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Edinburgh Airport at a glance
- Airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Location: Ingliston, around 8 miles west of Edinburgh city centre. Postcode: EH12 9DN
- Terminals: 1 (single terminal)
- Taxi prices from: £34 for local journeys
- Flagship local route: Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre, from £45
- Meet and Greet: Included with all airport bookings
- Flight monitoring: Yes - driver tracks the flight and adjusts for delays
- Free waiting time: 45 minutes from the flight’s actual landing time
- Free cancellation: Yes - before the booking’s cancellation cut-off time
- Drop-off charge: £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute (raised from £6 on 18 May 2026)
- Nearest rail: Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations nearby; the Edinburgh Trams run from the terminal to the city centre
- Trustpilot: 4.4/5
- Awards: Best Ground Transport platform, Travolution Awards 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2023
Edinburgh Airport Taxis and Transfers
A taxi to Edinburgh Airport starts from £34 for local journeys, with the price fixed at the time of booking and no surge fees. Instantly compare quotes from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators for taxis to or from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), then select the ride that suits you on price, eco-friendliness or car type. As Scotland’s busiest airport, Edinburgh serves long-haul, European and domestic routes, and a pre-booked transfer means a named driver waiting in Arrivals with Meet and Greet included.
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Key Travel Info:
Nearest other airport: Glasgow Airport (around 39 miles).
Nearest rail: Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations are both close to the airport, with the Edinburgh Trams running from a stop at the terminal into the city centre. For onward city rail, see our Edinburgh station taxi page.
Road access: the airport sits just off the A8 and the city bypass (A720), with the M8, M9 and M90 all within a few minutes for routes across the Central Belt and beyond.
Drop-off charge: £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute (raised from £6 on 18 May 2026). Pre-booked minicabit taxis handle the drop-off as part of the fixed fare – no surprise charges at the airport.
Driving Times to Major Cities:
Edinburgh city centre: ~22 to 35 minutes (7.8 miles)
Stirling: ~30 to 40 minutes (29 miles)
Glasgow: ~45 minutes to 1 hour (39 miles)
Perth: ~45 to 55 minutes (41 miles)
St Andrews: ~1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes (51 miles)
Popular onward journeys include taxis to Glasgow and taxis to Stirling, both bookable at a fixed price with the same Meet and Greet.
Whether you are catching an early departure or landing back into Edinburgh after a trip, minicabit offers upfront pricing with no surge fees. Plan ahead and travel hassle-free.
Popular local routes to and from Edinburgh Airport
Get a Ride That Fits Your Needs
Book an Edinburgh Airport taxi for seamless transfers to and from the single terminal. Pickups are straightforward - your driver will be waiting inside the Arrivals hall with a name board.
Skip the guesswork on vehicle type: add your luggage items, child seat requirements and any additional stops to your booking, and the system works out the right-sized vehicle for the trip - from a Standard Saloon car to an Executive car or an 8-seater for larger groups. The cross-Scotland run to Glasgow and longer trips to the Highlands are well suited to a single pre-booked vehicle, with the price fixed at booking.
You can instantly compare quotes from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators and select by price, eco-friendliness or car type. For journeys around the Scottish capital, compare Edinburgh taxi prices.
For more details about visiting the airport, see Edinburgh Airport’s official visitor guide (opens in a new tab).
“Even if you’re travelling from a remote or rural area, minicabit’s comparison technology can often surface options from Cab operators near the airport as well as near your pickup point. That gives travellers more choice, especially when booking airport transfers in advance.”
Amer Hasan, Managing Director, minicabit
Your Edinburgh Airport Pickup Experience
When you book an airport pickup through minicabit, every booking includes our Meet and Greet service as standard – at no extra charge. This is what makes a pre-booked minicabit transfer different from hailing a ride through an app.
How Meet and Greet Works at Edinburgh Airport
Your driver arrives at the airport for the pickup time you have set. They track your flight in real time and adjust their arrival if your flight is early or delayed. Edinburgh has a single terminal, so once you clear baggage reclaim and walk through to Arrivals, your named driver is already waiting with a name board – no pickup zone to find and no app to open.
There is no searching for a car in a pickup zone – usually in a car park – no phone calls to coordinate, and no surge pricing because your flight landed at a busy time. Your price was fixed when you booked.
What Is Included with Every Edinburgh Airport Pickup
- Named driver waiting inside Arrivals with a name board
- Only ‘Airport Approved’ Cab operators presented that meet minicabit’s service standards for airport work
- Trip monitored in real time – if the booked Cab operator is unavailable, an alternative is assigned at no extra cost
- Live flight tracking – your driver adjusts automatically if your flight is early or delayed
- Up to 45 minutes of free waiting time from your flight’s actual landing time
- Door-to-door service – your driver can help with luggage to the vehicle
- Fixed price confirmed at booking – no surge, no meter, no surprises
- Free cancellation before the booking’s cancellation cut-off time
How this compares to ride-hailing apps
minicabit Meet and Greet (included, no extra fee):
- Driver pre-assigned and at the airport for your pickup time
- Waiting inside the terminal in Arrivals
- Holding a name board
- Fixed price locked in at booking
- 45 minutes’ free waiting from your flight’s landing time
Ride-hailing apps (surge applies):
- Driver allocated after you request from Arrivals
- Meet outside in the forecourt or designated pickup zone – often in a car park
- Pin drop in pickup area – no name board, no name
- Surge pricing during peak landing windows, common around festival season
- Waiting fees if you are slow through baggage reclaim
Popular long-distance routes to and from Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport Drop-Off Charge
Edinburgh Airport charges for using the drop-off and pick-up zone on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park directly opposite the terminal. The system is cashless, using ANPR and barrier controls, with payment by contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at the pay stations or exit barriers.
