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Edinburgh Airport

Airport·Ingliston

EDI

About Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is west of the city at Ingliston, linked to the centre by Edinburgh Trams and Lothian’s Airlink 100.

Why it's on our list

  • EDI

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Edinburgh Airport before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Edinburgh Airport are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest tram stops and railway stations

  1. Edinburgh AirportTram300 m4 min walk
  2. Ingliston Park & RideTram1.2 km15 min walk

Key sights

  1. Royal Botanic Garden9.5 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 31 min
  2. Edinburgh Castle9.9 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 32 min
  3. St Giles’ Cathedral10 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min
  4. National Museum11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min
  5. Holyroodhouse12 kmCar or taxi 37 min
  6. Britannia12 kmCar or taxi 37 min
  7. Arthur’s Seat12 kmCar or taxi 39 min

Main railway stations

  1. Haymarket8.7 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 29 min
  2. Edinburgh Waverley11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min

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