Arrive happy with Edinburgh rides & airport transfers.


Edinburgh airport is one of the busiest in the UK, with over 14 million passengers travelling through it each year. The airport’s slogan is “where Scotland meets the world” which couldn’t be more accurate, as flights jet off to around 157 destinations globally. Whether you’re heading to a popular European city like Barcelona or a buzzing cultural hub like New York, we can help you arrive at the airport with ease. 

Our aim is to make your journey as stress-free as possible, which is why we offer reliable and cost-effective Edinburgh airport transfers. When you book with us, you don’t need to worry about busy car parks, long taxi queues or missing your connecting public transport. Simply book your private transfer through our website and we’ll do the rest.

Just touched down in Edinburgh? If you want to dive right into the city centre, Haymarket Town, Perth or St Andrews, hoppa can take you there from Edinburgh Airport. Whether that’s in a coach, shuttle bus, minibus or saloon car is up to you. There’s no need to wait until the last minute to find favourably priced Edinburgh airport transfers; hoppa can offer you great deals on all our routes today. 

How to book Edinburgh airport transfers

Booking Edinburgh airport transfers couldn’t be easier with hoppa. Simply enter your travel details into the boxes above and click ‘Search’ to start your booking. You’ll be given various transfer options, from classic saloons and estate cars, to large SUVs and minibuses. So, whether you’re travelling solo for business or with family or friends for leisure, you’re sure to find the right private transfer to Edinburgh airport with us.

What you need to know about our Edinburgh airport transfers

Our airport transfers in Edinburgh are private, so you can fully relax and enjoy your journey. Below is an overview of what you can expect when you travel with us:

  • As our Edinburgh airport transfers are private, you and your travelling party will be the only people in the vehicle (minus your driver, of course!).
  • You can decide where you’d like the driver of your Edinburgh airport transfer to pick you up/drop you off. Whether that’s at home, work or anywhere else is up to you. This offers you the ultimate convenience, without a single worry about connecting public transport or car parking.
  • Our private transfers at Edinburgh airport will take you directly to/from the airport with no stops along the way.
  • If you will be travelling with lots of luggage, you have the option to upgrade your vehicle to suit.

How much will my Edinburgh airport transfers cost?

The amount your airport transfer to Edinburgh costs will depend on the length of your journey, the type of transfer you choose and any optional extras you require. To find out how much your journey will cost, enter your details in the boxes above and click ‘Search’. From here, you can explore the various options available including private estate cars, SUVs and minibuses.

Please note that the prices you see today are live valuations, which means they are subject to change. If you browse today and come back to book your Edinburgh airport transfer another time, the cost may differ slightly.

What happens after I’ve chosen my transport?

Once you’ve selected your preferred Edinburgh airport transfer, you’ll be given further information about your chosen vehicle. For instance, you’ll be shown a baggage allowance which is usually one item of carry-on and one suitcase per passenger. If you will be travelling with additional luggage such as ski equipment, a wheelchair or golf clubs and these won’t fit in your selected vehicle, you can upgrade to an alternative option with a larger capacity.

When you’ve found the right private transfer to Edinburgh airport, you can finalise your booking online. You will receive an email confirmation with an e-ticket, containing all the details of your transfer.

Your e-ticket

You will receive an e-ticket to your email address once you complete your Edinburgh airport transfer booking. Please keep this safe – it contains everything you need to know about your pick-up, including the date, time, pick-up location, drop-off destination and more. You will also find contact numbers on your e-ticket which you may need if you wish to contact us.

It’s important to read your e-ticket carefully before your pick-up date to ensure the details are correct. You will also need to present your e-ticket to your driver so make sure you have this to hand. We recommend printing it off and keeping it in your hand luggage – so you don’t need to worry about losing it in your hold luggage or your phone battery dying.

Where do I need to go to meet the driver?

You will find instructions of where to meet your driver in the ‘Find my pick-up’ section of your e-ticket. Whether you are travelling to or from the airport will determine this.

For instance, if you are booking an airport transfer to Edinburgh, your pick-up destination will be the one you entered during the booking process. This is usually your home or office address. We advise being ready to go 15 minutes prior to your pick-up time.

Alternatively, if you are on inbound flight and have booked an airport transfer from Edinburgh, you will be met by your driver in the arrivals hall. They will usually have a sign with either your name, hoppa, or the travel provider’s name.

What happens if I can’t find my driver?

Sometimes, unforeseen circumstances such as closed roads or traffic jams can make our drivers late. If this happens there’s no need to worry, just give us a ring on the number on your e-ticket and we’ll update you on their progress.

What if I’m running late?

If you are running late to meet the driver of your Edinburgh airport transfer, don’t panic. We know that delays can happen if your flight didn’t take off on time, or your bags took longer than expected on the carousel. If this is the case, you can ring us on the number on your e-ticket and we’ll let the driver know you might be a little late.

Your driver will wait for you for up to 45 minutes after your scheduled transfer time. Once this time has passed, we’ll send a new driver to pick you up. Please note that if you’re running late by more than three hours, you need to rearrange your Edinburgh airport transfer by speaking with us and your travel insurer.

What is there to do at Edinburgh airport?

Edinburgh is the busiest airport in Scotland and subsequently offers plenty of ways to pass the time pre-flight. Head to one of the airport lounges to take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi and catch up on some work. Or sit back and relax with a newspaper and a free hot drink. There are also plenty of shops to wander around including duty free, where you can purchase tax-free products such as fragrance and watches. There are lots of bars, restaurants and fast-food outlets in the airport where you can have a bite to eat and a drink before boarding.

Edinburgh airport transfer times

Our private transfers to Edinburgh airport can pick you up and drop you off in various destinations. Take a look at the table below for some estimated transfer times from the surrounding area:

Location

Time 

St Andrews

1 hour 20 mins

Stirling

40 mins

Edinburgh City Centre

40 mins

At hoppa, we strive to make airport transfers to Edinburgh as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Book your travel today using the search boxes at the top of the page.