Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is located approximately 8 miles (12 km) west of Edinburgh city centre. It operates from a single passenger terminal handling domestic and international flights. It is the primary international air gateway serving Edinburgh and eastern Scotland.
Terminales
- Main Terminal
- Single terminal handling all arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor.
Llegada
Arriving international passengers pass through passport control, baggage reclaim, and customs before entering the public arrivals hall on the ground floor.
- Follow the overhead signs along the arrival corridors towards Passport Control.
- Eligible passport holders (UK, EU, EEA, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and USA) aged 10 and over may use the automated ePassport gates.
- Passengers requiring manual processing or travelling with younger children should join the general queue for Border Force officers.
- After immigration, descend to the ground-floor baggage reclaim hall to collect checked luggage.
- Pass through UK Customs using the Green channel (nothing to declare) or Red channel (goods to declare or over duty-free limits).
- Exit into the public arrivals hall where tram, bus, taxi, and car rental areas are signposted.
Cómo llegar a la ciudad
Tren
Tram
Edinburgh Trams depart from the tram stop located directly outside the terminal exit via a covered walkway, running directly to Princes Street and St Andrew Square.
- Tiempo:
- Roughly 30-35 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- Approximately £7.50 - £9.00 single ticket
Tren
Express Bus
Lothian Buses Airlink 100 operates 24 hours a day from Stance D directly outside the main terminal to Edinburgh Waverley railway station.
- Tiempo:
- Roughly 25-35 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- Approximately £5.50 - £8.00 single or open return
Taxi
Licensed Taxi
Official black cabs operate from the designated taxi rank located on the ground floor of the East Multi-Storey Car Park.
- Tiempo:
- Roughly 20-30 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- Approximately £25.00 - £40.00
Transporte VTC
Rideshare
App-based rideshare drivers pick up passengers in the designated pick-up zone on the ground floor of the East Multi-Storey Car Park.
- Tiempo:
- Roughly 20-30 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- Approximately £20.00 - £35.00
Conexiones y traslados
Because Edinburgh Airport operates a single terminal building, transfer paths between domestic and international flights are concise.
- Passengers with self-connecting tickets must clear UK immigration, collect checked bags, exit to landside, and check in at the departures area on the first floor.
- Passengers holding through-tickets with bags checked to their final destination follow Flight Connections signs where available.
- Onward rail links across Scotland and the UK are accessed by taking the tram or Airlink bus to Haymarket or Edinburgh Waverley railway stations in the city centre.
Wi-Fi y cómo mantenerse conectado
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the passenger terminal for all travellers.
- Select the SSID network name 'Edinburgh Airport' on your Wi-Fi device.
- Open your web browser to load the registration portal and accept the terms of use.
- Access is provided in renewable sessions across landside and airside areas.
Dinero, tarjetas y propinas
The local currency is British Pounds Sterling (GBP). Electronic and contactless payments are accepted throughout the airport and city.
- ATMs dispensing British currency are located both landside in arrivals and airside in departures.
- Travelex foreign exchange desks operate in the arrivals hall and departures area.
- Card and contactless payments (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) are accepted on all public transport, taxis, shops, and restaurants.
Comida y bebida
Dining choices include coffee shops, grab-and-go outlets, and sit-down restaurants situated landside and airside.
- The landside arrivals concourse features convenience stores and coffee kiosks for arriving passengers.
- Airside departures contains casual restaurants, traditional pubs, and international fast-food chains.
- Free drinking water refill stations are positioned airside after security filtering.
Salas VIP y descanso
Several passenger lounges are located airside on the first floor of departures.
- Independent pay-per-use options such as Plaza Premium Lounge and Aspire Lounge can be booked in advance or on entry subject to space.
- British Airways operates a dedicated lounge for eligible airline passengers and elite status holders.
- Standard lounge amenities include quiet seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight status screens.
Hoteles en el aeropuerto
Multiple hotel options sit within walking distance or a short shuttle ride of the terminal building.
- DoubleTree by Hilton is situated on the airport site, connected via a covered walkway roughly a 5 to 10-minute walk from the main terminal.
- Hampton by Hilton and Moxy Edinburgh Airport are located within short walking distance of the terminal grounds.
- Nearby perimeter hotels offer local transfer shuttles or short taxi rides.
Equipaje y aduanas
Baggage facilities include left luggage storage, lost property management, and trolley access.
- Left luggage and storage services are operated landside on the ground floor near domestic arrivals.
- Lost property inquiries for items mislaid within the terminal are handled through the official airport lost property desk or online system.
- Baggage trolleys are located near the reclaim carousels and multi-storey car park structures.
Familia y accesibilidad
The terminal offers basic amenities designed for travellers arriving or departing with young children.
- Baby changing facilities are integrated alongside main washrooms landside and airside.
- A dedicated children's play space is situated airside in the main departure lounge.
- Strollers and pushchairs are returned near the baggage reclaim carousels for arriving flights.
Instalaciones
- ATMs & Currency Exchange
- Left Luggage & Storage
- Pharmacy
- Multi-faith Prayer Room
- Water Refill Stations
- Car Rental Centre
- Accessible Washrooms
Emergencias y seguridad
Número de emergencia local: Emergency: 999 | Non-emergency medical: 111
- Dial 999 for urgent emergency services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) or dial 111 for non-emergency medical advice in Scotland.
- Report urgent medical or security issues inside the terminal to any uniform airport employee or Police Scotland officer.
- If you lose your passport, notify airport police and contact your national embassy or consulate based in the UK.
Antes de salir de casa
- Verifica la validez de tu pasaporte y cualquier visado, ETA o declaración de entrada requerida.
- Confirma tu terminal de salida en tu tarjeta de embarque el día anterior.
- Activa una travel eSIM para estar conectado nada más aterrizar.
- Descarga mapas sin conexión y haz una captura de pantalla de la dirección de tu hotel y la referencia de tu reserva.
- Informa a tu banco de que vas a viajar y lleva una tarjeta de pago de respaldo.
- Guarda el número de emergencia local y el contacto de tu embajada en tu teléfono.
- Fotografía tu pasaporte y guarda la copia en un lugar al que puedas acceder sin conexión.
- Comprueba la franquicia de equipaje y los artículos restringidos para tu destino.
Fuentes oficiales
Las operaciones aeroportuarias cambian. Confirma siempre las terminales, tarifas y horarios con las fuentes oficiales que se indican a continuación antes de viajar.
- Edinburgh Airport Official WebsiteFuente oficial del aeropuerto
- GOV.UK - Customs and Duty Free AllowancesFuente gubernamental
- Edinburgh TramsFuente oficial de transporte
- Lothian BusesFuente oficial de transporte
- Police ScotlandFuente gubernamental
Guía revisada por última vez el 31 de agosto de 2026
La información del aeropuerto puede cambiar. Antes de viajar, verifica las terminales asignadas, horarios, tarifas, requisitos de entrada y horas de operación con el proveedor oficial.
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