Charged drop-off and pick-up
| Where is the drop-off zone? | Ground floor of the Multi-storey |
|---|---|
| 0-10 mins | £4.00 |
| 10-15 mins | £8.00 |
| 15 mins – 30 mins | £15.00 |
| 30 mins – 1 hour | £30.00 |
Where do I pick-up someone from Edinburgh Airport?
Vehicles carrying passengers with blue badges can spend one hour in any of our car parks, including drop-off and pick-up, without charge. Simply take your ticket, and blue badge, to the customer services office on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park and they’ll validate it for use on your exit.
How do I pay for parking at Edinburgh Airport?
How do I pay? You can purchase car parking space through our website or the Edinburgh Airport Parking app. For online bookings, you will pay for parking in advance and can use any major credit or debit card, including American Express.
Is there free parking at Edinburgh Airport?
Free Parking near Edinburgh Airport
We recommend using a free parking spot if you are flying on a domestic flight and will only be leaving your car for a maximum of 24 hours, although there are no restrictions for our free parking spots.
What are the parking charges at Edinburgh Airport?
Long Stay
| Duration | Tariff |
|---|---|
| 0 – 30 mins | FREE |
| 30 min – 1 hour | £7.00 |
| 1 – 3 hours | £16.50 |
| 3 – 24 hours | £40.00 |
What is the best way to pick someone up at the airport?
If you plan to meet them inside the airport, park in short-term parking and wait outside of their terminal. Alternatively, meet them curbside if you don’t want to go inside the airport. If you aren’t able to pick your traveler up, you can schedule a ride to be ready for your arriving party when they land.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh airport to city Centre?
The quickest transfer option is to take an Edinburgh airport taxi, which are available 24/7 at Edinburgh airport. The trip takes around 25 minutes in light traffic and costs approximately €26 (£23). The cheapest form of transportation to get to the city centre is to take the Airlink 100 Express Bus.
How early should I get to Edinburgh Airport?
two hours
We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.
Why is airport parking so expensive?
Demand – As passenger volumes rise, so does the demand for airport parking and this in turn influences parking rates. This can be seen in how many airports have peak and off-peak rates. During popular travel times, like Summer, the rates are higher compared to quieter off-peak periods like November – March.
How far in advance do you need to book airport parking?
Our tips for saving money when booking airport parking
You will still save money! Book as far in advance as you can – ideally at least one month before you travel.
Can you park your car at Edinburgh Airport?
With six car parks on-site, we have a variety of options on offer. Whether you want convenience and location or prefer to self-park or drop your keys and go, we have your needs sorted.
When should you leave to pick someone up from the airport?
How early after my landing time should I schedule my airport pick up service? Typically, it is recommended to schedule your pick up 30-40 minutes after your domestic flight landing time if you have check-in luggage, while 20 minutes after would be enough if you only have a carry-on.
How do you meet someone at an airport?
It is usually easy to get an escort pass. Simply go with your relative or friend to the check-in counter, request a pass, and present your photo ID. You can call ahead to get escort pass information, but you will probably be told that issuance of escort passes is determined locally by each airline.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Edinburgh?
Uber is also NOT always cheaper than a taxi or private hire, because of its surge pricing Uber can be more expensive (at New Year there are reports of Uber charging double the already-double-tariff minicab rates). Taxi / minicab metered rates are set by the council and rigorously enforced. 9.
Is it easy to get a taxi at Edinburgh Airport?
Just a 20 minute drive from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by taxi. If you’re arriving at the airport, find a taxi or a private hire vehicle in our new East Terminus facility located just across the plaza from the main terminal. View our onwards transport map here.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
Trams are one of the easiest ways to get to and from the airport with fast and frequent services to Edinburgh city centre. Trams depart every 7 minutes, between 7am and 7pm, and every 15 minutes outwith these hours, with an end-to-end journey of just 30 minutes.
How early do you have to be at the airport if you have checked in online?
When to check-in for your flight online. Most airlines let you check in from 24h to 48h prior to departure time, up until a few hours before departure.
Do I need to print my boarding pass?
Yes, your mobile boarding pass can be used to proceed through security checkpoint to board your flight. Simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.
How long does it take to get through Customs at Edinburgh Airport?
Re: How much time to get luggage and clear customs? Shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes at that time. Once you’ve got through Immigration you may have a bit of a wait for your bags then zero minutes to go through Customs and into the arrivals hall.
How do you get through airport parking?
Avoid airport parking fees altogether
- Ask a friend. The best option for avoiding the hefty airport parking cost is to ask a friend for a ride.
- Take a Lyft.
- Use public transportation.
- Park and stay rates at hotels.
- Google coupons.
- Parking garage loyalty programs.
- Choose long-term parking.
Does airport parking get more expensive closer to the time?
No, airport parking is cheapest when it’s booked in advance.
The earlier you book, the more likely you are to secure yourself the best price.