EDI · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · International Hub

Edinburgh Airport Guide

Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Edinburgh Airport (EDI), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.

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Parking
Can I leave?
FAQ

Quick answer

Terminals: 1 terminal
Minimum connection time: 1 hr domestic, 1 hr 30 min international to domestic
Arrive: Follow your airline's check-in deadline
To Edinburgh: about 30 min one-way
Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes

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Terminals & connections

Edinburgh Airport has 1 terminal. Transfer system: Single terminal. International arrivals clear UK Border Force immigration and reclaim bags; most connections involving an international flight are effectively landside self-transfers. Floors run a high 60 minutes for UK domestic-to-domestic and 90 minutes for any sector involving an international flight. Since Brexit, EU and Schengen flights are 'international' at a UK airport, so the 90-minute floors apply to them too. The real driver is the UK border: an international arrival clears UK Border Force immigration and normally reclaims and re-checks bags unless the airline through-checked them. British Airways files about 60 min same-airline for domestic and domestic-to-international connections. EES does not apply (the UK is outside the Schengen area and the EU).

Main Terminal

3 airlines: British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair

Single terminal. International arrivals clear UK Border Force immigration on arrival, including when connecting to a UK domestic flight; domestic arrivals go straight to baggage reclaim.

Minimum connection times

Domestic to domestic: 1 hr
Domestic to international: 1 hr 30 min
International to domestic: 1 hr 30 min
International to international: 1 hr 30 min
Transfer system: Single terminal. International arrivals clear UK Border Force immigration and reclaim bags; most connections involving an international flight are effectively landside self-transfers
Airside connected: Not published

Check your connection time at EDI

Layover helper

Find how long to plan for a connection at EDI: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.

Minimum connection at EDI

60min

Comfortable

90+ min

The shortest connection airlines usually sell here. Includes the walk between gates. Source: OAG

Comfortable is our guidance, not a rule.

Flying British Airways both ways?British Airways is a hub carrier here, with its own same-airline minimums

Both flights on British Airways?YesNo

Connection	British Airways	Airport	vs airport
Domestic → Domestic	60'	60'	0
Domestic → International	60'	90'	-30'
International → Domestic	90'	90'	0
International → International	90'	90'	0

British Airways's same-airline minimums (OAG). Mixed-airline connections use the airport standard.

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Security & TSA

Security waits at EDI vary by time of day and checkpoint. We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by EDI, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines.

TSA PreCheck: Not available
CLEAR: Not available
Global Entry: Not available

UK airport; no US TSA programs. UK Border Force passport control for international arrivals. UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for visa-exempt visitors entering the UK; airside transit passengers who do not pass border control are currently exempt, though that exemption is under review. EES does not apply (the UK is outside the Schengen area and the EU).

Lounges

2 notable lounges at EDI, including airline-branded clubs and third-party options accessible via Priority Pass or day-pass. Check your credit card benefits (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X) before paying a day-pass fee.

Aspire Lounge

Departures, near Gate 16 (airside)

Aspire / contract

Access: Priority Pass, eligible cards, paid day pass

Amenities: Buffet, Bar, Wi-Fi

British Airways Lounge

Departures, near Gate 4 (airside)

British Airways / oneworld

Access: Business class, oneworld status, BA passengers

Amenities: Buffet, Bar, Wi-Fi

Amenities

6 of 7 core amenities available at EDI: showers, free WiFi, nursing rooms, chapel, pharmacy, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated good. Dining options span 1 terminal.

Showers

Available

Premium lounges

Sleep pods

Not available

WiFi

Free (good)

Free wifi

Nursing rooms

Available

Terminal

Chapel

Available

Multi-faith prayer room

Pet relief areas

Available

Pet relief areas

Dining highlights

Departures: JD Wetherspoons (near Gate 10), PizzaExpress (near Gate 16)

Ground transport to Edinburgh

EDI is about 30 min from downtown Edinburgh by the fastest transit option.