Current Charges
- £8.50 for up to 10 minutes (raised from £6 on 18 May 2026)
- £1 per additional minute, up to a 2-hour maximum stay
- One of the most expensive terminal drop-off charges outside London
- Free alternative: the Long Stay car park offers up to 30 minutes free, around a 10-minute walk from the terminal
When you pre-book an Edinburgh Airport taxi through minicabit, your Private Hire Operator handles the drop-off charge as part of the fixed fare. There are no surprise charges on arrival – the price you see at booking is the price you pay.
Edinburgh Airport Pickup and Drop-Off Guide
Edinburgh Airport has a single terminal at Ingliston (postcode: EH12 9DN), around 8 miles west of the city centre.
Pickup (Arrivals):
Your pre-booked driver will meet you inside the Arrivals hall with a name board. minicabit’s Meet and Greet service is included with all Edinburgh Airport bookings – your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time for delays.
Drop-off (Departures):
The charged drop-off and pick-up zone is on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park opposite the terminal. The charge is £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute, via a cashless ANPR and barrier system. When you book through minicabit, this charge is handled by your Cab operator as part of the fixed fare.
Free alternative:
The Long Stay car park offers up to 30 minutes free, around a 10-minute walk from the terminal. This is useful if a driver needs longer than the charged zone allows.
Public transport:
The Edinburgh Trams run from a stop at the terminal into the city centre, and Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations nearby connect to the wider rail network. Direct coach and bus services also run from the airport across the Central Belt.
Popular station routes to and from Edinburgh Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions
A taxi to Edinburgh Airport starts from £34 for local journeys from nearby areas such as Newbridge and Corstorphine. A transfer from Edinburgh city centre starts from £45, covering around 7.8 miles. Prices are fixed at the time of booking with no surge pricing. Enter your route in the form above for an instant quote.
Enter your pickup location and destination in the booking form above. Select your cab pickup date, time and number of passengers. minicabit’s comparison technology will instantly show you quotes from multiple licensed Private Hire Operators - select the one that suits your budget and vehicle preference.
A taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre starts from £45, covering around 7.8 miles in approximately 22 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. Your price is fixed at booking with no surge pricing.
Yes. Edinburgh Airport charges £8.50 for up to 10 minutes in the drop-off zone opposite the terminal, then £1 per minute. The charge rose from £6 on 18 May 2026, making it one of the most expensive outside London. When you pre-book through minicabit, your Cab operator handles the drop-off charge as part of the fixed fare.
Your driver will wait inside the Arrivals hall, holding a name board. minicabit’s Meet and Greet service is included with all Edinburgh Airport bookings at no extra charge. Your driver tracks your flight status and adjusts the pickup time if your flight is delayed.
Your driver tracks your flight for delays and arrives 30 minutes after the new landing time. For minor delays this is handled automatically. minicabit includes free waiting time of up to 45 minutes from your flight’s actual landing time on airport pickups.
Yes. minicabit offers Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles as a bookable vehicle tier. Select “Wheelchair accessible” as your vehicle type when booking, and the system will match your booking to a suitable vehicle.
Yes. The Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow run starts from £124, covering around 39 miles in approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. minicabit also covers airport-to-airport transfers between Edinburgh and Glasgow Airport. Enter your route in the booking form for an instant quote.
Child seats can be requested in the ‘Additional info’ box when booking. Availability depends on the Cab operator, so we recommend confirming child seat requirements at the time of booking.
Yes. Longer routes are priced by distance - for example, Edinburgh Airport to Inverness starts from £387, and Aberdeen from £342. A single pre-booked vehicle with a fixed price can be more comfortable than the train with luggage and a group. Enter your route for an instant quote.
Yes. Free cancellation through minicabit applies before the booking’s cancellation cut-off time, which is shown clearly at booking. If you need to change your pickup time, you can update it online or, as a last resort, contact minicabit’s 24/7 support by live chat, phone or email. Always update or cancel through minicabit rather than the Cab operator directly.
For convenience and door-to-door service, a pre-booked taxi is the most practical option - especially with luggage, for early departures, or when travelling as a group. Edinburgh Airport is also served by the Edinburgh Trams into the city centre and by rail from the nearby Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations.
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Last reviewed on 24th June 2026 by Amer Hasan, [MD] of minicabit. Prices, drop-off charges and travel information on this page are checked for accuracy at each review.