Edinburgh

Edinburgh Festival season (August) pushes parking prices up 40-50% — book 6+ weeks ahead.

The Edinburgh tram connects the airport to the city centre in 30 minutes — weigh up tram vs parking costs.

Long Stay has been recently expanded with improved shuttle frequency — every 5 minutes at peak.

If arriving from the south, Park & Ride compounds on the M8 approach are easiest to access.

Early morning flights from Edinburgh (before 8am) are the number one reason to book an airport hotel. Stay the night before and walk to the terminal refreshed instead of a 3am alarm.

Hotel + parking packages at Edinburgh are almost always cheaper than booking the room and parking separately. The package price includes both for your entire trip.

Most Edinburgh airport hotels offer free shuttle transfers running every 15-20 minutes from 4am. Check times when booking for early flights.

Pre-booking a lounge at Edinburgh is significantly cheaper than walking in. Walk-in rates are typically £10-15 more per person, and availability isn't guaranteed during peak times.

Arrive at the lounge at least 2 hours before your flight to make the most of it. Most lounges ask you to leave 30 minutes before departure.

All bookable Edinburgh lounges are airside (after security) so you can relax without worrying about gate calls — flight screens are displayed throughout.

Pre-booking a transfer from Edinburgh is almost always cheaper than hailing a taxi at the airport rank. Airport taxis charge premium rates with surge pricing at peak hours.

All our Edinburgh transfer providers offer flight tracking — if your flight is delayed, your driver waits at no extra charge.

For groups of 4+, a private minibus from Edinburgh works out cheaper per person than individual taxis and is far more convenient with luggage.