# Edinburgh Airport Guide

> Neutral, independent traveller's guide to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): how to get to and from the airport, parking, drop-off charges, security waits, and every common question answered with real pounds prices and the date each was checked. Ground-transport intent is referred to 247 UK Airport Taxi, a disclosed transport partner.



Facts and prices checked August 2026.

## Key pages
- [About Edinburgh Airport Guide, and how we verify prices](https://edinburghairportguide.org/about): Who we are, how we check every price and timetable against official sources, how we date what we publish, and how we disclose our transport partner.
- [Edinburgh Airport lounges compared: is the Aspire Lounge worth it? (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/blog/edinburgh-airport-lounges-compared-aspire-lounge): The Aspire Lounge near Gate 16 costs about £30 to £44 per person with food, drink and WiFi included. Here's whether it's worth booking. Checked August 2026.
- [How early should you really arrive at Edinburgh Airport? (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/blog/how-early-should-you-really-arrive-at-edinburgh-airport): Edinburgh Airport advises 2 hours for short-haul and 3 for long-haul, and security is usually under 10 minutes. Here's how to time it. Checked August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport travel blog and guides](https://edinburghairportguide.org/blog): Practical, checked guides on flying through Edinburgh Airport, from how early to arrive to whether the Aspire Lounge is worth booking. Checked August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport Drop-off and Pick-up Charges (EDI) (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/drop-off): Drop-off at Edinburgh Airport is £8.50 for the first 10 minutes, then £1 per minute. The free alternative is Long Stay, free for 30 minutes. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Lounges, WiFi, Assistance and Facilities (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/facilities): Edinburgh Airport facilities: the Aspire Lounge from £30, free WiFi, left luggage and a prayer room. Fast Track security from £9. Checked August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Frequently Asked Questions (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/faqs): Straight answers on Edinburgh Airport taxi and tram fares, the £8.50 drop-off charge, parking, security waits, lounges and left luggage. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport Guide (EDI): Getting To and From, Parking and FAQs (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/): How to get to and from Edinburgh Airport, the tram from £7.50, the £6 Airlink 100 bus, taxis, parking and drop-off charges. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI) latest news and travel updates (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/news): Recent changes at Edinburgh Airport: new routes, parking and drop-off price changes, construction, security rules and disruption. Updated August 2026.
- [Parking at Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Car Parks and Prices (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/parking): The cheapest Edinburgh Airport parking is a pre-booked Mid Stay or FastPark space; Long Stay drive-up is £40/day. Every car park and rate compared. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Edinburgh Airport by Tram, Bus and Train (EDI): Every Public Transport Option (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/public-transport): The cheapest way into Edinburgh is the Airlink 100 bus at £6.00, or the tram from £7.50. Trains, coaches and the Glasgow link explained. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Popular Routes from Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Times, Distances and Fares (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/routes): Distances, driving times and indicative taxi fares from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre, Leith, St Andrews, Glasgow and more. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Taxis, Uber and Private Hire at Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Ranks and Fares (2026)](https://edinburghairportguide.org/taxis): What a taxi from Edinburgh Airport really costs (about £25 to £40 metered to the city), where the rank is, and how Uber and Bolt work here. Prices verified August 2026.