Edinburgh airport is 20 minutes by car from the city centre. There is a bus service (twice hourly to/from Waverley bridge, free for pensioners), and taxis (average fare price is £15.).

Glasgow Airport

You may find it easier/cheaper to get a flight to Glasgow Airport on the West Coast and then travel by train or bus to Edinburgh. It takes a little over an hour to drive between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Airports, airlines and services for those flying by plane to Edinburgh

• Glasgow Airport Getting from Glasgow airport to Edinburgh
• Edinburgh Airport
• Aberdeen Airport
• Prestwick Airport The second airport in the West for freight and passengers, often offers competitive priced flights.
• Flybus Bus from Edinburgh to Edinburgh airport.
• Car Rental Car hire for Edinburgh and Glasgow.
• Plane Stupid Another way of looking at the cost of flying.