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About Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh, The United Kingdom

Edinburgh Airport is situated in the Ingliston area of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Handling over 12.3 million passengers, Edinburgh Airport was the busiest airport in Scotland in 2016. Edinburgh Airport is owned and operated by Global Infrastructure Partners.

Edinburgh Airport (IATA code: EDI) is the gateway to Scotland. Flights to Edinburgh Airport are provided by international airlines such as Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Edinburgh Airport is a 35-minute drive or 25-minute tram ride from the city centre of Edinburgh.

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General Information About Edinburgh Airport

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Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s busiest airport.

It originated as the Royal Naval Air Service aerodrome in March 1916. Edinburgh Airport was a key military base during World War One. In 1977, Edinburgh Airport’s new terminal was opened to the public by the Queen.

Edinburgh Airport is where Scotland meets the world.

There are amazing shops at Edinburgh Airport to be discovered. Enjoy the pleasures of finding your last-minute essentials or by simply passing the time, while waiting to board your flight. Discover an abyss of duty-free shopping at Edinburgh Airport.

Passengers can find a range of shops, including accessories, clothes, perfumes, souvenirs, designer brands and luggage stores.

Edinburgh Airport has a wide range of food and drink options. Patrons of the airport can delight in exquisite cuisine found at restaurants, bars, cafes, franchise stores and sushi bars.

The Edinburgh Airport departures terminal has superior lounges that can be enjoyed by passengers. These lounges include Aspire Lounge and NO1 Lounge.

Edinburgh Airport has the best facilities for all your requirements, including a pet reception area, a prayer room, baby changing rooms, an information centre and a dry-cleaning service.

Novotel Edinburgh Hotel

This 4-star establishment is the ideal stay for travellers looking to get away from the city life. It is a 7-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, parking, an indoor heated pool and accessibility for people with reduced mobility.

Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport Newbridge

Guests are guaranteed a great stay at Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport Newbridge. It is an 8-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport. Amenities include air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking.

Murrayfield Park Guest House

The Murrayfield Park Guest House is ideal for both business and leisure guests to Edinburgh. It is a 12-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport. The guest house amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport pick-up service.

Foreign exchange can be purchased online 60 days before departing South Africa. Orders can only be collected by the person named on the order form.

Documents required to order foreign exchange:

• A valid passport

• Proof of your residential address

• A copy of your booking itinerary or booking reference number

• Copy of an e-ticket or physical travel ticket

• ID document

There are a variety of parking options available at Edinburgh Airport, including long stay, terminal surface parking, terminal multi-storey parking, mid-stay parking and valet parking.

To book a parking bay at Edinburgh Airport, visit the airport website.

Travelling to and from the airport

Edinburgh Airport physical address: Edinburgh EH12 9DN, UK

Edinburgh Airport is located 9 km west of Edinburgh’s city centre. Buses, trams, trains, metered taxis, Uber, airport shuttles and car options are available to transport you from the airport to your destination.

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