Flying

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Edinburgh sign airport

Edinburgh airport is 20 minutes by car from the city centre. There is a bus service (twice hourly to/from Waverley bridge, free for pensioners), and taxis (fare price is £15-£20.).

Glasgow Airport

You may find it easier/cheaper to get a flight to Glasgow Airport on the West Coast and then travel by train or bus to Edinburgh. It takes a little over an hour to drive between Glasgow and Edinburgh (depending on traffic).

Airports, airlines and services for those flying by plane to Edinburgh

Useful aviation links