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.

Long Stay Express - Non Flexible

no problems at all
5 Rating Book Again: Yes b gilmour - 19 Oct 2018 14:38

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Very good service
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Hilary Turbayne - 19 Oct 2018 11:24

Plane Parking Summer Special

I have used the long stay parking at EDI many times but on this occasion I thought the bus service from the terminal was shocking! It was peak time and the airport was busy therefore a long queue formed for the bus back to the car park...I waited for over 20 minutes for a bus! It was peak time, why weren’t there more buses running...and on time? When a bus did eventually arrive it was not a proper EDI long stay bus but a non-branded regular bus with one door at the front and no luggage racking. It was a struggle for most folk to get their luggage on and caused further issues when prams were coming on too. Getting off the bus at the car park first few stops was difficult because of the congestion on the bus. Frankly, it was a mess and a poor reflection on Scotland’s capital city’s airport!
2 Rating Book Again: No Disappointed! - 19 Oct 2018 10:48

Plane Parking Summer Special

Easy access to parking Close to airport Short transfer time Bus stops convenient Frequent transfers Good experience and value
5 Rating Book Again: Yes DAVID WHYTE - 19 Oct 2018 10:23

Secure Airparks Self Park - Super Earlybird

Perfect secure air park at Edinburgh. Easy transaction and transfer to and from airport was trouble free. Highly recommended company for your airport parking. Driver on bus transfer was helpful and pleasant. Cost was very competitive and was very close to airport. Will use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Norrie Buick - 19 Oct 2018 10:10

ACE Meet & Greet Edinburgh - Non-Flex

Handy due to not having to look for a parking space but a bit frustrating that you still have to call when arriving back then wait for the car to arrive if no luggage to collect & cant call until in the terminal. I thought the point of meet & greet was thst your car would be waiting for you & the reason you give you flight number when booking. Even being able to text would be easier than calling then everyone round about wont hear you giving all your car details. Possibly would use again but maybe not if mo luggage to collect as need that time for the car to arrive back especially at busy times.
3 Rating Book Again: No Catherine Innes - 18 Oct 2018 18:40

Plane Parking Express

Directions not clear/accurate enough. Difficult to find office/ports cabin. Meet & greet was "leave your car over there" , and on return "your car is in so& so row whatever"! Price good but description & directions need attention.
3 Rating Book Again: Yes Verified Customer - 18 Oct 2018 10:26

Secure Airparks - Self Park

Excellent service. So easy to book and easy transport to and from airport. Would definitely use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Nancy Crone - 17 Oct 2018 16:12

Flying Scot

Easy peasy.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Mike kobak - 17 Oct 2018 16:11

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Great car park. Number recognition works perfectly. No problems at all. Dropped off outside the terminal. The other one I used recently dropped you off behind the multi-story car park. This was much better. Car park also kept in good state of repair.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Red60 - 17 Oct 2018 15:06