FLIGHTS will be impacted today as the Queen's coffin is to be taken to London. 

Those travelling to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday afternoon are being urged to check their flights ahead of time in case they are rescheduled or delayed. 

This is due to the airspace temporarily closing so that the Queen's coffin can be taken there to be transported to London. 

The late monarch will lie at rest in St Giles' Cathedral until around 3pm. 

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An airport spokesperson said: "The airspace around Edinburgh Airport will close temporarily on Tuesday afternoon however the airport remains open and operational.

"We would remind passengers they should check with their airline for any updates to flights."

Airport bosses are also urging members of the public not to come to the airport to see the Royal flights, as a public viewing platform will not be available. 

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Loganair also advised passengers using their service on Tuesday that their flights may be affected.

A spokesperson said: "If you’re travelling with us to or from Edinburgh on Tuesday, September 13, some Loganair flights have been re-timed or combined due to closure of the airport during the late afternoon to enable HM The Queen’s final journey from Scotland to take place.

"If your flight is impacted, we will email you today using the contact details held in your booking.

"If your flight is operating as normal, please do be aware that there will be several road closures and likely more traffic than normal, so please allow extra time."