United Kingdom · Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Online Check-in
Scotland's busiest airport, located 13 km west of Edinburgh city centre. Single terminal serves heavy domestic UK + European leisure + transatlantic. Major easyJet, Jet2, British Airways base.
Now at Edinburgh Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
Quick information
Airlines we cover at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport hosts about 35 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 1 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.
How to check in for a flight from Edinburgh Airport
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Check in online before you leave home
Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.
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Arrive at the right terminal
EDI has 1 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.
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Drop off checked baggage
Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.
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Pass security
Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.
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Reach your gate on time
Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.
Tips for Edinburgh Airport
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Tram is fastest to Edinburgh centre
Edinburgh Trams (£6 single) connect airport to Princes Street + York Place every 7 min. 30 min ride. Stops at Haymarket train station for onward connections.
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Single security — fast moving
EDI consolidated security is well-staffed. Average queue 10–15 min outside summer peak. Edinburgh Fast Track available for £8 (skip queue).
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Festival August chaos
August Edinburgh Festival sees daily passenger surges. Hotel premium room rates +200%. Book accommodation + ground transport early. Flights sell out far in advance.
Popular destinations from Edinburgh Airport
Frequently asked questions
How early should I arrive at Edinburgh Airport?
2 hours for European, 2.5 hours for international. Festival August add 30 min to all timings.
Is the tram or bus faster from EDI?
Tram is generally faster + smoother (~30 min). Airlink 100 bus is cheaper (£5) but slower (~30 min) and traffic-dependent.
Can I fly from Edinburgh to Highlands?
Yes — Loganair operates EDI to Inverness, Stornoway, Sumburgh (Shetland), Kirkwall (Orkney). Most flights 1 hour. Crucial regional connectivity for remote Scotland.
Official sources
The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Edinburgh Airport official site below.
- Wikipedia: Edinburgh Airport — Editorial overview, history, statistics.
- FlightRadar24: EDI live data — Live flight arrivals, departures, and delays.
- gov.uk travel advice — Up-to-date entry requirements and security guidance for United Kingdom.