Edinburgh Airport information

Edinburgh Airport is located just to the west of Scotland's capital city. It is within easy access to the country's main road network, reaching the whole of central Scotland and beyond, so if you're on a short break to Edinburgh you won't spend much time traveling to and from your accommodation in Edinburgh or the surrounding areas.

Edinburgh by road

Road access to the airport is easy from the two-level junction on the A8 midway between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts. If approaching from the Edinburgh side join the A8 from the city bypass and proceed towards Glasgow. From the North and West you should join the A8 at the Newbridge roundabout and proceed towards Edinburgh. Follow signs for airport.

The short term car park is situated immediately outside the terminal, and costs £5.90 per 24 hours. The long term car park is a short shuttle bus ride away, and costs £4.70 per 24 hours.

Edinburgh by taxi

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Taxis are available from a rank on the terminal forecourt. Fares vary according to the distance travelled but a typical fare to the city centre would be between £10 - £20 depending on the time of day and traffic, with a journey time of around 20 minutes. Please call +44 (0)131 344 3344 for further information.

Edinburgh by rail

Edinburgh's main railway station (Waverley) is in the city centre and can be reached by taxi or bus. There are services to Glasgow and a variety of other destinations in Scotland and England. Most train services also operate from Edinburgh Haymarket Station situated on the bus routes from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre. For information call 08457 484 950.

Edinburgh by bus

Bus stops are located outside zone A of the terminal. Airline 100 runs an efficient service from the airport to Waverley Bridge in the centre of Edinburgh, via Corstorphine and Haymarket. Journey time is about 25 minutes and buses leave every ten minutes between 4.40am and midnight. The cost is £3.30 single and £5 open return. For further details call +44 (0)131 555 6363 or +44 (0)131 556 2244.