Airport Maps & Terminal Guide
Getting Around the Airport
The terminal building structure at Edinburgh Airport has one main terminal which is split into the pre-security and post-security areas. There are centralized check-in desks in the post-security area, with a security checkpoint leading up to the 29 EDI airport terminal gates.
To see the terminal location, and for more information, please refer to the EDI Terminal Map here.
Main Terminal
The main terminal is split into two areas:
The pre-security or Arrivals area consists of check-in desks at the center, and has three departure doors: International Arrivals 2 and Domestic Arrivals lies towards the right of the terminal building whereas International Arrivals 1 lies to the left. Near the entrance, there is a reception for special assistance and luggage weight machines. First aid posts, ATMs, and multi-faith quiet rooms can be found near the check-in desks. Near International Arrivals 2 there are baby changing room facilities. Other services include ICE currency exchange, men/women restrooms, and elevators/escalators. Baggage claim counters 2 and 4 for Easyjet and Menzies, respectively, are located near the entrance, while baggage claim counters 12, 13, 14, and 15 for Jet, Delta, Turkish, and Swissport, respectively, are located near International Arrivals 2.
The post-security or Departures area houses the 29 terminal gates, with Gate 1-11 towards the left, and Gate 12-29 towards the right. Services include ATM, accessible/male/female toilets, baby changing facilities, and play area for children.
To get better oriented, see the Edinburgh Airport Map (EDI Map).
Food, Shops & Amenities
There are many options for shopping and dining around EDI airport. Some notable shopping options include Luggage Point, M&S Simply Food, and WHSmith before security, and Max Mara, Next, and Mac, after security. There are duty-free shopping and shop & collect options provided by the airport as well. Dining and restaurant options include Caffe Nero, Starbucks, and Costa Coffee pre-security, and Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme, and Burger King, after security.
Airline Lounges
There are three airport lounges at EDI airport. Aspire Lounge is located after the security checkpoint and can be found at gate 4. A second lounge called the No1 Lounge offers services to all airport passengers on a small fee. British Airways is open for all British airline passengers and offers free WiFi.
International Arrivals & Transfers
International Hall 1 and 2 are the main terminal gates handling all international flights. For more information about these terminal gates, please scroll up.
Terminal Tips
- Arrive 90 minutes before flight time in case of domestic flights, and two hours before flight time in case of international flights.
- You can use the FastTrack security option by making an online booking with EDI airport to avoid security checkpoint clearance at the airport
- When traveling with families, please note:
- Children are required to go through security checkpoints as well
- Liquids and electrical items should be kept handy to avoid delays
- Use the playroom available in the terminal gate areas
- EDI airport has family-friendly restrooms as well as baby changing facilities
