Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Location: The airport is eight miles (13km) west of
Edinburgh.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday
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Contacts:
Transfer City: Airlink 100 buses connect between the airport and the city
centre every 10 minutes, from early morning until after midnight,
and cost £3.50 (calling at the Waverley and Haymarket train
stations); the journey takes approximately 25 minutes. There are
many alternative buses including Night bus N22, Service 35 and
Airdirect 747, that run to the city centre via a couple of stops en
route. Stops for public buses are situated at stand 18 on the
terminal forecourt road outside the UK Arrivals
Car Rental: There is a new car rental centre located next to the parking
area, connected to the terminal by a covered walkway. Car rental
companies include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz and
National.
Airport Taxis: The taxi ranks for airport taxis and city black cabs are outside
the east end of the airport terminal. The drive to the city centre
takes approximately 25 minutes and costs about £18.50. Taxi
arrangements are managed by Onward Travel.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, a bureau de change,
shops, pharmacy, wi-fi, children's play area, baby change rooms,
restaurants and bars. The Servicair Executive Lounge is available
to departing passengers on the first floor past security, bookings
can be made online via the airport's website. OHM Therapies is
located near Gate 7 and offers a range of massages. The airport
also has an art gallery displaying Scottish works near Gate 12.
Disabled facilities are good; those with sp
Car Parking: A multilevel car park is located just across from the terminal
building; pricing is £1 for 10 minutes, £5 for 20 minutes, £7 for
an hour, and £9 per hour thereafter. The long-term car park is a
few minutes away; a courtesy bus ferries passengers to the
terminal. The airport offers Fast Track parking for speedy terminal
access. There are discounts available if parking is pre-booked;
book online or call +44 (0)121 410 5105.
Airport Hotels: There Hilton and Quality Hotels are located adjacent to the
airport. There are a number of other hotels within the city
centre.
Departure Tax: None. |