Getting to Edinburgh Airport

Ways to get to Edinburgh Airport

Road: Road access to the Airport is easy from the two-level junction on the A8 trunk road, midway between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts. If approaching from the Edinburgh side join the A8 from the city bypass and proceed toward Ingliston. Just before reaching the Royal Highland Showground, take take the left hand slip road to join the Edinburgh Airport approach road.

From the North and West you should join the A8 at the Newbridge roundabout and proceed toward Edinburgh. Just past the Royal Highland showground follow the directional signs for the Airport. Indeed the Airport directional signs should be followed no matter what direction you approach from. Edinburgh Airport can boast traffic congestion free access at most times.

Bus: Frequent bus service from the terminal forecourt to Haymarket Station and the city centre terminus at Waverley Station.

Train: Edinburgh's main railway station (Waverley) is in the city centre and is reached by taxi (cab) or the above bus service. Direct rail services are available to the West and North of Scotland, into Fife and South into the England.

Taxis: Taxis (cabs) available from the terminal forecourt. Edinburgh City Centre is a 20 minute journey and cost 14-15 GBP. Telephone.0131 344 3344 for details of other fares. Please ensure that the cab you hire has a visible taximeter and that the driver uses it! It is the practise to charge 'special' fares out with the Edinburgh City boundary. Insist that the driver engages the meter. If your request is refused, engage another cab that agrees to meter the fare. Average journey cost are about 1.50 GBP per mile. All cabs are licensed by the police and have taxi meters fitted - make sure your driver uses it. The drivers have photo ID's prominently displayed on their person.