Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh airport is Scotlandโ€™s busiest airport with over 14 million passengers through its doors in 2018.ย  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?

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What facilities does it have?

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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.

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Aspire Loungeย 

Opening Hours

04:30 โ€“ 20:30 Sunday โ€“ Friday. 04:30 โ€“ 20:00 Saturday

Location

Airside โ€“ 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 ยฃ28 per adult and ยฃ18 per child.

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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.

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Facilities

Disabled Access, TV, Internet,ย  No Smoking, Refreshments, Air Conditioning, Alcohol, Newspapers/Magazines, Flight Information, Digital Card Accepted, Wi-Fi

Aspire Loungeย 

Opening Hours

04:30 โ€“ 20:30 Sunday โ€“ Friday. 04:30 โ€“ 20:00 Saturday

Location

Airside โ€“ once through security & Duty Free turn left. The lounge is located adjacent to Gate 4.

Price

Book Via the Executive Lounges Website for approximately ยฃ28 per adult and ยฃ18 per child.

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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

Disabled Access, TV,ย  Internet, No Smoking, Refreshments, Air Conditioning, Alcohol, Newspapers/Magazines, Conference, Digital Card Accepted, Wi-Fi

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No1 Loungeย 

Opening Hours

04:30 โ€“ 21:00 Daily.ย 

Location

Airside โ€“ after Security Checks follow signs to the No1 Edinburgh. The lounge is located towards Gate 16.

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Price

Book Via the No1 Website for ยฃ30 or pay on the door for ยฃ35. Discount rates areย  available by purchasing a Groupon voucher for ยฃ28.11.

Children between the age of 2 to 11 years of age cost ยฃ18 in advance or ยฃ20 on the door.

Additional Information

Champagne is subject to additional charge.

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The stylish new loungeย  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

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Disabled Access, TV,ย  No Smoking, Refreshments,ย  Air Conditioning, Alcohol, Newspapers/Magazines, Flight Information, Digital Card Accepted, Wi-Fi.

British Airways Lounge

Opening Hours

Saturday 5:15amโ€“7pm
Sunday 5:15amโ€“9pm
Monday 5amโ€“8:30pm
Tuesday 5amโ€“8:30pm
Wednesday 5amโ€“8:30pm
Thursday 5amโ€“8:30pm
Friday 5:15amโ€“8:30pm

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Location

Airside โ€“ once through security & Duty Free turn left.

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Additional Information

BA have announced plans in 2020 to refurbish this lounge.

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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.ย 

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