at 6:05 PM and land at 6:57 PM .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m early
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
9
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BA8708 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8708 flight flying from London to Edinburgh on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 98 seats.
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
85
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
16y, 6m
Seats
98
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
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
In-Flight Services
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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Flight History for BA8708
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA8708 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from LCY at approximately 6:12 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in EDI at 7:09 PM.
| 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 | 6:05 PM | 6:57 PM | Scheduled |
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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 70% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 85% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
15
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
85
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
59
%
On time
26
%
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 not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:05 PM, arrival 7:25 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ba8708 on time today?
Flight ba8708 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:05 PM, with arrival at 7:25 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.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 6:05 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 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 6:57 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 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 Thursday.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 (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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 not departed from London (LCY) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:05 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ba8708?
Flight ba8708 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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