Airport Edinburgh
Situated eight miles (12 km) west of the capital, Edinburgh Airport flies nine million passengers a year from a single terminal. A tramway connecting the airport to Leith is planned for 2010. A £40 million terminal extension is planned for 2011.
Make your own arrangements in advance for transport to and from the airport
Distance from city centre
12km (8 miles) west of Edinburgh.
Airport parking
There is undercover short-stay parking at the terminal. In addition, on- and off-site long-stay car parks are accessible via a five-minute courtesy coach ride (runs every five to 10 minutes). Online pre-booking is cheaper than standard parking fees, and can be amended or cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before travelling.
Specific airport features
Self-service check-in is available for some flights, including KLM destinations. Look out for the electronic kiosks. Use the fast luggage drop location, and save time.
Airport code
EDI
Airport telephone number
0844 481 8989 (from UK only)
Airport website
Terminals
KLM operates out of Edinburgh's one and only terminal with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with long-haul and pan-European flights.
No. of terminals
One
Terminal 1
All domestic and European flights, and long-haul flights to North and South America and the Far East. fly from Terminal 1. The terminal is compact and based on two floors. The check-in area is on the ground floor.
