Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is the main air gateway for Edinburgh and a major arrival point for travelers heading into Scotland’s capital and surrounding regions. Identified by IATA code EDI and ICAO code EGPH, it is classified as a large airport and handles a wide mix of domestic, European, and longer-haul traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) and operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, onward rail links, or hotel arrivals.
About Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is the main air gateway for Edinburgh and a major arrival point for travelers heading into Scotland’s capital and surrounding regions. Identified by IATA code EDI and ICAO code EGPH, it is classified as a large airport and handles a wide mix of domestic, European, and longer-haul traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) and operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, onward rail links, or hotel arrivals.
Overview
Edinburgh Airport is the main air gateway for Edinburgh and a major arrival point for travelers heading into Scotland’s capital and surrounding regions. Identified by IATA code EDI and ICAO code EGPH, it is classified as a large airport and handles a wide mix of domestic, European, and longer-haul traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) and operates in the Europe/London time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, onward rail links, or hotel arrivals.
Quick facts
- Official name: Edinburgh Airport
- Location served: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Airport type: Large airport
- Runway: 06/24, 8392 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Elevation: 135 ft (41 m)
- Official website: http://www.edinburghairport.com/
What travelers should know
For passengers, the airport’s single long, lighted asphalt runway supports reliable operations in a range of conditions, an important detail in a region where weather can change quickly. Its role as Edinburgh’s primary airport makes it a practical starting point for city breaks, business trips, and wider journeys across Scotland. Before traveling, it is worth checking the official airport website for live departures, arrivals, transport updates, parking information, and terminal services, especially during peak holiday periods or early morning departures.
Why it matters for your trip
Because it serves one of the United Kingdom’s most visited historic cities, Edinburgh Airport is often the most convenient choice for reaching central Edinburgh efficiently and beginning a trip with minimal transfers. Knowing the airport codes, local time zone, and runway details may seem technical, but they can help when tracking flights, confirming bookings, or understanding aviation updates. For most visitors, EDI is simply the key gateway to Edinburgh’s festivals, architecture, and easy onward travel throughout Scotland.
Routes
Top routes from EDI
No routes tracked from EDI yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in United Kingdom
FAQ
Edinburgh Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Europe), at coordinates 55.950°, -3.360°.
- Its IATA code is EDI and its ICAO code is EGPH.
- Edinburgh Airport serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Edinburgh Airport operates on Europe/London local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Edinburgh Airport sits at latitude 55.950° and longitude -3.360°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EDI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EDI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EDI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Scotland, EH12 9DN, United Kingdom, the phone number is +44 844 448 8833, the official website is http://www.edinburghairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United Kingdom. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.