Edinburgh EDI Airport Overview
Edinburgh International Airport EDI, is one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing airports serving Scotland, U.K. It has recently been voted 'Best European Airport' in the 5-10 Million passenger range.
The Airport is located at Turnhouse, 9 km west of the city center of Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh, accessible from motorways M8 and M9. The Edinburgh tram system is soon linking the Airport with a number of city locations, including the Maymarket & Waverley rail stations.
With two runways and an estimated 8.6 million passengers a year, Edinburgh International Airport is also a transatlantic gateway, offering flights to New York, Orlando and Toronto.
The on-Airport Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel (tel. +44 131 519 4400 /fax 4466), close to motorways M8 & M9, is a 5-minute walk from the Airport or two minutes by shuttle service and has a large indoor swimming pool.
The passenger terminal at Edinburgh Airport. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
Parking options at Edinburgh International Airport: (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)
Rental cars at Edinburgh Airport: Rental cars agencies are located in the new rental car building, just outside of the passenger terminal. Follow signs from domestic arrivals.
Self-service cars: Access to self-service cars charged on an hourly basis,is available 24/7. The cars (Toyota Prius Hybrid T3) are located in the short-term carpark outside the passenger terminal. City Car Club membership is needed.
To get from Edinburgh Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi, a bus or a train (Edinburgh's main rail stations in the city center are Waverley & Haymarket): Note that combined train & bus tickets are available from any of Scotland's rail stations.
1. The Airlink 100 express bus stops at Waverley & Haymarket stations and takes 25-30 minutes.
2. The night bus N22 runs between Waverley station and the Airport.
3. The AirDirect 757 bus connects the airport with Inverkeithin rail station at Fife.
4. Trains to Glasgow, Aberdeen Inverness & Scotland's stations -via First ScotRail;
5. Trains to Manchester Airport via West Coast Main Line - via First TransPennine Express;
6. Trains to London Kings Cross - via East Coast Main Line;
7. Trains to Birmingham, Leeds & other UK destinations - via CrossCountry;
8. Trains to Birmingham New Street via West Coast Main Line - Virgin Trains.
9. The new Tram service to Edinburg Park, Haymarket & Waverley rail stations, Muarrayfield Stadium, Princes Street & Ocean Terminal are to open very soon.
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Address:
Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9DN
United Kingdom - Website for Edinburgh: http://www.edinburghairport.com/
- Email Address: http://www.edinburghairport.com/portal/page/Edinburgh%5EGeneral%5EMisc%5EContact+us/
- Phone: +44 844 481 8989
- View Terminal Map
Edinburgh EDI Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Edinburgh EDI Airport Update History
- Updated EDI Airports page - Jan 9, 2012
- Updated EDI Security page - Jan 5, 2012
- Updated EDI Parking On site page - Jan 3, 2012
- Updated EDI Main Terminals page - Jan 3, 2012
- Updated EDI Persons With Disabilities page - Dec 28, 2011
- Updated EDI Food & Stores page - Nov 21, 2011
- Updated EDI Airport Intro page - Oct 20, 2011
- Updated EDI Direct Flights page - Oct 19, 2011
- Updated EDI Lost Found page - Sep 21, 2011
- Updated EDI Baggage Claim page - Sep 18, 2011
