Flight Status at Edinburgh Airport Arrivals and Departures

Q: Can I hire a car from Edinburgh Airport?

Yes. There are Drivalia , Green Motion , Europcar , Alamo , Budget , Avis , Hertz , Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar pick-up points in or near to Edinburgh Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

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Distance to Edinburgh	10.6km
Distance to Glasgow	56.3km
Most popular destination	Dublin

Information for departures: Edinburgh Airport

The entrance to the departures lounge at Edinburgh Airport is located right next to the airport bus stop. You'll find check-in desks for all airlines flying from Edinburgh on the ground floor, along with baggage drop points if you've already checked in online. Security and boarding gates are found on the first floor, via the escalators.

British Airways passengers can check in the day before using the airline's Twilight Check-in service, available Monday to Friday 16:00 – 20:00 and Saturday to Sunday 16:00 – 18:00, for all flights departing up until 09:00 the next day.

When should I check in at Edinburgh Airport?

Check in opens for most domestic and short-haul flights two hours before departure, although EasyJet, Ryanair and Flybe all open 2.5 hours ahead of departure at Edinburgh. For international and long-haul flights, it's recommended that you check in three hours before flight departure time. Check with your airline for exact times before you travel to the airport.

Information for arrivals: Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport has one terminal and is easy to navigate. Domestic and international arrivals will be directed to the ground floor of the terminal building. To hire a car to get around Edinburgh, there is a car rental centre at the airport, located south of the arrivals exit – follow the covered walkway round to the right.

Edinburgh Airport pick up and drop off

If you're meeting someone off their flight to Edinburgh, head to the Pick Up Zone on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park. You can wait here for up to two hours and prices range from £3.90 for 15 minutes, to £11.50 for 1 to 2 hours. Alternatively, you can use the Long Stay car park for free pick up and drop off, if you stay for under ten minutes.
Going on holiday? Pre-book a spot in the Long Stay car park and leave your car at the airport, ready for your return. A free two-minute shuttle runs to and from the airport.

Edinburgh airport parking prices:

Up to 24 hours: £29.00

Up to 2 days: £50.00

Up to 3 days: £60.00

Up to 4 days: £80.00

Up to 5 days: £90.00

Up to 6 days: £108.00

Up to 7 days: £100.00

Up to 8 days: £110.00

How do I get to and from Edinburgh Airport?

By car: Edinburgh Airport is located in the suburb of Ingliston, 12km from the city centre. The airport is easily accessible from the M8 and M9 motorways, off the A8 road between Glasgow and Edinburgh. If you're travelling from further away, the satnav postcode for Edinburgh Airport is EH12 9DN.

By bus: The Airlink 100 bus runs every 10 minutes between the city centre and Edinburgh airport and takes 30 minutes. The bus sets down and leaves from outside the airport entrance. There is also a direct Citylink service to Glasgow, which takes around one hour.

By train/tram: Edinburgh Airport does not have a train station, but you can travel to Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket stations in the city centre and transfer to a tram, which will take you to the airport in around 30 minutes.

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Edinburgh Airport FAQs

Does Ryanair operate from Edinburgh Airport?

Yes, Ryanair operates to and from both Edinburgh Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Does easyJet operate from Edinburgh Airport?

Yes, easyJet operates to and from both Edinburgh Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Does British Airways operate from Edinburgh Airport?

Yes, British Airways operates to and from both Edinburgh Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Can I hire a car from Edinburgh Airport?

Yes. There are Drivalia, Green Motion, Europcar, Alamo, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar pick-up points in or near to Edinburgh Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

How long will it take from landing in Edinburgh Airport Arrivals to exiting?

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Edinburgh Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Edinburgh Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Edinburgh Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

I’m connecting flights in Edinburgh Airport. How much layover time between flights do I need?

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Edinburgh Airport’s departure lounge.

Which hotel should I stay in near to Edinburgh Airport?

Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh is the highest-rated hotel near Edinburgh Airport, just 2.3km away. Other great hotels nearby include Novotel Edinburgh Park (4.2km from the airport), and Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport (M9, Jct1) (2.7km away).

How long before takeoff should I arrive for my flight departure from Edinburgh Airport?

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Edinburgh Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

What does ‘No info available’ mean?

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

What should I do if my flight is cancelled?

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Edinburgh Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Edinburgh Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.