Holidays from Edinburgh Airport
Holidays from Edinburgh Airport begin right away as you step into the huge terminal offering excellent connections to top destinations across Europe and beyond, plus, modern facilities, convenient transport links, and a wide range of shops and eateries. It’s Scotalnd’s busiest airport for a reason and there’s no question as to how 15.8 million passengers walked through the terminal last year – the only question is, when will you?
Last Minute Holidays from Edinburgh Airport
Partnering with over 30 airlines to fly you to more than 150 destinations worldwide, the world really is your oyster with holidays from Edinburgh Airport. Whether it’s an All Inclusive holiday, a cheap spontaneous break or a last minute holiday from Edinburgh you’re after, rest assured, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
You can head to all corners of the world no matter if you’re just looking for a short flight within Europe to popular picks like Alicante and other mainland Spain spots, or the year round favourite Spanish Islands of the Canaries and Balearics. Even Turkey, Croatia, Bulgaria, not to mention Morocco, Cyprus, Greece, Tunisia and so many more.
Explore some fascinating cities too with routes to Amsterdam, Brussels, Krakow and many more, as well as iconic cities in the USA like New York, Chicago, Orlando, or even over to Dubai.
Pre-boarding hours at Edinburgh Airport
After you make your way through security, it’s full swing holiday time. First things first, stroll through World Duty Free and pick up all your favourite designer goods, make-up, sunglasses, perfumes and alcohol – or to save time, you can browse online using the Reserve and Collect service, which means all you have to do on the day is pick them up from the counter – this is a handy way to save even more money too!
Then you can hit the other shops in the terminal, immerse yourself in popular high street brands such as Fat Face, JD Sport, Accessorize and Boots. You can pick up any treats or bits you forgot to pack! WH Smiths is always an obligatory stop for last minute travel essentials or snacks for the plane.
After the shops you’ll have surely worked up an appetite, so you can head straight over to one of the many restaurants in Edinburgh Airport for a delicious treat. Café Nero, Krispy Kreme and Burger King among other cafes offer quick and tasty treats, while All Bar One, Barburrito and Pizza Express offer a delicious sit down meal. Of course, you’ve got to pop in Wetherspoons for the first holiday drink – or two.
If you’re heading on holiday from Edinburgh with the family there are dedicated family lanes to get you through security without the extra stress of queues, and most of the restaurants offer kids’ menus so they can enjoy a treat too.
If you’re looking for something a little extra or are celebrating a special occasion, there are a few airport lounges to choose between. Aspire Lounge is great for those on business trips as there are designated work booths, but there are also family areas if it’s easier to be somewhere quiet with the kids. Plaza Premium and Escape Lounge are also luxurious areas to really get your holiday off on the right foot – expect complimentary food and drink, as well as Wi-Fi and incredible runway views.
Frequently Asked Questions About Edinburgh Airport
You can fly to more than 150 destinations across the world from Edinburgh Airport.
Popular destinations to fly to in Europe include Spain, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia and Bulgaria – plus many more.
If you’re looking to head a bit further afield you’ll find flights to Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia – which are great if you’re looking for some winter sun!
You can also fly long haul from Edinburgh to incredible cities in the USA, like New York, Chicago, Orlando and Philadelphia, or to the United Arab Emirates to Dubai.
Getting to Edinburgh Airport couldn’t be easier – you’ll be holidaying before you know it!
Edinburgh Airport is just 5 minutes from the M9 so it’s super accessible to drive to from all over the country. Use postcode EH12 9DN to reach Edinburgh Airport and then follow the signs to your chosen car park.
Taking the train to Edinburgh Airport is also effortless. Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park, Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley will all connect you to the airport from all over. Hop on the tram (which departs every 7 minutes from all stops) which will drop you right outside the terminal doors.
There’s a variety of Edinburgh Airport parking options for all budgets and wants.
Plane Parking is Edinburgh Airports most affordable parking option for those looking to stick to a budget. It’s a self-park car park so you simply park your car and hop on the free shuttle bus that runs every 18 minutes and you’ll be at the airport in just 10 minutes.
The Long Stay Car Park is for those holidaying for more than four days. It’s another self park option and is just a 10-12 minute walk from the terminal doors.
For a super convenient option, Fast Park is just a one minute walk away and you hand over your keys at reception, where one of the staff will then park and secure your car whilst you’re on holiday. You’ll have a barcode you need to keep safe so that upon your return you scan it at the lockers to retrieve your keys – pretty nifty, right?
If you’re just dropping off or collecting, you can use the free 30 minutes in the Long Stay Car park for a convenient parking option.
There’s several more parking options available to you which you can find through Holiday Extras.
There are several hotels at Edinburgh Airport perfect for a hassle-free morning, or day, before your flight.
The nearest hotel to Edinburgh Airport is the Hampton by Hilton where you can lap up some luxury with a comfortable bed, Wi-Fi and a complimentary hot breakfast.
The Doubletree by Hilton is another popular pick sitting just a short and free shuttle bus journey away from the airport. You can expect the same luxuries, plus a gym, spa and pool onsite!
There’s also several Premier Inn hotels near Edinburgh Airport which are great for families and with buses and trams nearby, getting to the airport couldn’t be easier.
Edinburgh Airport still has the 100ml liquid rule still in place. This means you cannot have any liquids over 100ml in your hand luggage – these will need to go in your hold suitcase.
You can keep up with all the latest information about security at Edinburgh Airport to ensure you stay in the know!
Find out which airports have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule if you are interested.