The Edinburgh airport bus stops right outside the terminal, with Airlink 100, Service 17 and Service 18 connecting the airport across the city. Trams also run from a stop next to the plaza, and official taxis wait at the East Terminus rank. Getting data working on landing with an eSIM helps you check times as you go.
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BristolBRSLondonSTN| How | Time | Price | Notes |
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| Tram | 30-minutes | Journey between the airport and the city centre; trams depart every 7 minutes between 6:30am and 7pm. | |
| Tram | 54-minutes | End-to-end journey between the airport and Newhaven. | |
| Taxi | 20 minute drive | From the city centre; official taxi company is Capital Cars, rank in the East Terminus. | |
| Bus | Airlink 100, Service 17 and Service 18 provide connections across the city of Edinburgh; bus stops outside the terminal. | ||
| Bus | Citylink AIR Glasgow Service 900 and Citylink 902 Coach to/from Glasgow. | ||
| Bus | Stagecoach JET 747, JET 787 and Ember E1 services to/from Fife. |
| Taxi | Capital Cars |
| Free wifi | — |
| Terminals | — |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Buses from Edinburgh Airport
Bus stops sit outside the terminal. Airlink 100, Service 17 and Service 18 provide connections across the city of Edinburgh. For longer trips, Citylink AIR Glasgow Service 900 and Citylink 902 Coach run to and from Glasgow, while Stagecoach JET 747, JET 787 and Ember E1 serve Fife.
Tram and taxi options
The tram stop is right outside the main terminal next to the plaza and Edinburgh sign. Trams take about 30 minutes between the airport and the city centre and depart every 7 minutes between 6:30am and 7pm. The end-to-end journey to Newhaven takes 54 minutes. The official taxi company is Capital Cars, with a rank in the East Terminus, and a city centre taxi drive takes about 20 minutes.
Tickets and pickup tips
Buy tram tickets before boarding, either from ticket vending machines at any tram stop, including at the airport, or online. Combined tram and train tickets can be bought at the vending machines in the check-in hall, in rail stations and online from service providers. Private hire cars must be booked in advance, under the City of Edinburgh Council's private hire licensing rules. A free pickup and dropoff zone is in the Long Stay car park, around a ten minute walk from the terminal.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in Edinburgh with data already working
Questions
Where does the Edinburgh airport bus stop?
Bus stops are outside the terminal. Airlink 100, Service 17 and Service 18 connect the airport across Edinburgh, with Citylink and Stagecoach services for Glasgow and Fife.
How often do trams run from the airport?
Trams depart every 7 minutes between 6:30am and 7pm. The journey between the airport and the city centre takes about 30 minutes, and the end-to-end trip to Newhaven takes 54 minutes.
Where do I buy tram tickets?
Buy them before boarding, from ticket vending machines at any tram stop, including at the airport, or online. Combined tram and train tickets are sold in the check-in hall machines, rail stations and online.
Which taxi company serves Edinburgh Airport?
The official taxi company is Capital Cars, with a rank in the East Terminus. A drive from the city centre takes about 20 minutes.
Is there a free pickup and dropoff zone?
Yes. A free pickup and dropoff zone is in the Long Stay car park, around a ten minute walk from the terminal. A booking is required to comply with private hire licensing rules.