Arriving on a flight to Edinburgh airport, what next?

by Craig Walker

Like most airports arriving at Edinburgh can be a stressful time if you are note sure what awaits you when you arrive.

That stressful feeling is terrible worrying about what to do and where to go when you arrive at Edinburgh. How do you get to the city centre? What part of Edinburgh is your hotel located in? When you first leave the aircraft you simply need to follow the signs to the passport control area, get you luggage and clear customs then you are on your own.

Edinburgh is a small airport in relation to Manchester and Heathrow where there is more than one terminal building. So you don’t have to worry about which terminal to go to.

If you are lucky enough to being collected by a friend then try to pre-arrange a suitable meeting point prior to your arrival. The airport has designated meeting points in the terminal building however it is probably advisable to get whoever is collecting you to suggest the best place to meet

There is no rail station at Edinburgh Airport however there is a low cost shuttle bus service into the Edinburgh city centre. The shuttle service runs every ten to fifteen minutes. There is also a regular bus service to the city centre as well and is the cheapest option of all. Just look for the coaches displaying the sign Airlink 100 to city centre, the journey time is only twenty five to thirty minutes depending on traffic.

There is the usual airport taxi service and like all airport taxi services they are not the most economical however they do provide the most convenient way to travel direct to any accommodation you may have booked or for other destinations when time is a major factor.

Car hire is available within the terminal building however it is recommended that you pre-book online prior to your arrival so you get the car you want and it is ready for your arrival. You can also better manage your budget knowing in advance what you have to pay. Having a car does provide a convenience not available with public transport.

Don’t worry and take the stress out of your travel arrangements and arrive at Edinburgh stress free and plan ahead

About the Author:

By simply taking a few precautions you can help prevent any anxiety when travelling on one of the many Edinburgh Flights arriving at Edinburgh airport. Craig Walker professional travel writer for travel web site Travel Bites explains how.