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Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-35 min | £7-£7.50 (single fare; return available) | every 7–10 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Princes Street | |
25-35 min | £5.50-£6 (single fare; return available) | every 10 min (traffic dependent) | Waverley Station direct | |
35-50 min | £2-£2.20 (standard bus fare) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
20-40 min | £25-£40 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
20-40 min | £18-£35 (varies with demand) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
20-35 min | £40-£70 (pre-booked; fixed price) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
20-40 min | £30-£80 (per day; varies by provider) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring Scotland |
Notes:
- Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
- Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
- Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Edinburgh
Weekly direct flights
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Check-in for a flight from Athens to Edinburgh
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | No |
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
| SKY express | SEH | GQ | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Edinburgh
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 5°C | 1°C |
| February | 6°C | 2°C |
| March | 8°C | 2°C |
| April | 11°C | 3°C |
| May | 13°C | 6°C |
| June | 16°C | 8°C |
| July | 18°C | 10°C |
| August | 17°C | 10°C |
| September | 15°C | 9°C |
| October | 12°C | 7°C |
| November | 8°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 2°C |
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Edinburgh travel tips
Explore the Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh
The old city centre in Edinburgh is called Town. It is the medieval part of Edinburgh with its Royal Mile, which runs from Holyrood Palace. The New Town district is the second half of the historic centre. But it is not “new” actually as it was built in the 18th century. Now it’s home to business centres and fashion stores.
Buy souvenirs from Edinburgh at the Royal Mile Market
The Royal Mile Market is small but colourful, located in a former church that is open 7 days a week. Here you can buy various hand-made souvenirs, local designer accessories, natural Scottish cosmetics, and sweets. Everything that tourists usually bring from Scotland is in one place.
Visit the Rosslyn Chapel in Edinburgh, made famous by Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code
The last three chapters of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code are set at Rosslyn Chapel in Edinburgh. This chapel is richly decorated with sculptures and frescoes depicting Biblical subjects, the times of the Knights of the Templar Order, and the Masonic Society. It is quite a popular place among tourists, although it is paid – the entrance costs ca. 17 euro.
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