Edinburgh · Airport
Getting to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 12 km west of the city — tram to Princes Street takes ~35 minutes.
Airports
Single terminal
Tram every 7–10 min — taxi 20–25 min off-peak.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- Local bus / metro
- Contactless or day pass where available.
- €2–6
- Taxi / Uber
- Licensed black cabs in cities — apps in most hubs.
- €8–20
Worth knowing
- August Festival season books out months ahead — reserve hotels and fringe tickets early.
Common questions
EDI to Old Town time?+
Tram ~35 min to Princes Street then walk — taxi £25–35 off-peak.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.