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Edinburgh Airport – travel guide

Edinburgh Airport is the busiest airport in Scotland, with more than 30 airlines providing access to over 140 destinations.

Millions of people pass through the base every year, catching flights to Paris, Malaga, London, Copenhagen and other popular destinations with carriers such as EasyJet, Ryanair, Loganair and British Airways.

How to get there

Bus

The range of transport methods on offer to people flying from Edinburgh Airport includes the Airlink 100 express bus service, which runs from Waverley Bridge near Princes Street in the city center.

Train

Travelers can also catch trains to Waverley and Haymarket stations from across the UK and make their way to the airport by taxi or bus, while the Jet 747 bus route provides access to Inverkeithing rail station in Fife.

Car

Drivers can reach the entrance to Edinburgh Airport on the A8 Glasgow Road, near the M8 and M9 motorways. Various short- and long-stay parking options are available, as well as the fastTRACK facility, which provides a dedicated entry lane to more than 150 exclusive bays a minute's walk away from check-in points.

About the airport

Edinburgh Airport is one of the busiest airports in the UK. Cheap flights to London are a particularly popular option from the base, with Heathrow and Gatwick airports its top two destinations, ahead of Amsterdam, Dublin and Birmingham.

Self-service check-in is an option for travelers flying from Edinburgh with bmi, British Airways, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa. After completing the procedure at one of the kiosks near the standard check-in desks, passengers can take their baggage to the bag-drop point.

Travel tip! If you want to learn more about Edinburgh Airport and see live departures and arrivals, please visit airportinformation.com.

People with time to kill before boarding their plane can browse through some of the shops at the airport. Hugo Boss, Kurt Geiger and Accessorize are among the fashion brands on offer, while shoppers making practical preparations for their holidays can head to stores like Boots, Dixons and WHSmith.

There are plenty of places to pick up a quick drink or a snack, such as Caffe Nero, Burger King, while sit-down meals are available at eateries like Houston St Grill and Barburrito.

Other facilities at the airport

Families traveling from the Scottish capital can make the most of some of the dedicated facilities available at Edinburgh Airport, including a play area. Youngsters will also find Fingabox interactive play screens at various locations in the terminal and other amusements in the family area of the Food Village.

Telephone-style internet kiosks are also available, as well as high-speed wireless internet access for tablets, smartphones and laptops.

Other amenities that could come in useful for passengers at Edinburgh Airport include desks for collecting currency that has been ordered online, premium lounges and prayer rooms.

Hotels near Edinburgh Airport

A number of properties are located onsite or within easy reach of the Scottish capital's air gateway, such as the four-star Hilton Edinburgh Airport and the three-star Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport.

The Marriott Edinburgh and Novotel Edinburgh Park both have four-star ratings and are situated within three miles of the base.