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Facts below from edinburghairport.com and other official sites, checked 6 Oct – 2 Nov · How we check ›
Quick answers
- Is there a bus?
- Yes. The Airlink bus leaves at least every 10 minutes by day.
- How much is parking?
- Up to 1 hour £10 … each additional day £20.
- How far from the city centre?
- About 20 minutes by road; 30 minutes by tram or Airlink bus.
- Where can you get a fine?
- “Unattended cars will be towed away by the police, and a fine must be paid to retrieve your vehicle.”
- Can you get an Uber?
- “A booking is required to ensure compliance with the City of Edinburgh Council's private hire licensing rules.”
- What can you take through security?
- “Only two power banks per passenger are permitted and these must be in your cabin baggage.”
- Is there baby changing or a play area?
- “We have a family washroom at Gate 21 - perfect for keeping everyone together!”
Each answer links to its source below.
Also asked: security queue times (below) › · food, shops and duty free (still checking) · how early to arrive (below) ›
Need assistance? Booking · Blue Badge
Before you go to Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport departures today
Edinburgh Airport’s live departures board
Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.
2 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Live flight departures page · 6 Oct 2026 · Flights page · 6 Oct 2026
What’s changing, and is anything closed?
“FastTrack passport control - for arriving passengers - is no longer available. This was withdrawn in July 2024” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “The new Special Assistance reception near gate 12 has now opened to passengers” Were sharing some of the improvements… page · 6 Oct 2026 or “This can be found next to the Zone D check-in doors (signposted "Special Assistance").” Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026
7 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Fasttrack security page · 6 Oct 2026 · Were sharing some of the improvements… page · 6 Oct 2026 · Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026 and 4 more
2 more: before you go
Where can you fly to from Edinburgh Airport?
“Flying to over 150 destinations worldwide”
Edinburgh Airport · Destinations page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you sleep in Edinburgh Airport?
“We don’t have anywhere to sleep inside the terminal, but there are airport hotels just outside.”
Edinburgh Airport · Arriving passengers page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: opening hours
How to get to Edinburgh Airport
Is there a bus to Edinburgh Airport?
Yes. The Airlink bus leaves at least every 10 minutes by day.
- “Bus departs Edinburgh Airport at 17:43 Monday to Sunday, arriving in Oban at 21:17.”
More detail
- “You can travel to and from Stirling using the Citylink 909 and 978 services, and Ember E4 bus service.”
8 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
- “Departing airport at least every 10 minutes during the day” Edinburgh Airport · Edinburgh city bus links page
- Edinburgh city bus links page · 6 Oct 2026 · Oban bus links page · 6 Oct 2026 · Stirling bus links page · 6 Oct 2026 and 5 more
How far is Edinburgh Airport from the city centre?
About 20 minutes by road; 30 minutes by tram or Airlink bus.
3 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “We're also about 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre” Edinburgh Airport · Drive to the airport page
- “journeys between the airport and the city centre take 30-minutes” Edinburgh Airport · Trams page
- “Average journey time of 30 minutes.” Edinburgh Airport · Edinburgh city bus links page
- Drive to the airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Trams page · 6 Oct 2026 · Edinburgh city bus links page · 6 Oct 2026
Where is Edinburgh Airport, and what’s the postcode?
“Our postcode is EH12 9DN for any sat nav users.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “our address is; Edinburgh Airport Customer Support, Room 1/24 Almond House, Almond Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN” Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026 or “you can send a letter to us: Customer Support Team 2/24 Almond House Almond Road Edinburgh Airport EH12 9DN” Customer feedback policy page · 6 Oct 2026
3 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Drive to the airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026 · Customer feedback policy page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get to Edinburgh Airport by train?
“Tram stops are located at each of the Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park and Haymarket stations”
- “You can buy combined tickets for tram & train at the vending machines in the check-in hall ( you'll find this near Jet2.com check-in)”
2 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Trains page · 6 Oct 2026 · Trams page · 6 Oct 2026
6 more: getting there
Is there a taxi rank at Edinburgh Airport?
“The official taxi company for Edinburgh Airport is Capital Cars and the taxi rank can be found in the East Terminus”
Edinburgh Airport · Taxis page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get an Uber at Edinburgh Airport?
“A booking is required to ensure compliance with the City of Edinburgh Council's private hire licensing rules.”
Edinburgh Airport · Taxis page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Where are the car hire desks?
