Car Hire Edinburgh Airport - Mini guide to Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh International Airport, located 8 miles west of this historic city centre, handles almost 7 million passengers annually, with 128 daily flights between the airport and the various London airports. Long haul flights to the US and various worldwide destinations are also provided at Edinburgh International Airport.

There is one terminal in the airport, which operates flights to major centres across the UK, Europe, Asia and America. All international and domestic arrivals are located on the ground floor, while shops and restaurants are chiefly located on the first floor.

The airport provides a bureau de change and ATMs on the first floor of the departures area, and a further bureau de change in International Arrivals hall on the ground floor. A first aid room and a pharmacy are also present in the airport. Further facilities include a left luggage facility which is located between the check-in and International Arrivals hall on the ground floor. It opens 7 days a week (05:00 – 23:00). Baby care rooms are also available, and are positioned next to toilet facilities, in both the UK Arrivals hall and in the Departure lounge.

Most bars and food outlets are open from 06:00 until 22:00, while some restaurants close at 21:00. On the first floor are a variety of food outlets including Burger King, Village Grill, Brioche Dorree, Franklins of Boston. J D Wetherspoon and Jenner's.

A unique shopping environment is provided at the airport, with a huge range of world famous designer brands and familiar high street stores, restaurants and bars provided.

British Airways, British Midland and Servisair all have executive lounges with telephone, fax and computer log-on facilities for business passengers.

Facilities for those with disabilities include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and a pick-up point near the information desk in the arrivals hall. Passengers are also recommended to advise their respective airline of any special needs in advance.

Further information is available at the Airport information desk and the Edinburgh Tourist Board desk, which are both located in zone D, in the international arrivals hall.