General Information About Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is a major hub airport located at the center of Scotland, providing both domestic and international services. Situated to the west of its host city of Edinburgh, several airlines serve this facility.

How to Reach Edinburgh Airport

There are two bus services which connect Edinburgh Airport with Waverley Bridge and City Centre: Airlink bus (service 100) runs 24 hours a day and costs PS 4.50 for adults or PS 7.50 for return tickets; there is also the Airlink shuttle (service 101). Both these bus routes cost PS 7 each way for round trips.

The Lothian bus (service 35) runs between Edinburgh Airport and Waverley Bridge railway station, taking approximately 25 minutes for this trip.

Check-in at Edinburgh Airport Its If you are flying into or out of Edinburgh Airport, remember that immigration and security processes must be completed prior to boarding your aircraft - usually 45 minutes before.

Shopping, Eating & Drinking at the Airport

Before your departure or during your layover at No1 Lounge you can shop souvenirs before finding comfort with complimentary WiFi, newspapers & magazines plus delicious snacks available here.

Treat yourself while waiting for your flight

An indulgent massage or facial at AeroSpa will leave you feeling revived after an exhausting journey. Open daily, this salon offers various beauty treatments including hair styling, manicures and pedicures.

Take a break from airport stress with a meal or beverage at one of the airport's many restaurants or cafes, offering international and local fare to meet every taste and budget - from fast food joints to fine dining establishments.

How to Get From Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Center

If you're arriving at Edinburgh Airport and need to get into the city center quickly and conveniently, there are a variety of transportation options. These may include trains, trams or buses - with one of the more efficient approaches being hiring an Edinburgh Airport taxi service.

By using Uber's app to request a ride, you'll have multiple options that best meet your group size, luggage needs, travel timeframe, tracking capabilities and real-time cost estimates available right in the app itself.

The airport tram route runs from outside the terminal building to York Place in Edinburgh city centre in just 30 minutes, taking just 7 minutes between 7am and 7pm and 15 minutes outside these hours, stopping at St Andrew Square along its route.

Return tickets to Edinburgh Airport can be bought either from machines at tram stops, or directly on board. Daily, weekly and monthly tickets are all available with different price tags.

ScotRail or Megabus shuttle services provide another convenient means of traveling between Edinburgh Airport and city centre, running regular services to Waverley, Haymarket and Leuchars stations - making travel from 6am until midnight, 7 days a week easy and efficient.

Suntransfers provides private car services for maximum comfort and convenience, from airport pickups to transport directly to hotels or accommodation throughout Edinburgh. Our chauffeured vehicles will meet you at the airport before taking you directly to your hotel or accommodation in Edinburgh.

Taxis can be the ideal transportation choice when travelling in large groups or looking for an easier transportation alternative than public transit. Our drivers will meet you either at the long stay parking area of an airport, or in a pick-up zone on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park just across the road from its terminal building, to deliver you directly into our care.

Many travelers use Edinburgh Airport shuttle or taxi service to travel between their airport terminal and Edinburgh city center, however this can be costly and is less convenient than private transfer or hire car services.

If you're on a tight budget and looking for ways to save money, renting a car from Edinburgh Airport may be the answer. Car rentals offer cheaper transportation solutions than airport shuttles or taxis and make an ideal solution if traveling with luggage or needing room for family members or friends.

Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz all offer special packages to travelers arriving at Edinburgh Airport, with desks located throughout the terminal building for renters to utilize as well as information available in the lounge area for further inquiries.

Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh City Centre can be easily connected by several bus routes, with Airlink 100 offering regular shuttle service from outside domestic arrivals area. Travel time takes 30 minutes, costing 4.50 pounds one way; 7.50 for round-trip tickets.

Edinburgh Airport Amenities & Services

Amenities & Services Edinburgh Airport offers all the amenities and services to make your travel experience a pleasant one, whether for business or pleasure. From parking deals and hotel specials to Meet and Greet services discounts, you are sure to find an offer here that best meets your travel needs.

Airport Guides: Check-in & Boarding

Our helpful airport guides offer essential information about how to prepare for and board your flight, what you should bring with you, WiFi services available at Edinburgh Airport as well as where and how you can use luggage trolleys and other facilities. In addition, there is information available here about where you can eat and shop while in Edinburgh Airport so that you can maximize your stay there.

Car Parks: Accessing the Terminal

Edinburgh Airport offers three car parks, each providing various amenities and services. Your first ten minutes in any parking space are free and include access to wheelchairs, ambulifts for boarding flights, ramps, lifts, accessible telephones, restrooms and induction loops.

Car Rentals at Edinburgh Airport: With us you'll find some of the finest Edinburgh Airport car rental providers offering a range of rental cars such as SUVs and MPVs that will get you around Scotland in style.

AtoB Taxi Transfers: Save yourself the stress and strain of public transport with our Edinburgh airport taxi transfers! Our comfortable vehicles feature no additional night or holiday fees so that all you need to worry about is reaching your destination on time.