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Contact Information
Edinburgh Airport - EDI
BAA Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport
Scotland
EH12 9DN
+44 (0)870 040 0007
+44 (0)131 344 3470
General Information
Medical Room and First Aid open from 0615 until 2215. There are good disabled access facilities, including wheelchairs, disabled toilets, lifts, disabled telephones, disabled car parking and porters. Taxis are fitted with 'ramps' for wheelchair access.
Transport is good to Edinburgh airport. It is very rarely congested on the roads into Edinburgh airport if you are coming by car, and there are good public transport services for passengers into and out of Edinburgh airport.
Airport Hotels
Staying in an airport hotel on the night before your departure date enables you to have a more relaxing start to your holiday - if you are travelling by car, no travel delays stuck in traffic or bad weather, so no pressure about missing your flight. It can also save money on parking, as hotel + parking often works out at only a few pounds more than a room alone, or sometimes the package works out cheaper than the parking charges alone.
Edinburgh offers the Leeds/Bradford Holiday Inn, the Quality Hotel, the Hilton or the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel. To search for and book your airport hotel stay, use the above quote engine for excellent rates.
Airport Parking
If you are not taking the advantage of a hotel, there are plenty of other parking options.
You can use the above quote engine to search for and book online your best car parking option. If you pre-book, not only do you guarantee your space, but you also save money. All car parks are excellent value and rates include airport transfers, which are available 24 hours a day to take you to and from the airport terminal.
Check In
Recently, enhanced security measures have been introduced along with a £100 million redevelopment, which may mean that checking in takes longer than before. As a guide, you should check in 2 hours before your departure time for international and European flights, and 1 hour before for domestic flights. Hand luggage should not exceed 7 kilos and must not contain any sharp objects, replica guns, etc. You should also not take anywhere in your luggage such items as flammable or poisonous liquids, etc.
Security Information
As mentioned above, Edinburgh has recently undergone improvements, including enhanced security measures.
With regards to car parking, all car parks at Edinburgh airport are totally secure, with CCTV and barrier control security, and are monitored 24 hours a day. Edinburgh airport car parks hold the AA/Police GOLD award fro airport parking security. To book your secure airport parking at discounted rates, use the above quote engine.
Airline Lounges
There is the British Airways 'Executive Club Lounge', the British Midland 'Diamond Club Lounge' and the Servisair 'Executive Lounge'. Many more are in the pipeline. You can book your place in the airport lounge of your choice here. Airport Lounges
Banks and Money Exchange
International Currency Exchange is open from 0600 until 2200 or to meet all flights. A new facility has recently been completed. The money exchange guarantees instant availability of at least 23 currencies and short notice access to a further 60. Commission is normally charged at between 1% and 2% per transaction. Scottish Banks issue their own bank notes and it is worth remembering that these are not readily recognized in England, the coins are OK but if you are travelling into England, it is always advisable to change your Scottish bank notes into the English versions. Banknotes are issued in £100, £50 - avoid these denominations and go for £20, £10 and £5. In Scotland you also have a £1 banknote. The higher denominations are sometimes refused because of forgery fears. Credit cards are widely accepted but not for cab fares and small purchases. Airport outlets are accepting the Euro, but its not legal tender in the UK. ATM's are commonplace but please check for the logo of your particular card before inserting! Most banks and exchanges have this facility both within and outside of normal banking hours.
Shops and Duty Free
The shops are open from 0615 until 2215, including newsagency, tobacco, some pharmaceutical goods, cosmetics, gifts, jewellery, foods and clothes. The duty free shops are open on the air side for all International flights. Edinburgh Airport is a unique shopping environment with a stunning range of stores to choose offering exceptional value for money, with famous designer and high street brands, and world class customer service.