How to travel from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 11km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 17min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

  • Duration20min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

+ 2 others
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tram
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Tram

Take a tram to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Edinburgh Trams

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration17min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Persevere Cabs

+ 4 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration17min
  • Distance15km (10 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 20min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 17min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 11km (7 miles).

It takes around 20min to get from Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which takes around 17min and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). We recommend that you take a taxi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). instead which will take 17min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It typically takes around 20min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 20min.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Buses run every 4 hours and take around 20min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Edinburgh is to take a taxi which will take 17min and cost around £34 ($40).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Airport. instead which will take 20min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The distance is around 15km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 20min and will usually cost around £4 ($5).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Transport options from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
20min
£4($5)
every 5 mins12km (7 miles)
Tram
32min
£7($8)
every 10 mins11km (7 miles)
Taxi
17min
£34($40)
on demand15km (10 miles)
Drive
17min
£3($3)
on demand15km (10 miles)

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