Holidays from Edinburgh Airport

Holidays from Edinburgh Airport

Scotland's busiest airport, and it's not even close. Edinburgh flies direct to over 170 destinations across 44 countries with 39 airlines. That includes Spain, Greece, Turkey, the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Malta, Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, plus transatlantic flights to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Orlando. With easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Emirates, and a tram that runs from the city centre to the terminal every seven minutes, Edinburgh is one of the best-connected airports in the UK & Ireland.

Where can I fly from Edinburgh?

Edinburgh's route network is one of the biggest in the UK & Ireland, with over 170 destinations and 39 airlines. For beach holidays, here are the main carriers flying direct.

easyJet are the largest airline at Edinburgh by some distance, with routes to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Alicante, Malaga, Faro, Antalya, Dalaman, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Kos, Paphos, Malta, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marrakech, Barcelona, and dozens more across Europe.

Jet2 fly a major programme from Edinburgh including Majorca, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Alicante, Malaga, Faro, Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Zante, Kos, Paphos, Dubrovnik, Malta, and city breaks to Paris, Nice, Prague, and Verona.

Ryanair have a big operation at Edinburgh with routes to Alicante, Faro, Majorca, Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Corfu, Malta, Marrakech, and a wide domestic and European city network.

TUI operate seasonal beach charters including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Antalya, Dalaman, Rhodes, Corfu, Zante, Paphos, Cape Verde, and more.

When you book with us, we search across all of these airlines to find the best flight-and-hotel package for your dates and destination. So you get the best of all worlds!

Getting to Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is about 8 miles west of the city centre. Edinburgh Trams run directly to the terminal from the city centre (York Place via Princes Street and Haymarket) every 7 minutes, taking around 35 minutes. The Airlink 100 bus runs from Waverley Bridge and takes about 30 minutes. By car, the airport is well signposted from the M8, M9, and A8. Pre-bookable parking is available on site, and there are airport hotels within easy reach if you've got an early departure.

Airport facilities

Edinburgh's terminal has a strong airside offering. Here's what you'll find once you're through security.

Shopping: World Duty Free, Hugo Boss, Fat Face, JD Sports, Accessorize, and WHSmith for travel essentials, fashion, and gifts.
Food and drink: All Bar One for a proper sit-down meal, Wetherspoon's for the pre-flight pint, Yo! Sushi, Starbucks, and a good spread of grab-and-go options.
Lounges: The Escape Lounge offers complimentary food, drinks (including alcohol), and a quieter space with family-friendly seating. You can pre-book lounge access or fast track security through us.
Currency exchange: Available in departures for last-minute holiday money.

Get cosy in Edinburgh Escape Lounge

Ever wondered what kind of escape lounge Edinburgh has to offer? Well, we say stop wondering and see for yourself. It's super sleek, super modern and totally giving VIP vibes. You can expect comfy seats where the workaholics can reply to last-minute emails, and the relaxers can chill out pre-flight. Don't worry if you're travelling with the littles ones, because this place is completely family-friendly, and tots aged 0-35 months can enter for free! If that wasn't enough, there's a fully-stocked bar offering hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, and a buffet area where you can pile your plate high with freshly-prepared dishes and brekkie bites. Forget waiting until the holiday - Escape Lounge Edinburgh brings the All Inclusive vibes before you even take off - and you can chill out there up to 3 hours before your flight. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI all compete on the most popular beach routes from Edinburgh, which keeps prices competitive. Spain, the Canary Islands, and Turkey tend to offer the best value, especially in shoulder season. Check our cheap holidays page and filter by Edinburgh departure.

Absolutely. Turkey is the standout for all-inclusive value from Edinburgh, with easyJet, Jet2, TUI, SunExpress, and Pegasus all flying to Antalya. The Canary Islands, Balearics, Greece, and Egypt also have strong all-inclusive options with direct flights.

Edinburgh has 39 airlines. The main holiday carriers are easyJet (the largest), Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI. For long-haul, Emirates flies to Dubai, Qatar Airways to Doha, Turkish Airlines to Istanbul, and transatlantic services run to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, Montreal, and Beijing.

The Edinburgh Tram runs directly to the terminal from the city centre every 7 minutes (about 35 minutes from York Place). The Airlink 100 bus runs from Waverley Bridge and takes about 30 minutes. By car, the airport is well signposted from the M8, M9, and A8.

Very. The tram and bus connections from the city centre are excellent, and Edinburgh's route network is far bigger than any other Scottish airport. Fife is particularly well served, with rail connections through to Edinburgh Waverley and onward tram or bus to the airport. Dundee and the Borders are within 90 minutes by car.

Holidays from other popular airports and UK cities

We fly from airports right across the UK & Ireland with airlines including easyJet, TUI, Ryanair, Jet2, and more. Here are some of the most popular departure airports: