Edinburgh Airport
Flights to Edinburgh arrive at Edinburgh Airport, which lies to the west of the city in Ingliston.
Edinburgh Airport is highly accessible from all over Scotland, and visitors can get to and from Edinburgh Airport by bus, tram, taxi and even bike. Depending on your time of travel and mode of transport the journey takes between 25 – 45 minutes on average.
Flights to Edinburgh from the UK
From London
Edinburgh is well served by all of London’s main airports. London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London Stansted.
From Northern Ireland
Regular flights from both Belfast City and Belfast Airports.
From the Rest of the UK
Including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exter, Isle Man, Newquay and Southampton.
Flights to Edinburgh from the Rest of the World:
You can fly to Edinburgh from many destinations around the globe. For a full list of services available visit the Edinburgh Airport Website
Tram
Thanks to the efficient tram system, getting from Edinburgh Airport to the heart of the city is a breeze. Here are some key details:
- Tram Duration: The journey from the airport to the city centre takes approximately 40 minutes via the tram.
- Frequency: Trams run at regular intervals, approximately every 7-10 minutes.
- Ticketing: Tickets may be bought online at edinburghtrams.com or ticket machines are conveniently available at every tram stop.
- Ticket types: Various types including single tickets airport to city – £7.50; three-day multitrip including airport and city zone – £18.
Please note: Princess Street and St Andrew’s Square trams stops are a five-minute walk from the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh.
For further information please visit Edinburgh Trams website: Homepage | Edinburgh Trams
Train
Edinburgh’s two major railway stations, Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Haymarket, with regular services to other parts of Scotland and the UK on a frequent basis.
Please note: Edinburgh Waverley Station is a five-minute walk from the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh.
For detailed travel information, please visit Forever Edinburgh website: Getting Here – Forever Edinburgh
Public Transport – further information.
For further information about public transport around Edinburgh which includes bus, tram, and taxis, please visit Forever Edinburgh Website: