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.

Terminal Multi-Storey & FastTRACK (P)

The ease of booking, convenience of the car park and the reasonable price makes this a very good option for me. The addition of security fast track is a real bonus at busy times. My one reservation was poor signing into the car park with a shared entrance at the first point with tarmac parking. The route I thought I had to take after that said coaches only on the barrier. When I came out and went round again I saw cars getting in where I had initially tried. Parking good though and very handy when you return.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Lorna - 07 Dec 2018 10:22

Scotpark Short Stay Saver

Excellent service. Driver was very polite and helpful. Tip- don’t forget to validate your ticket in the office before you leave the car park.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes O blondel - 07 Dec 2018 10:10

Scotpark Super Saver

Great location for airport and bus transfer so quick. Would use again.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes L Bradshaw - 06 Dec 2018 20:33

Maple Meet & Greet Edinburgh - Non Flex

All went well, very prompt and polite service. No issues.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Derek Drever - 06 Dec 2018 15:06

ACE Meet & Greet Edinburgh - Non-Flex

This is the third time I have used the Edinburgh Meet & Greet service and again the service was punctual. This time we were delayed through non-arrival of baggage and when I phoned, the car was already waiting. The driver had heated the car, even switched on the anti-skid setting for freezing conditions. I will continue to use and recommend the service. Thank you Jim
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Jim Patrick - 06 Dec 2018 12:48

Maple Meet & Greet Edinburgh

Maple Meet & Greet provide a consistently excellent service
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Fiona Ford - 06 Dec 2018 11:44

Secure Airparks Self Park - Advance Purchase

Excellent service, easy to use, definitely recommend and will use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Marilyn Blackwood - 06 Dec 2018 02:16

Plane Parking

Excellent service no worries just straight there and back could not be better
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Henry Oneill - 05 Dec 2018 19:00

Maple Meet & Greet Edinburgh - Non Flex

First time we have used this great service, picked the car up as soon as we arrived and had it warmed up and ready when we returned. A two min walk to and from the terminal. Will definitely use them again
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Tony F - 04 Dec 2018 21:57

Plane Parking Summer Special

Spaces very tight and limited. Have to cross over to long stay car park to get transfer shuttle, much better spaces and area there. On exiting was told I was due £125 despite prepayment, eventually sorted out but a hassle after a long flight and rainy weather.
2 Rating Book Again: No Verified Customer - 04 Dec 2018 18:18