Cheap Edinburgh Airport Parking

Edinburgh Airport has EV chargers in its own car parks:

• Terminal Parking: 15 22kW chargers. Maximum stay four days.
• Plane Parking: 20 7kW chargers, with no time limit. A free shuttle bus runs to the terminal.
• FastPark: book the FastPark Electric Charging option and your car is charged while you are away.

In Terminal Parking and Plane Parking, charging costs 55p per kW plus a £1 plug-in fee, on top of the parking charge. See the airport's EV charger page for current details.

Secure Airparks, an independent car park, sells a separate Electric Bay booking: you park yourself, keep your keys and charge with your own Type 2 cable, and the charging is included in that booking's price.

Edinburgh Airport FastTrack security gives departing passengers a faster lane through security, for an extra cost. You can book online or buy on the day; see the airport's FastTrack page for current prices. It is included with Multi-storey parking bookings. FastTrack Passport Control for arriving passengers was withdrawn in July 2024.

As for airport lounges, Edinburgh Airport has several different options:

Escape Lounge

Near gate 4. Open to all passengers, whatever the airline, with complimentary drinks and seasonal food. Pre-booking is recommended.

Turkish Airlines Lounge

Near gate 16. Open to all passengers regardless of airline or class, including Priority Pass and DragonPass members, with complimentary drinks and halal-certified food.

See the airport's lounges page for prices and opening times.

Aspire Lounge

The Aspire Lounge is in the north-east of the terminal and is a great option for business travellers. It’s cosy, calming, relaxing, and includes unlimited Wi-Fi and work booths for travellers who want to work before they fly.

There is also a family booth area and tableside charging facilities.

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance and there is a limit of 5 people per booking. The Aspire Lounge is open from 4:30 am to 8 pm Sunday to Friday and 4:30 am to 7 pm Saturday. It has a smart/casual dress code.

British Airways Lounge

The British Airways Lounge is next to gate 4. It is not open to every BA passenger: entry depends on your ticket and your British Airways Club or oneworld status. If you are flying with British Airways, check your eligibility and the opening times with the airline before you travel.

Prayer Room

Edinburgh Airport operates a prayer room where passengers of all faiths and denominations can go to relax and pray. It is located on the ground floor in International Arrivals 1.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is just under 6 miles from Edinburgh city centre. It has a single runway and passenger terminal, employs around 2,500 people, and serves over 150 destinations.

Some of the airport’s biggest airlines include Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, and Jet2, and while it flies to many European and North American destinations, its most popular routes are to UK airports like Heathrow and Gatwick.

What You Need to Know About Edinburgh Airport

Covers 221 routes in 158 destinations 1 runway spanning 2560m Home to over 40 carriers 1 terminal 16,980,588 passengers in 2025 Formerly owned by British Airports Authority (BAA)

Top Tips for Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport doesn’t have a dedicated railway station, but you can access it through Edinburgh Gateway station. Numerous bus services (including Stagecoach East Scotland and Lothian Buses) serve the airport. You should try to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. Check-in online to avoid queues and delays. M&S Simply Food, Luggage Point, and WHSmith are available before security. Numerous fashion stores (BOSS, Next, Kurt Geiger) are available after security. Duty-free alcohol, treats, and more are available from World Duty Free. All Bar One, Burger King, BrewDog, Costa, Wetherspoon, and others offer food and drink.