Edinburgh Airport Parking

Edinburgh Airport information

Edinburgh Airport started commercial services in 1947, previously having been a British air defence base known as Turnhouse Aerodrome since 1918.

Situated in Ingleston, just off the M8, about 6 miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre, it is the busiest airport in Scotland and handling over 12.3 million passengers in 2016 and is the sixth busiest in the UK.

Edinburgh Airport is currently owned and operated by Global Infrastructure Partners, which is also the majority shareholder and management leader at Gatwick Airport. There is one main terminal building and two runways servicing all arrivals and departures. Among many other airlines, Easyjet, Ryanair and British Airways all fly out of Edinburgh Airport.

How to Get to Edinburgh Airport

The entrance to Edinburgh Airport is reached by the A8 Glasgow Road, close to the M8 and M9 motorways. The A8 junction is between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts.

The postcode to use for your trusty sat nav is EH12 9DN.

Car Parking Options at Edinburgh Airport

There is a wide variety of parking options at Edinburgh Airport, both on-airport and off-airport as well as meet and greet parking.

On-Airport Parking at Edinburgh Airport

There are several on-airport parking options to choose from the Short Stay Multi-storey to the budget Plane Parking. These car parks run by Edinburgh Airport have the Park Mark accreditation for safer parking.

Long Stay Parking at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Official on-airport parking includes the Long Stay car park as well as the budget option Plane Parking where you can use the free bus service to get to and from the terminal. Then there is the Mid Stay car park which is a little closer with a 5-8-minute walk to the terminal. All these car parks are self-park which means you can keep your car keys.

Short Stay Parking Edinburgh Airport

There are two Short stay parking options at Edinburgh Airport. Terminal Surface Parking, located right outside the terminal just a short walk to check-in and the covered Multi-Storey car park which included fastTRACK for passengers with hand luggage only.

Off-Airport Parking near Edinburgh Airport

Cheaper options available off the airport will include a free transfer bus, however unlike parking at the airport, you may need to leave your car keys at this type of car park.

Secure Airparks is a popular near-by car park with the Park-mark award, with just a couple minutes needed to transfer to the terminal.

Low Cost Parking, around 10 minutes away, offers very competitive rates too.

Meet and Greet at Edinburgh Airport

With this option, you will be met outside Edinburgh airport’s terminal building so no buses are required. Your car is then taken to a secured site before it is bought back to the terminal on your return so you can drive straight home.

Maple Manor Meet and Greet and Ace Meet and Greet both offer this service, which can also be very useful for those with mobility difficulties, families and travellers with large items of luggage e.g. skiers, snowboarders and golfers etc.

Hotels with parking at Edinburgh Airport

There are several hotels close to Edinburgh Airport and If you are driving to the airport you can book an Edinburgh hotel and parking package which will save you money on booking these two items separately.

The Doubletree by Hilton is ten minutes walk to the terminal or two minutes in the shuttle bus, this hotel has leisure facilities including an indoor pool. There is also the popular Holiday Inn Express nearby which is approx. 4-5 minutes on the shuttle bus. Both these hotels have parking packages available.

Edinburgh Airport Departure Lounge

Here you will find cafés and restaurants including Starbucks and Yo-Sushi, bars including Wetherspoons and a good variety of shops including World duty free shopping and brands such as MAC, Fatface, Michael Kors, BOSS and Kurt Geiger, as well the usual services such as as a bureau de change, cash dispensers, toilets, baby changing rooms and a prayer/quiet room.

Edinburgh Airport has free Wi-Fi that passengers can access anywhere in the terminal building free of charge for two hours per day and per device, whether on a mobile phone, laptop or tablet.

Edinburgh Airport Lounge

You can also book an executive lounge for and a comfortable start to your journey away from the hustle and bustle.

There are two lounges to choose from, the No:1 Lounge and the Aspire Lounge where you can enjoy complementary drinks from the bar including soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits as well as hot beverages and hot and cold snacks from the pantry table.

Edinburgh Airport Parking Map

Click on a point below to view information on the car park and the transfer time to Edinburgh airport.

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Efficient entry and exit. Helpful drivers.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Patricia Rossi - 12 Jul 2018 19:57

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Easy to find, easy to park and very quick shuttle to terminal.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Stuart Donaldson - 12 Jul 2018 15:17

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Excellent setup. A bit iffy finding an initial space however to be expected at this time of year. Prompt courteous transfer in and on return bus was just arriving at stance as we got there. This driver in particular was extremely helpful with everyone’s luggage both getting onto bus and getting of at each stop as required. Exiting car park seamless and faultless. All in all great job! Thank you.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Alan Paterson - 12 Jul 2018 10:29

Low Cost Parking

Excellent company only minutes to wait for bus to airport and on return bus was waiting at terminal. Will use this car park again no problem.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Tommy Keatings - 12 Jul 2018 10:24

Flying Scot

Despite being almost the last flight arriving last night and phoning to confirm arrival the bus sent was too small for those to be picked up causing a delay for me and several others. Also being left waiting for someone to manually operate the exit barrier for nine minutes irritates greatly after a ling journey. Looking at my call records I see that 58 minutes elapsed between phoning to conform that I'd picked up my bags to exiting the car park given we it is two minute walk to the bus and a three minute drive the the car park. Getting home at 1.30 AM instead of 12.30 irks
2 Rating Book Again: No Gordon Swan - 12 Jul 2018 10:14

ACE Meet & Greet Edinburgh

Great service. Easy to use and straightforward process to drop off and pick up car.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes I Anderson - 11 Jul 2018 20:30

Secure Airparks - Self Park

Easy to book and peace of mind knowing car is safe. Regular pick-up is great. Like the new pick-up point right outside International arrivals at Edinburgh.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Fiona Moore - 11 Jul 2018 15:59

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Excellent service would highly recommend
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Russell MARSHALL - 11 Jul 2018 12:12

Low Cost Parking

Getting to the Car Park was easy (was a bit worried as was travelling from Aberdeen). Professional service for pickup and drop off. Thanks
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Mahmood Qasim - 11 Jul 2018 10:37

Flying Scot

Rude, uncaring and poorly resourced. The worst parking experience I’ve experienced. Will not book again!
1 Rating Book Again: No Malcolm Pendreigh - 10 Jul 2018 19:45