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Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse. 

You can rent a car or take a taxi at the airport for your transportation to the city center. If you prefer getting on a means of public transportation, you should keep in mind that the closest metro station is located 2 kilometers of the airport. Fortunately, almost all hotels offer airport shuttle service for their guests and you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance.

Car Rental

You can rent a budget-friendly car by getting in contact with Europcar which is the only car rental company offering service at the airport. If you follow the Midi Louise Moresu Boulevard, which continues along the coast, in order to get to the city center with the car you have rented, you will be accompanied by a beautiful sea view during your travel. By following this route which is the shortest way, you can be in the city center in about 20 minutes. There is also a limousine rental company at the airport for those who want a luxurious travel.

Taxi / Train

You can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi departing from the airport terminal building. If you want to reduce your transportation cost, you can go to the nearest train station, Frayere Train Station, by taxi and get on the route TER going to the city center. Frayere Railway Station is about 2 km away from the airport and you can get there in just a few minutes by taxi. The train route TER that you will get on here takes you to the city center in about half an hour.

Hotel Shuttle

Almost all hotels in Cannes offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can have a very comfortable travel by making a reservation in advance.