Edinburgh Castle
The fortress that dominates the city from Castle Rock. It houses the Scottish Crown Jewels and offers wide views over Edinburgh.
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Airport · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh EDI
11 km from central Edinburgh. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Edinburgh Airport is the busiest airport in Scotland. It lies at Ingliston, about 11 km west of the centre of the Scottish capital, with flights across the UK, to much of Europe and to some destinations in North America and the Middle East.
Terminal
There is a single terminal, with check-in, security and boarding gates all in the same building.
Services
You’ll find restaurants and cafés, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, car rental and cash machines. The tram stop is next to the terminal.
Getting to the city
Edinburgh Trams
The tram links the airport with central Edinburgh via Haymarket and Princes Street, and continues to York Place and Newhaven. About 35 min to the centre.
Airlink 100 (Lothian)
Express bus to Waverley Bridge, next to Waverley station, with stops in the city centre. About 30 min.
Autocares regionales
Several operators, such as Citylink and Stagecoach, link the airport with Fife, Perth and other Scottish cities.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 25 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
The single terminal handles all domestic and international flights. The tram stop and the bus stops are a short walk from the building.
Edinburgh
Things to do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, combines a medieval Old Town and a Georgian New Town, both World Heritage sites, with a castle on a volcanic rock and hills a few minutes from the centre.
Royal Mile
The main street of the Old Town, running between the castle and Holyroodhouse Palace, lined with shops, pubs, churches and medieval closes.
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Arthur's Seat
A volcanic hill in Holyrood Park, a few minutes from the centre. The climb takes under an hour and gives views over the whole city.
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Calton Hill
A hill with neoclassical monuments, including the National Monument and the Nelson Monument, and views over the city and the Firth of Forth.
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How far is the airport from central Edinburgh?
Edinburgh airport is about 11 km from central Edinburgh.
How do I get from the airport to central Edinburgh?
From Edinburgh airport you can take Edinburgh Trams (tram), Airlink 100 (Lothian) (bus), Autocares regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Edinburgh airport have?
Edinburgh has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Edinburgh?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal at night: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal with a bus stop in front: kim traynor, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A concourse inside the terminal: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Edinburgh Castle: Stephencdickson, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Royal Mile: Ann Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur's Seat: Kitjank, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Calton Hill: Saffron Blaze, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons