Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport Information

Address: Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH12 9DN
Telephone: 0870 040 0007

IATA code: EDI
ICAO code: EGPH

Edinburgh Airport in Scotland is one of BAA's fastest-growing airports, with a worldwide reputation and worldwide connections. Edinburgh Airport serves many of Scotland’s only direct routes to other cities, including: Brussels, Madrid, Munich and Zurich. More than 40 airlines fly to over 100 destinations from Edinburgh Airport.

Directions

Edinburgh Airport is about eight miles west of the city centre. The entrance is reached from the A8 Glasgow Road, and is close to the M8 and M9 motorways.

Car Parking

The Short Stay Car Parks are signposted from roads into the airport, and are a short walk from check-in and arrivals. Edinburgh Airport Long Stay Parking is a short courtesy coach ride from the terminal.

Car Hire

Car hire at Edinburgh Airport is available from Hertz, Avis, Europcar, National, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar and Thrifty.

Facilities at Edinburgh Airport:

ATM’s | Business Facilities | Currency Exchange | Family Facilities | Food Outlets | Bars | Restaurants | Information Desk | Internet Access | Left Baggage | Lost Property | Lounges | Trolleys | Pray Room | Shops | Toilets | Disabled Facilities |

Terminals

The airport has one terminal.

Check in times

Generally, check in desks open 2-3 hours before the flight is due to depart. Please check your ticket, or contact your airline for advice on check in times.

Passports / Visas

valid passport, with at least six months validity is required when flying from any UK airport. All travellers are required to show some sort of photo identity on domestic flights, these include your passport or driving licence. If you plan to travel outside British territories you may require a visa to enter the country you are going to. Please ask your travel agent or contact your airline for further information. Visas are not required for trips within the European Union.

Who flys from Edinburgh Airport?

Edinburgh Airport serves over 40 airlines flying to more than 100 destinations worldwide. Domestic carriers include British Airways, easyJet, flyglobespan, BMI, flybe and Jet2. International airlines include Continental, Delta, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Centralwings, KLM, Lufthansa and Air France.

What are the most popular destinations flying from Edinburgh Airport?

The most popular country is Spain, with top destinations including Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Alicante and Barcelona. Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Dublin are also popular destinations. New York is the most popular long-haul destination.

International services starting from Edinburgh Airport

More than 25 new direct international services have or will start from Edinburgh in 2008. New destinations include Dusseldorf, Berlin and Bremen in Germany along with Dubrovnik, Bratlislava , Paphos, Toulouse, La Rochelle and a number of Polish cities.  Edinburgh's first scheduled service to New York's JFK airport will also commence in May.