Cheap Flights to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (airport code EDI), the eighth largest airport in the UK, is located about eight miles from the city center of the capital city of Scotland. It’s owned by the same company that owns Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted in London as well as Glasgow International. Glasgow’s airport is currently Scotland’s largest, but Edinburgh is planning an expansion which could make it surpass Glasgow. To get to Edinburgh, chances are very good you’ll be flying through another major hub in Europe (probably London). If you have more time than money to spend on travel, you could try getting a round-trip ticket to London and then purchasing a separate ticket on a budget carrier like easyJet or Ryanair to get you to Edinburgh.

You can find a complete list of airlines serving Edinburgh here, you can track flight arrivals here and departures here. A map of the airport’s terminals is here. There is a luggage storage facility between the check-in area and the international arrivals area (details are here). The airport has Internet access points and WiFi (both for a fee) - information is here. Your dining and shopping options at the airport are to be found here. Your ground transportation options are listed here, and include train, bus and taxi. Car rental agencies are listed here and driving directions are here. The most important driving direction, however, is that you’d do well to remember to drive on the left. Everyone else will be.

Be sure to check on these airfare deals to Edinburgh, and then read about what to do and where to stay once you get there.

More Information on Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, is a vibrant mix of old and new. From its hilltop castle and historic Royal Mile to its lively nightlife and fabulous modern restaurants, Edinburgh has much to offer the traveler. Visit during the summer to take in the famous Military Tattoo or the Fringe Festival (and several more festivals besides), or avoid the crowds and brave winter’s blustery weather. Edinburgh is a great city to visit any time of year, even if you’re forced indoors by the rain. And while you’re there, you can attempt to master the pronunciation of the city’s name. It’s not as easy as it looks.