Edinburgh Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-05-23 UTC

IATAEDI
ICAOEGPH
LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Current Local Time UTC+0

Edinburgh Airport sits 9 km west of the city centre, in the Ingliston area beside the M8 and M9 motorways. It is the busiest airport in Scotland, handling 15.8 million passengers in 2024 — the first Scottish airport to exceed 15 million in a single year. The airport operates from a single terminal and a single runway.

The airport is majority-owned by Vinci Airports (50.01%), with Global Infrastructure Partners holding the remaining stake. Over 37 airlines operate services to more than 150 destinations, with easyJet and Ryanair the two largest carriers by volume. British Airways, Loganair, Jet2, Emirates, and several North American airlines also serve Edinburgh.

The tram line opened in 2014 links the airport directly to Edinburgh city centre and Newhaven, running roughly every 7-10 minutes. The M8 connects the airport to Glasgow in around 50 minutes by road.

🅿️ Parking

8 options
  • Secure Airparks
  • Edinburgh Airport
  • Evology Parking
  • Drop & Go Parking
  • PremiAir Parking Edinburgh
  • Plane Parking
  • Flying Scot

For full details, see our complete Edinburgh Airport parking guide.

🚗 Car Rentals

14 options
  • Green Motion
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • SIXT
  • Hertz
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • Budget
  • National Car Rental
  • Alamo
  • Arnold Clark
  • 4X4 Hire Scotland Ltd
  • Drivalia
  • McNicoll Vehicle Hire
  • Gogeta Rental Car

For full details, see our complete Edinburgh Airport car rentals guide.

🛋️ Lounges

3 options
  • Escape Lounges
  • Plaza Premium Lounge
  • British Airways

For full details, see our complete Edinburgh Airport lounges guide.

🏨 Hotels

6 options
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Hampton by Hilton
  • Travelodge
  • Premier Inn
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott
  • Dakota Hotels

For full details, see our complete Edinburgh Airport hotels guide.

🚌 Shuttles

3 options
  • Bright Bus Tours
  • Citylink
  • AlpLine

For full details, see our complete Edinburgh Airport shuttles guide.

🚇 Public Transport

2 options

Find 2 public transport options at Edinburgh Airport.

For full details, see our complete Edinburgh Airport public transport guide.

🛫 Terminals

1 terminal
  • Main TerminalMixed

    easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Loganair, Jet2, Emirates, KLM, Aer Lingus, Air France, WestJet

🏙️ Nearby cities

3 cities
  • Edinburgh13 km east
  • Stirling50 km northwest
  • Glasgow64 km west

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 202416M
Runways1
Opened1947
Coordinates55.95°, -3.37°
Operated ByEdinburgh Airport Limited (Vinci Airports 50.01%, Global Infrastructure Partners 49.99%)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Edinburgh Airport?

Edinburgh Airport uses the following codes: IATA: EDI, ICAO: EGPH. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Edinburgh Airport located?

Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The airport coordinates are 55.9501°, -3.3723°.

What services are available at Edinburgh Airport?

Edinburgh Airport offers: 7 parking options, 14 car rental companies, 3 lounges, 6 nearby hotels, 3 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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