Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is Scotland's busiest airport, handling over 14 million passengers annually. Located 8 miles west of the city centre, it offers excellent connections to destinations across Europe, North America, and beyond. The airport has a single terminal building, making navigation straightforward.
Getting To & From the Airport
Edinburgh Tram
RecommendedThe tram runs directly from the airport to the city centre, with stops including Haymarket (for train connections) and Edinburgh Park. Trams run every 7-10 minutes.
Airlink 100 Bus
Express bus service to Waverley Bridge in the city centre, running 24 hours a day. Buses depart every 10 minutes during the day, less frequently at night.
Taxi
The taxi rank is outside the arrivals hall. Official airport taxis operate on a fixed fare to central Edinburgh locations. Journey time varies with traffic.
Car Rental
All major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals hall. The rental car centre is a short walk from the terminal via covered walkway.
Companies: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt
Terminal Facilities
Before Security
- • Check-in desks and self-service kiosks
- • Bag drop facilities
- • Costa Coffee and Starbucks
- • WH Smith
- • Currency exchange
- • Information desk
After Security
- • Duty free shopping (World Duty Free)
- • Restaurants including Wetherspoons, Yo! Sushi
- • Whisky shop (The Whisky Shop)
- • Boots pharmacy
- • Multiple cafes and grab-and-go options
- • Kids play area
Lounges
- • Aspire Lounge (pay per use)
- • No1 Lounge
- • British Airways Club Lounge
- • Priority Pass accepted at Aspire
Services
- • Free WiFi throughout terminal
- • Charging points
- • Prayer room
- • Baby changing facilities
- • Special assistance
Airport Tips
- ✓Arrive 2 hours before domestic/European flights, 3 hours for long-haul
- ✓Security can be busy - consider Fast Track if available
- ✓The tram is usually the most reliable option in rush hour traffic
- ✓Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal
- ✓Liquids over 100ml must be in checked luggage (standard rules apply)
- ✓The airport has one terminal - you can't go to the wrong one
- ✓Duty free prices aren't always cheaper than city shops - compare first
- ✓Currency exchange rates are better in the city than at the airport
Airlines at Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport serves over 40 airlines flying to 150+ destinations. Major carriers include: