Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is Scotland’s busiest airport and operates from a single main terminal building with several piers/gates. It handles multiple millions of passengers per year (pre‑pandemic figures were in the low to mid‑teens of millions) and is a base for low‑cost and scheduled carriers serving domestic and international routes.
Terminal Guide for Edinburgh Airport #
The airport is organised as one integrated terminal with departure and arrivals levels; gates are arranged along piers reached from the main concourse. Check‑in, security and baggage reclaim are in the same terminal complex. The tram stop is directly outside the terminal, providing a direct link to the city centre.
Getting to and From Edinburgh Airport #
Edinburgh city centre is about 12 km from the airport. The Edinburgh Trams service runs between the airport and city centre (St Andrew Square/Princes Street area) with a typical journey time of around 30 minutes-buy tickets at the tram stop machines or via the official app. The Airlink 100 express bus also runs to the city centre (journey ~25-35 minutes). Taxis and ride‑hailing operate from the rank outside arrivals-expect around £20-30 to the city centre depending on time and traffic. Car hire desks are at the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Edinburgh Airport #
The terminal has a good selection of cafés, restaurants and duty‑free shopping for international departures, plus convenience stores landside. Wi‑Fi is available (usually free for a limited time). Charging points and family facilities are provided; there are airline lounges including pay‑per‑use and airline‑operated lounges. Accessibility assistance is available-contact your carrier in advance to arrange help.
Hotels and Layovers at Edinburgh Airport #
- Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport - located adjacent to the terminal building, within easy walking distance. (Chain site: https://www.hilton.com)
There are additional hotels within a short drive of the terminal and a wider range in central Edinburgh if you prefer to stay in the city for sightseeing or late‑night arrival.
Tips for Edinburgh Airport #
- The tram from the airport to the city centre is reliable and cost‑effective-buy tickets before boarding from machines or the tram app.
- During peak times the security queues can be long-airside cafés open early but some stores close late at night.
- If you need an airport hotel with a direct link, the Hampton by Hilton at the terminal is connected to the terminal area (check hotel booking sites for the exact access route).
Weather & Climate near Edinburgh Airport #
Edinburgh Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (716 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | -1° | 69 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 4° | 48 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 59 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 43 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 52 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 56 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 57 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 66 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 74 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 66 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 68 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
