Edinburgh Airport

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Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s busiest airport, welcoming more than 14.7 million people through our doors in 2019. We’re also the 6th busiest airport in the UK.

As the place Where Scotland Meets The World, we fly to more than 150 destinations and work with 40 airlines to welcome people to Scotland and take Scotland to the world.

Directly employing around 750 staff with a further 7000 across the campus, Edinburgh Airport is owned by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global, independent infrastructure investor.

Airport News

100ml liquid rule lifted at Edinburgh Airport

The 100ml liquids rule for airport security has been lifted at Edinburgh Airport for the first time since it was introduced in 2006 following the installation of top-of-the-range security x-ray technology. It means passengers will be …

New passenger lounge opens at Edinburgh Airport

A new lounge offering passengers a comfortable and relaxing start to their trip has opened this morning at Edinburgh Airport just ahead of the peak summer season. Escape Lounges opened its doors today, with the award-winning …

Edinburgh Airport's new BrewDog bar opens in time for festive travel

Two new openings will provide passengers with even more choice as they travel through Edinburgh Airport during the festive period. BrewDog has unveiled its new bar close to gate 11, while Sainsbury’s has now opened the …

Edinburgh Airport implements 'Deep Turnaround' to optimise the aircraft turnaround process

Edinburgh has announced the implementation of 'Deep Turnaround', a solution developed by Aviation Solutions – a subsidiary of Schiphol Group, to optimise the aircraft turnaround process and minimise delays. This collaboration will help Edinburgh Airport …

New route and additional aircraft for easyJet at Edinbugh Airport

easyJet will launch a brand-new route from Edinburgh to Zurich next summer as it bases a 10th aircraft at the capital’s airport. The new year-round route will start on 2nd May 2025 and operate twice weekly …

Edinburgh Airport seeks feedback on future noise management plans

Edinburgh Airport is seeking feedback from communities on how it plans to manage and mitigate noise caused by aviation operations. The airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched its draft Noise Action Plan …

Welcoming Austrian Airlines to Edinburgh Airport

Austrian Airlines will arrive at Edinburgh Airport for the first time next summer with new direct flights to Vienna. The airline will touch down at Scotland’s busiest airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, to operate …

Edinburgh Airport Launches Check-in Hall Redesign Project

Check-in-improvements-will-deliver-more-space-for-passengers Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched a £5.8 million project to redesign its check-in hall. This project will deliver more space for passengers and introduce new self-service technology and digital wayfinding. The investment …

Revamp sees BrewDog expand presence at Edinburgh Airport

An expanded BrewDog bar and a new Sainsbury’s store are among the changes coming to Edinburgh Airport amid a major revamp for passengers. BrewDog opened its first ever airport bar at EDI in 2019 and due …

Edinburgh Airport trials extended Twilight bag drop service

Passengers using Edinburgh Airport’s popular Twilight bag drop service will benefit from the service offering increased hours and days as more people are encouraged to drop off their bags the night before. Passengers with a car …

VINCI Airports to acquire the majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport

Agreement signed to acquire a 50.01% shareholding in the company owning Edinburgh Airport. First airport in Scotland and sixth in the UK in 2023, with traffic of 14.4 million passengers. After Belfast International in 2018 …

Contact

Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH12 9DN
  • 0131 357 6337

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