Edinburgh Airport’s pages give different answers on car hire.
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “hire a vehicle from Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz or Sixt based in our Car Rental Building a five minute walk from the terminal?” From passport control to luggage a… page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Car hire page.
Edinburgh Airport · From passport control to luggage a… page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
How do you drive to Edinburgh Airport?
“Edinburgh Airport is just five minutes from the M9”
Edinburgh Airport · Drive to the airport page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a height limit at Edinburgh Airport?
“Any vehicles requiring more than one space must make 2 separate bookings i.e. vehicles towing trailers, caravans, long based wheel, coaches.”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “Height Restrictions Yes - 2.1m” Terminal multi storey page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Multi-Storey Car Park: 2.1 metres” FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Edinburgh Airport · FAQs · and 3 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
When do the first and last trains and buses run?
“First journey to airport leaves Ocean Terminal at 03:10, arriving at the airport at 03:49.”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 3 details:
- “Departing airport at least every 10 minutes during the day (04:00 - 01:00) and every 15-20 minutes during the night (01:15 - 03:45)” Edinburgh city bus links page · 8 Oct 2026 or “Departures from Edinburgh Airport: Up to every 10 minutes (04:12 - 01:00) Up to every 20 minutes (01:15 - 04:00)” Airport buses page · 8 Oct 2026
- 2 more differences are on the pages linked below.
Edinburgh Airport · Edinburgh city bus links page · and 2 more pages · 8 Oct 2026
Parking at Edinburgh Airport
How much is parking at Edinburgh Airport?
Up to 1 hour £10 … each additional day £20.
- “Thereafter (per day or part thereof) £20”
Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.
The full price list
- Up to 1 hour £10
- 1 hour to 3 hours £20
- 3 hours to 1 day £45
- each additional day £20
- Edinburgh Airport · Drive up and park page · 11 Oct 2026
8 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- “1 hour £10 1 - 3 hours £20 3 - 24 hours £45 Thereafter (per day or part thereof) £20” Edinburgh Airport · Drive up and park page
- Drive up and park page · 6 Oct 2026 · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 · Terminal multi storey page · 6 Oct 2026 and 5 more
3 more: parking
How do you pay for parking at Edinburgh Airport?
“Your car is safe & secure 24 hours a day”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “Please note, our car parks are pay on exit only. Payment can be made at the exit barrier.” Terminal multi storey page · 6 Oct 2026 or “You can use our pay stations before returning to your car, or you can pay at our terminals at the exit barriers.” Drop-off and pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Drive up and park page.
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Edinburgh Airport · Long stay parking page · and 6 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
Can you charge an electric car at Edinburgh Airport?
“The charge for electric charger use in Terminal Parking and Plane Parking is £0.55p per kW plus a £1 plugin fee.”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “The charge for electric charger use in Terminal Parking and Plane Parking is £0.55p per kW plus a £1 plugin fee.” or “15 22kW electric vehicle chargers are available at Terminal Parking.” Electric vehicle chargers page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Help and support page. See also the airport’s Terminal surface parking page. See also 2 more of the airport’s pages.
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Edinburgh Airport · Electric vehicle chargers page · and 4 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
Where can you park a motorbike or bicycle at Edinburgh Airport?
“Park up right outside the main terminal – we’ve got bike shelters opposite the entrance to International Arrivals 1.”
Edinburgh Airport · Bicycle page · 6 Oct 2026
Dropping someone off at Edinburgh Airport
How much is Edinburgh Airport drop off?
“Up to 10 minutes £8.50 10 minutes and above £1 per minute”
coaches and minibuses: “0-10 minutes £9.00 10-20 minutes £13.00 20-30 minutes £20.00”
The full price list and more detail
- “0 - 30 minutes FREE 30 minutes - 1 hour £14 1 - 3 hours £22 3 - 24 hours £60”
- “Up to 15 minutes £10 15 to 30 minutes £19 30 minutes to 1 hour £26”
4 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Drop-off and pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026 · Coaches page · 6 Oct 2026 · Free drop-off pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
Is there free drop-off at Edinburgh Airport?
“Customers can park in the Long Stay for a duration of 30 min free of charge.” Pages differ
- “We have a free drop-off and pick-up area which is over at our Long Stay car park.”