Option	Cost	Time
Edinburgh Trams Train Trams run every 7 minutes between 6:30am and 7pm, and every 10 minutes early in the morning and later in the evening. Adult airport fares start at GBP 7.90.	$11	about 30 min
Airlink 100 express bus Bus To Waverley Bridge, close to Princes Street and the main rail and bus stations, at least every 10 minutes in the day; adult single GBP 6.00.	$8	about 30 min
Taxi Taxi Taxis run from the airport to central Edinburgh, about a 20 minute drive. Fares are set by the City of Edinburgh Council and metered, so the cost depends on the trip.	Varies	about 20 min

Parking

EDI does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; on-airport parking is priced dynamically by date and lot. Foreign airport; parking rates not independently verified. UK prices in GBP via edinburghairport.com.

Short-term: Varies
Long-term: Varies
Economy: Not published
Valet: Not published

Can I leave EDI during a layover?

With a 3-hour layover, stay inside EDI. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Edinburgh. Round-trip to the city center is about 1 hr plus re-screening on return.

Central Edinburgh is about 30 min by tram or the Airlink 100 bus. A 4+ hour layover can reach the Old Town; under three hours, stay airside. Non-UK visitors leaving the airport need a UK ETA or visa and pass UK Border Force on return.

Frequently asked questions

How early should I arrive at EDI?

We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by Edinburgh Airport, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.

What is the minimum connection time at EDI?

EDI requires at least 60 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 90 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: Single terminal. International arrivals clear UK Border Force immigration and reclaim bags; most connections involving an international flight are effectively landside self-transfers.

Can I leave EDI during a 6-hour layover?

With 3 hours you should stay inside EDI. A 6-hour layover is enough to leave the airport briefly. Round-trip to the city center is about 60 minutes plus re-screening. Central Edinburgh is about 30 min by tram or the Airlink 100 bus. A 4+ hour layover can reach the Old Town; under three hours, stay airside. Non-UK visitors leaving the airport need a UK ETA or visa and pass UK Border Force on return.

Does EDI have showers?

Yes, EDI has showers at Premium lounges.

Does EDI have sleep pods?

EDI does not have dedicated sleep pods. Check premium airline lounges for quiet rooms.

Is WiFi free at EDI?

Yes. EDI offers free WiFi throughout the airport. Free wifi

What is the cheapest way to get from EDI to Edinburgh?

The cheapest option is typically Airlink 100 express bus at $8, taking about 30 minutes. To Waverley Bridge, close to Princes Street and the main rail and bus stations, at least every 10 minutes in the day; adult single GBP 6.00.

Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at EDI?

EDI does not support TSA PreCheck and does not have CLEAR. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint. UK airport; no US TSA programs. UK Border Force passport control for international arrivals. UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for visa-exempt visitors entering the UK; airside transit passengers who do not pass border control are currently exempt, though that exemption is under review. EES does not apply (the UK is outside the Schengen area and the EU).

Where should I eat at EDI during a layover?

Notable dining at EDI includes JD Wetherspoons (near Gate 10) (Departures), PizzaExpress (near Gate 16) (Departures).

How much does parking cost at EDI?

EDI does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; rates are set dynamically by date and lot. Foreign airport; parking rates not independently verified. UK prices in GBP via edinburghairport.com.

Are there pet relief areas at EDI?

Yes. Pet relief areas.

Is there a chapel or prayer room at EDI?

Yes. Multi-faith prayer room.

Compare EDI to other airports

See how EDI ranks against the other 111 airports in our dataset.

Best for layoversEDI is workable for 6h+ layovers With sleep podsSee which airports offer capsule hotels and nap rooms Shortest MCTEDI dom-to-dom: 1 hr · intl-to-dom: 1 hr 30 min

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Sources & verification

Connection times, security and ground transport verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Parking, amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Edinburgh Airport before flying.

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