Airport Name: Edinburgh Airport
Airport Code: EDI
Telephone: +44 (0)131 333 1000

Edinburgh Airport,
Turnhouse Road,
Midlothian,
Scotland,
EH12 9DN

Edinburgh airport is located 12km from the centre of Edinburgh, central Scotland. It is within easy access of Fife, Tayside and Aberdeenshire, and the Borders. The airport began its life as an aerodrome during the first world war, and was later converted into the RAF Turnhouse for the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. In 1947 the first Edinburgh to London shuttle service was run. The airport was later bought by BAA in 1971 and six years later it was officially opened as Edinburgh airport. 2003 saw 7.5 million passengers passs through its gates and a massive 108,000 aircraft movements. The airport underwent considerable renovations in 2001 and further expansions are proposed.

Getting there by Car / Taxi

Edinburgh Airport is located just 12km from the centre of Edinburgh. When travelling from Edinburgh, head along the A8 towards Glasgow. If travelling from the opposite side, follow the A8 towards Edinburgh. The airport is clearly signposted from the A8.

For passengers wishing to travel out of the airport by taxi there is a taxi rank by the coach park just outside the UK arrivals hall. For those who wish to book, Executive Onward Travel are the airport's official pre-booking taxi company. Journey time to the city centre is around 25 minutes and fares vary depending on distance. All drivers are professionally trained and there are a choice of vehicles available including people carriers, executive cars and coaches. Taxis from the airport can be booked in advance by contacting +44 (0)131 333 2255.

Getting there by Bus / Coach

There are several regular bus services between Edinburgh airport and the city centre. The bus stands can be found in the front of the terminal building outside the UK arrivals lounge. The number 100 bus is a regular shuttle which runs between the airport and the city (close to the bus and train stations and the high street.) This service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every ten minutes during peak hours and every half an hour off-peak. A less frequent bus service operated by Lothian buses runs between the Ocean Terminal just outside the city centre, through the city and to the airport. This service runs from early morning until late at night; more details can be found on the Lothian buses website. The information desk in the international arrivals hall also has access to bus timetables. For more information on planning your bus journey from Edinburgh airport, contact Traveline Scotland.

Getting there by Train

Edinburgh airport does not have its own train station, but the two main stations in Edinburgh are easily accessible as they are both on regular bus routes between them and the airport. Both Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Haymarket stations operate services between Glasgow and other Scottish and English destinations, including a GNER stopping service to London King's Cross. For more details on train times and contact National Rail.

Services

• Airport and Tourist Information - Desk situated in the international arrivals hall on the ground floor.
  
• Left luggage/lost property - Located between check in and international arrivals on the ground floor.
  
• Trolleys - Available throughout the terminal building.
  
• Toilets - situated in the UK arrivals hall and departure lounge.
  
• Cash dispensers - Accept all major bank cards and can be found throughout the terminal building, both before and after security.
  
• Car hire - The car hire desk is in the UK arrivals hall.
  
• Bureau de Change - Before security, these are located opposite the tourist information desk, and before the boarding card check point. There is one bureau after security, which can be found by gate seven, opposite the World Duty Free shop.
  

Shopping

• There are a large number of shops in the airport, both before and after security.
  
• Before security, these include: Accessorize, Books etc, Boots, Jenners and Tie Rack.
  
• After security, these include: Alpha Retail Trading, World Duty Free and Dixons Tax Free.
  

Eating

• Before security there is a Food Village where you can purchase a wide range of hot and cold snacks and drinks. The food village has a Burger King, Franklins of Boston and a Village Grill.
  
• There is also a Wetherspoon's before security on the first floor of the terminal building. A range of snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) can be purchased here.
  
• A Costa Coffee can be found opposite the information desk next to the international arrivals hall.
  
• After security there is another Wetherspoon's and another Costa Coffee.
  

Disabled

• There are reserved seating areas throughout Edinburgh airport, where special needs passengers are given priority. These areas have a range of facilities for passengers with disabilities. These include induction loops (devices that amplify airport announcements for passengers with hearing problems), easy wheelchair access and arm rests on the chairs. The information monitors are positioned at a low-level as well, for ease of vision.
  
• For the visually impaired, directions are clearly labelled in black on yellow.
  
• For those with hearing problems, phones are fitted with induction couplers (these help raise the volume of the phone for passengers with hearing aids).
  
• There are also Minicoms and a number of staff members are trained in the use of sign language.
  
• Both long- and short-stay car parks have a number of disabled parking spaces.
  
• The airport recommends that you contact them in advance to arrange for transportation from the car parks to the terminal in advance.
  

Children

• Baby care facilities are located next to the toilets in the arrival hall and the departure lounge. There are also unisex toilets before and after security control, which are suitable for parents with young children.
  
• All restaurants welcome children; and most, both before and after the security checks, have special children's menus.

There are seven Edinburgh airport parking pre-book options. The available car parks are:

• Flying Scot (min stay 3 days)
  
• On Airport Parking (min stay 4 days)
  
• Park & Fly (min stay 1 day)
  
• Park & Fly 2 (min stay 1 day)
  
• Park & Fly Meet and Greet (min stay 1 day)
  
• Secure Airparks (no min stay)
  
• Secure Airparks Meet and Greet (no min stay)
  

Short Stay

The short stay car park is within easy walking distance of the terminal building and is ideal for stays up to a few hours and dropping off and collecting passengers. There is also a short stay multi-storey car park right opposite the terminal building offering 2000 spaces.

• Prices start at £1.30 for up to half an hour.
  

Long Stay Parking

Edinburgh airport offers one on-airport long stay car park and several off-airport car parks which all have regular courtesy shuttle buses running to and from the terminal. It is recommended that you book long stay parking in advance and that extra time is allowed for transfers.

Valet Parking

For those not wishing to transfer from the car park to the terminal, valet parking is a great option. A chauffeur will meet you at your departure terminal and transfer your car for you to a secure compound. You are then left free to check in with plenty of time and on your return your car will be delivered to you at the terminal.

• Edinburgh airport started off as an aerodrome during the first world war.
  
• With just a grass strip for a runway, and aeroplanes that arrived in packages that had to be assembled, the Turnhouse Aerodrome was converted into the RAF Turnhouse for the Royal Flying Corps in 1915.
  
• In 1947 the first Edinburgh-London shuttle service was run. After 45 years of RAF ownership, the Turnhouse was demilitarised and handed over to the Ministry of Aviation, who continued to run the Edinburgh-London shuttle flight until 1971 when the BAA bought the airport.
  
• 6 years after its purchase, it was officially opened as Edinburgh Airport.
  
• The terminal building underwent considerable renovations in 2001, and further expansions are proposed.