Edinburgh Airport's single terminal has one airside lounge, free WiFi throughout, a ground-floor prayer room, left luggage from about £8.50 a day, and Fast Track security from £9 per person. There are no public showers, and smoking or vaping is only permitted in the outdoor area before security. Facilities checked August 2026.
Airport lounges
The only airside lounge is the Aspire Lounge (part of the No1 Lounges group), near Gate 16. It has complimentary food and drink and unlimited WiFi, and advance booking is recommended rather than turning up on the day. Access typically costs from about £30 to £44 per person, depending on how you book (direct on the day, pre-booked online, or through a pass scheme such as LoungePair), so it pays to compare prices before you fly.
WiFi, charging and workspaces
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the terminal, on top of what you get with lounge access. If you need somewhere quieter to take a call or get some work done outside the lounge, see the SWURF Pods below. Edinburgh Airport doesn't publish a dedicated list of charging-point locations on its facilities page, so if you need to find one, check the interactive terminal map or ask a member of staff. Water refill stations are dotted around the terminal, and luggage trolleys cost £2, free of charge if you're using the special assistance service.
Food, drink and shopping
The airport's facilities pages don't list specific restaurants or shops, but its interactive terminal map lets you search for cafes, restaurants and shops by gate, so it's worth a look while you're planning your route through security. Cash machines are available both landside and airside, though it's worth checking the terminal map for the nearest one.
Left luggage and lockers
Luggage-Point, a landside partner in the Arrivals area, offers left luggage along with bag wrapping, shipping and dry cleaning. Pricing varies by item size and how long you leave your bag: expect roughly £8.50 for a small item and around £12.50 for a large suitcase over 24 hours, or about £9.50 for a single item over 0 to 3 hours. The desk operates roughly 04:00 to 22:00. Confirm the current price board when you check your bag in, since rates can change.
Special assistance and accessibility
Special Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers is free of charge. Book it through your airline at least 48 hours before you fly, ideally more than 14 days ahead if you can, then present yourself at a designated assistance point in the terminal no later than 2 hours before departure. There's a Changing Places toilet near Gate 16 with a height-adjustable changing bench and a hoist, though you'll need to bring your own sling. Recognised assistance dogs are welcome throughout the terminal; confirm the exact location of the relief area with staff on the day. Edinburgh Airport also takes part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, so a sunflower lanyard is available on request if you'd find one helpful; confirm the collection point when you arrive.
Travelling with children and families
There's a dedicated family security lane for anyone travelling with children under 12, plus baby-changing facilities and child-specific washroom cubicles, and a family washroom at Gate 21. If you need a child car seat for the onward journey, pre-booked taxis and private hire can often provide one; confirm this directly with the operator when you book, as covered on the taxis page.
Prayer and multi-faith rooms, quiet spaces
There's a multi-faith prayer room on the ground floor, near Ryanair check-in and International Arrivals 1, described as a peaceful space open to passengers of all faiths. For quiet, bookable space to work or take a call rather than pray, the SWURF Pods at Gates 2 and 20 serve that purpose.
Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping are only allowed in the designated outdoor area outside the main terminal. There are no smoking or vaping facilities anywhere airside, so finish before you go through security.
Security fast-track and how early to arrive
Edinburgh Airport advises arriving 2 hours before a short-haul or domestic flight and 3 hours before a long-haul one, and recommends against turning up more than 3 hours early. Security is usually quick, with the airport reporting that 97% of passengers clear it in under 10 minutes, though 05:00 to 08:00, 16:00 to 19:00 and the August Fringe period all run busier, sometimes reaching 10 to 20 minutes. Edinburgh has also installed next-generation CT scanners, so it's on the list of UK airports where the old 100ml liquids limit has been lifted to 2 litres, meaning liquids and laptops can usually stay in your cabin bag; it's still worth checking the rule at your return airport too. If you'd rather not risk the busier periods, an official Fast Track lane is available from about £9 per person, with children under 2 going free; it typically runs 04:00 to 19:00 and is best pre-booked online.
Frequently asked questions
Does Edinburgh Airport still have the 100ml liquids rule? No. New CT scanners mean liquids up to 2 litres, and laptops, can usually stay in your bag through security. It's still worth checking the rule at whichever airport you're flying back from.
Is there a lounge at Edinburgh Airport and how much does it cost? Yes, the Aspire Lounge near Gate 16, with complimentary food, drink and WiFi. Access typically costs from about £30 to £44 per person depending on how you book.
Are there showers at Edinburgh Airport? No, there are no public showers in the terminal. The on-airport DoubleTree by Hilton offers a Livingwell club day membership that includes shower access, if you need one.
Where is the prayer room at Edinburgh Airport? On the ground floor, near Ryanair check-in and International Arrivals 1. It's open to passengers of all faiths.
Is there left luggage at Edinburgh Airport? Yes. Luggage-Point in landside Arrivals charges roughly £8.50 to £12.50 depending on item size for 24 hours, or about £9.50 for up to 3 hours, and opens roughly 04:00 to 22:00.
How much is Fast Track security at Edinburgh Airport? From about £9 per person, with children under 2 free. It usually runs 04:00 to 19:00 and is best booked online in advance.
How early should I get to Edinburgh Airport? 2 hours before a short-haul or domestic flight, 3 hours before long-haul, and the airport advises against arriving more than 3 hours early.
Is there a Changing Places toilet at Edinburgh Airport? Yes, near Gate 16, with a height-adjustable changing bench and a hoist. You'll need to bring your own sling.
How we verified this
The facilities and prices on this page were checked in August 2026 against Edinburgh Airport's own services and facilities pages, its special assistance and Fast Track pages, and the No1 Lounges site for the Aspire Lounge. A small number of details, such as exact charging-point and ATM locations and the sunflower lanyard collection point, weren't published in enough detail to state precisely, so confirm those on the day or on the airport's own website before you travel.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Edinburgh Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Edinburgh Airport website before you travel.