Edinburgh airport is Scotland’s busiest airport with over 14 million passengers through its doors in 2018. Whilst its not the biggest building to navigate it can be slightly confusing on arrival. The airport is a thin long building that has been constantly expanded over time. Check in and arrivals are on the ground floor and departures are on the upper level.
What is the best way to the city centre?
What facilities does it have?
How to get to Edinburgh Airport
Located approximately 6 miles from the city centre. Edinburgh airport is the last stop on the Edinburgh Tram line. All passengers pay an additional premium for the extra stop. Travel time is around 40 minutes. Our in depth guide on how to travel from Edinburgh airport to the city centre details the quickest and easiest ways to travel.
Lounges at Edinburgh Airport
There are 4 executive lounges at Edinburgh Airport and these are the new Aspire lounge at gate 16, the Aspire lounge at gate 4, the No.1 lounge and the British Airways.
Aspire Lounge
Opening Hours
04:30 – 20:30 Sunday – Friday. 04:30 – 20:00 Saturday
Location
Airside – after Security Checks and the Duty Free Shop, turn right. Follow directions to Gate 16 and the lounge is located on the 2nd Floor.
Price
Book Via the Executive Lounges Website for approximately £28 per adult and £18 per child.
Additional Information
Complimentary single malt Spey Whisky
Max Stay of 3 hours
Currently there are 2 Aspire lounges in Edinburgh with this being the new lounge that opened in 2019.
Priority Pass & Dragonpass members accepted subject to availability.
Facilities
Aspire Lounge
Opening Hours
04:30 – 20:30 Sunday – Friday. 04:30 – 20:00 Saturday
Location
Airside – once through security & Duty Free turn left. The lounge is located adjacent to Gate 4.
Price
Book Via the Executive Lounges Website for approximately £28 per adult and £18 per child.
Additional Information
Complimentary single malt Spey Whisky
Max Stay of 3 hours
Currently there are 2 Aspire lounges in Edinburgh with this being the older lounge with the new lounge opening in 2019.
Facilities
No1 Lounge
Opening Hours
04:30 – 21:00 Daily.
Location
Airside – after Security Checks follow signs to the No1 Edinburgh. The lounge is located towards Gate 16.
Price
Book Via the No1 Website for £30 or pay on the door for £35. Discount rates are available by purchasing a Groupon voucher for £28.11.
Children between the age of 2 to 11 years of age cost £18 in advance or £20 on the door.
Additional Information
Champagne is subject to additional charge.
The stylish new lounge boasts floor to ceiling windows and offers guests unparalleled views of the runway, a beautifully designed fluted marble bar, as well as new bistro and lounge areas.
Facilities
British Airways Lounge
Opening Hours
| Saturday | 5:15am–7pm |
| Sunday | 5:15am–9pm |
| Monday | 5am–8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 5am–8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 5am–8:30pm |
| Thursday | 5am–8:30pm |
| Friday | 5:15am–8:30pm |
Location
Airside – once through security & Duty Free turn left.
Additional Information
BA have announced plans in 2020 to refurbish this lounge.
Access to the British Airways Galleries Lounge is granted if you are:
- flying on a scheduled British Airways flight in First class or business class
- a Silver or Gold Member of the British Airways Executive Club on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or their oneworld partners
- an Emerald or Sapphire member of any of the oneworld airline frequent flyer programmes on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or one of their oneworld partners
- over the age of 18 years, or if under 18 years you are accompanied by a responsible adult.
