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.

Flying Scot

Top marks to all who are employed here !
5 Rating Book Again: Yes LIVINGSTONE MARY - 21 Feb 2019 17:20

ACE Meet & Greet Edinburgh

Having used this service for many years, and always written a glowing review, I was slightly disappointed this time. In the past the car has always been waiting for us when we get out of the airport. A bonus when you've had a long flight and are arriving in Edinburgh in February. This time we had to wait 20 minutes for it to arrive. As usual, we phoned once our bags were collected, but I thought the company kept an eye on flight arrivals (which is why you give them these details) so that the car is at the airport in good time, as has happened previously. This may be a one off, but felt the service was not as good. We'd have been just as quick (and warmer) getting on a bus. I will book again just in case there was a problem that I wasn't made aware of.
3 Rating Book Again: Yes I Robertson - 21 Feb 2019 14:16

Flying Scot

Very happy, dropped of car, transported to airport very quickly. On return called the number on the card supplied and bus arrived within 5 mins. Very good service, would recommend *****
5 Rating Book Again: Yes George Duncan - 20 Feb 2019 11:45

Scotpark Holiday Plus

Driver was helpful and courteous,busses run regularly....no waits.Very competitively priced if booked ahead.Will use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Jim Drinkwater - 19 Feb 2019 17:15

Scotpark Short Stay Saver

Easy parking. Great for Edinburgh airport. Friendly and helpful drop off and pick up at airport.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes john lawson - 19 Feb 2019 10:39

ACE Meet & Greet Edinburgh - Non-Flex

10 out of 10 Easy drop off and car waiting for our return No issues Will use again
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Douglas Ramm - 19 Feb 2019 10:01

Plane Parking Express

Absolutly great option for us.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Beata Szykowska - 19 Feb 2019 10:00

Plane Parking Express

Was met by a very cheery Scottish guy who directed me to parking lane then was dealt with by a quite surly man who wasnt very pleasant at all. I asked if he wanted flight details he said no and gave him return times. On return same cheery Scottish guy was in office and directed me to car which was nearby. When I tried to leave the barrier wouldnt raise and display said I owed £3!. I called the office who said my plane must have been late....yes by 90 minutes so hardly my fault and especially If I was booked to 11pm instead of 6pm I wouldnt have been charged more. The man in office sorted it out and I was on my way. Apart from that it was seamless, would consider again.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes SP - 18 Feb 2019 23:31

Maple Meet & Greet Edinburgh - Non Flex

Excellent service yet again
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Virginia Ratcliffe - 18 Feb 2019 10:36

Secure Airparks Self Park - Super Earlybird

I love that this is such a seamless process with a great drop-off point by international arrivals. Yesterday the driver helped me with my case both in and out, despite my air if strong independence!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Jenni - 18 Feb 2019 10:11