Where the pages differ
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “A new walking route to Terminal is located at the north end of the car park, and takes 10-12 minutes.” Long stay parking page · 8 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Free drop-off pick-up page. See also the airport’s Taxis page.
3 Edinburgh Airport pages · 8 Oct 2026
- Free drop-off pick-up page · 8 Oct 2026 · Taxis page · 8 Oct 2026 · Long stay parking page · 8 Oct 2026
Where can you get a fine at Edinburgh Airport?
“Unattended cars will be towed away by the police, and a fine must be paid to retrieve your vehicle.”
3 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Blue badge parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · EDI air byelaws 2015 (PDF) · 6 Oct 2026
Where do you drop off at Edinburgh Airport?
“Please follow signs to the pick-up zone for either drop-off or pick-up.” Pages differ
coaches and minibuses: “Minibuses with 8 seats or more looking to drop-off/pick-up should also use the coach park”
- “Our convenient Pickup & Dropoff is located directly outside the Terminal.”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “We have a free drop-off and pick-up area which is over at our Long Stay car park.”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “The free option is a 10-minute walk from the terminal and can be used for 30-minutes without charge.” Pickup and dropoff zones page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Allow for a 10 minute walk to Terminal, so please keep this in mind when deciding which area to use.” Free drop-off pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026 or “passengers should allow for a 10 min walk to terminal” Drive to the airport page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Taxis page. See also the airport’s Long stay parking page. See also 4 more of the airport’s pages.
15 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026 · Coaches page · 6 Oct 2026 · Drop-off and pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026 and 12 more
1 more: dropping off
How do you pay the drop-off charge at Edinburgh Airport?
“Customers can pay using credit and debit cards, contactless cards, Apple pay and Google Pay.”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “On entry to the Long Stay Car Park, the machines at our barriers will issue a ticket before the barrier raises.” or “you can pay for the duration of your stay at one of our pay machines located in and around our car park” Drop-off zone page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Special assistance additional needs page.
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Edinburgh Airport · Drop-off and pick-up page · and 4 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Check-in and bags at Edinburgh Airport
How early should you get to Edinburgh Airport?
“if you're checking-in luggage on the day of your flight you should ensure you arrive at the airport for your check-in desk opening.”
Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag); before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). With a checked bag, Edinburgh Airport asks you to arrive when your airline’s check-in desk opens, which its own table puts at up to 4 hours before departure. The planner uses your airline’s time from that table. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.
4 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Drop-off bags the night before… page · 6 Oct 2026 · When should I arrive at edinburgh… page · 6 Oct 2026 · Check out your check-in desk… page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
When does check-in open at Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport’s pages give different answers on check-in times. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “Some airlines open their desks four hours before flight times, while are opens open two hours before departure.” Check out your check-in desk… page · 6 Oct 2026 or “While some open their desks up to four hours before flight times, others do so two hours ahead of departure.” Your pre travel checklist six page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Family facilities page. See also the airport’s From passport control to luggage a… page.
4 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Check out your check-in desk… page · 6 Oct 2026 · Your pre travel checklist six page · 6 Oct 2026 · Family facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
3 more: check-in and bags
When does bag drop open at Edinburgh Airport?
“The Twilight bag drop service is available daily to passengers flying with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, and British Airways.”
Edinburgh Airport · Drop-off bags the night before… page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you check in online for flights from Edinburgh Airport?
“We’d always suggest you check-in online where possible (this means you can head straight for security)”
Edinburgh Airport · Check out your check-in desk… page · 6 Oct 2026
What are the hand luggage rules at Edinburgh Airport?
“Then go to the 'oversized baggage' area to the east of the check-in hall, near zones C and D.”
Edinburgh Airport · Bicycle page · 6 Oct 2026
Security at Edinburgh Airport
What can you take through security at Edinburgh Airport?
“Only two power banks per passenger are permitted and these must be in your cabin baggage.”
Edinburgh Airport · Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
How long are the security queues?
Not found on the Edinburgh Airport pages read so far. See its Fasttrack security page.
2 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Fasttrack security page · 6 Oct 2026 · Airport security page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you take liquids through security at Edinburgh Airport?
“And frozen liquids and foodstuffs are not permitted to go in cabin baggage.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “Remember your liquids need to be under 100ml.” Your pre travel checklist six page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Airport security page. See also the airport’s Liquids food items electricals page. See also 2 more of the airport’s pages.
