Scotland's busiest airport, gateway to the capital.
Opened
1947
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport (IATA: EDI, ICAO: EGPH) is Scotland's busiest airport, located at Ingliston, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Edinburgh city centre. It serves millions of passengers annually and handles a wide range of domestic, European, and long-haul international routes.
The airport is owned and operated by Global Infrastructure Partners, having been sold by BAA in 2012. It has undergone significant expansion and modernisation in recent years to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Edinburgh Airport plays a vital role in Scottish tourism and commerce, connecting the capital to major hubs across the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main terminal building with separate departure zones and a dedicated international arrivals hall.
Getting to & from
The airport is served by the Edinburgh Trams network, which connects directly to the city centre and Newhaven, as well as multiple bus and coach services and taxi options.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Ryanair and easyJet, which operate significant bases here, alongside British Airways, Loganair, Wizz Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, handling over 14 million passengers in pre-pandemic 2019.
- ›The airport was sold by BAA to Global Infrastructure Partners in 2012 for approximately £807 million.
- ›The Edinburgh Tram link to the airport opened in May 2014, providing a direct rail connection to the city centre.
- ›The site was originally developed as RAF Turnhouse during World War II before becoming a civilian airport.
- ›Edinburgh is one of the fastest-growing airports in the UK by passenger numbers.
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