Edinburgh Airport

Scotland’s cleanest and most modern airport

Word to the wise: For the quickest route into the city, you can pick up a licensed black cab outside the east end of the Terminal building (signposted ‘UK Arrivals’).
Located just six miles (ten kilometres) west of the city, with regular dedicated bus services running to the centre, Edinburgh Airport offers a simple and stress-free route into the Scottish capital. Served by budget European airlines such as EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com, by flag carriers like Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and British Airways, and with daily flights to America, it’s easy to get here from all over the world.

To get from the airport into the city, the Airlink Express bus service is the best option. It leaves every ten minutes throughout the day and costs GBP 3.50 for a single or GBP 6 for an open return, including free Wi-Fi and plug sockets. Alternatively, you can take the slightly slower Lothian Bus number 35 for just GBP 1.40.