About Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport (IATA Name: EDI) is an International airport situated in the Ingliston area of Edinburgh in Scotland in the United Kingdom. In addition to being Scotland’s busiest airport, Edinburgh Airport is ranked the sixth busiest airport among UK airports.
Edinburgh Airport has one runway measuring 250 meters and one passenger terminal. Also, there are more than 35 airlines operating over 220 routes and over 10 destinations via Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh Airport operates scheduled flights to a host of European countries, Canada, the USA, the United Kingdom, and Middle Eastern countries.
Global Infrastructure Partners has been the owner and operator of Edinburgh Airport since the year 2012 after it got ownership from BAA. Subsequently, Edinburgh Airport has been revamped by improving its passenger facilities, extending its runways, and acquiring new routes.
History
The story of Edinburgh Airport starts from the year 1916 when the Turnhouse Aerodrome was established as a military base during World War One. Then, the year 1918 witnessed the conversion of the airfield into an RAF Turnhouse following the evolution of the Royal Air Force. However, it was during the Second World War when the first runway was developed at the airport while commercial services at the airport started in the year 1947.
Later, in the 1970s, the British Airports Authority (BAA) got control of Edinburgh Airport. Thereafter, the Queen officiated the first terminal in the year 1977.
Over the years, Edinburgh Airport has seen new developments for serving more passengers.
Transportation
Edinburgh Airport is accessible via motorways, buses, trams, and railways.
Among bus operators serving Edinburgh Airport are McGill’s Scotland East, Citylink, Xplore Dundee, Lothian Buses, and Stagecoach East Scotland.
Where road travelers are concerned, they can take the M8 and M9 motorways to reach A8 where Edinburgh Airport is located. Additionally, you can arrive at Edinburgh Airport from the M90 motorway passing the Queensferry Crossing.
Edinburgh Airport does not have a dedicated railway station. Though, the Edinburgh Gateway Station located nearby serves the airport via an interchange with Edinburgh Trams services. Moreover, you can travel by tram to Edinburgh Park railway station from the airport. Edinburgh Trams also traverses the western suburbs of Edinburgh and terminates at the City Centre.
Edinburgh Airport Contact Details
Edinburgh Airport is equipped with shops, restaurants, car parks, and lounges. Among lounges, the airport has the British Airways lounge, Aspire Lounge, and Plaza Premium lounge. Besides, you can browse through the World Duty-Free airport outlet to indulge yourself. Moreover, you can stop over at Burger King, All Bar One, Barburrito, and Hudson Street Grill, among other restaurants, for refreshments before boarding your flight.
To know more about the facilities offered at Edinburgh Airport, you can call on +44 (0)131 357 6337 from Monday to Friday, 0900 hours to 1400 hours. Also, you can avail of the airport live chat service from Monday to Friday, 0900 hours to 1700 hours, via Facebook Messenger or by tapping the “How Can We Help You?” tab.
| Edinburgh Airport Contact | |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport Helpline | +44 (0)131 357 6337 |
| Car Parking Phone | +44 (0)131 357 6337 |
| Luggage Point | 0330 223 0893 |
Email Id: info@edinburghairport.com
Office Address
Edinburgh Airport Customer Support, Room 1/24 Almond House, Almond Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN
Edinburgh Airport Airline Contacts
Atlantic Airways
BA Cityflyer
Crystal Ski
Iberia Express
Inghams
Lauda
Transavia
Transavia France
Disclaimer
Connectdesk.co.uk provides Edinburgh Airport-related details but the Popup-listed Helpline is our help & sales team. Connectdesk.co.uk is not an airline or travel agent. We help customers to make new bookings or edit bookings. We levy a service fee after getting customer approval.