5 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Liquids food items electricals page · 6 Oct 2026 · Airport security page · 6 Oct 2026 · Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
Is there Fast Track security at Edinburgh Airport?
“Children under two go free at FastTrack security, and it's flexible so you can arrive up to an hour before or after your booking.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “The FastTrack lane is open each day from 04:00 to 19:00.” Fasttrack security page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Lounges page.
- “All multi-storey bookings for arrival between 0330 and 1800 come with security fastTRACK access for up to five people as standard.” Terminal multi storey page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Plus, all multi-storey bookings come with fastTRACK security passes for up to five people.” Electric vehicle chargers page · 6 Oct 2026 or “fastTRACK Security included for up to 5 passengers” Edinburgh airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Fasttrack security page.
6 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Fasttrack security page · 6 Oct 2026 · Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026 · Terminal multi storey page · 6 Oct 2026 and 3 more
1 more: security
How do gates and boarding work at Edinburgh Airport?
“Boarding usually starts around 40 minutes before the gate closes.”
Edinburgh Airport · Family facilities page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: security opening times
Inside Edinburgh Airport: food, shops and facilities
What’s inside the terminal?
“Use our terminal map to find facilities and shops at Edinburgh Airport, or print one out and bring it with you.”
2 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Airport maps page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car park map page · 6 Oct 2026
Does Edinburgh Airport have a lounge?
Edinburgh Airport’s pages give different answers on lounges. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
DiffersEdinburgh Airport says different things in different places:
- “There's a Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group near gate 13” or “Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group, located near gate 16” Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026
Edinburgh Airport · Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a hotel at Edinburgh Airport?
“The Hilton hotels are just minutes away from the terminal with all the amenities you need to relax and prepare for your flight.”
Edinburgh Airport · Hotels page · 6 Oct 2026
5 more: food, shops and facilities
Is there free wifi at Edinburgh Airport?
“When you arrive at the airport you can connect to our free Wi-Fi service and browse away! Our Wi-Fi is called Airport Free Wi-Fi.”
Edinburgh Airport · How to find us page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get cash or change money at Edinburgh Airport?
“Take advantage of the Travelex ATMs located throughout Edinburgh Airport for instant cash in euros or British pounds.”
Edinburgh Airport · Currency exchange page · 6 Oct 2026
Are there showers and water fountains at Edinburgh Airport?
“A bank of eight refill stations are located along the wall just outside the exit to World Duty Free”
Edinburgh Airport · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there baby changing or a play area at Edinburgh Airport?
“We have a family washroom at Gate 21 - perfect for keeping everyone together!”
Edinburgh Airport · Family facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you take a dog into Edinburgh Airport?
“Extrordinair is the Border Inspection Post (BIP) for pets at Edinburgh Airport.”
DiffersEdinburgh Airport says different things in different places:
- “Please advise your airline at least 48 hours before you travel if you are travelling with an assistance dog” Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026
Edinburgh Airport · Travelling with pets page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: smoking areas, food, shops and duty free
Special assistance and accessibility at Edinburgh Airport
How do you book special assistance at Edinburgh Airport?
“80% of customers should wait no longer than 10 minutes for assistance.” Pages differ
- “You can use these to contact the special assistance reception area and speak to an advisor.”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “Advise your airline or travel agent in advance – ideally at the time of booking your flight or at least 48 hours before your flight”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ:
- “This can be found next to the Zone D check-in doors (signposted "Special Assistance").” Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026 or “The new Special Assistance reception near gate 12 has now opened to passengers” Were sharing some of the improvements… page · 6 Oct 2026
4 Edinburgh Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026 · Blue badge parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Were sharing some of the improvements… page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
1 more: assistance
Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Edinburgh Airport
“For security reasons, the blue badge scheme does not operate on the road system around Edinburgh Airport.”
Pages differEdinburgh Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “After producing a Blue Badge, the driver will be allowed 30 minutes of free parking.” Special assistance additional needs page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Blue badge parking page. See also the airport’s Drop-off and pick-up page.
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Edinburgh Airport · Blue badge parking page · and 6 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
Hand luggage and liquids at Edinburgh: the container size, whether you still need the clear bag, and what comes out of your bag, from Edinburgh’s own pages.
How Edinburgh compares on drop-off charges: what every airport we cover publishes about stopping at the terminal, every charge read from the airport’s own page and dated.