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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Transfers Private Cars, Shuttles & Taxis to the City Centre, Haymarket, Leith & St Andrews

Arrive happy with Edinburgh airport transfers & rides

Edinburgh Airport is the busiest in Scotland, and the moment you step out of its single terminal into the local weather is where a good trip can wobble: a taxi rank that snakes back, a tram packed at rush hour, cases to haul. Book ahead with hoppa and the fare is settled long before you land, one all-in price with nothing added at the kerb.

A named driver is already at arrivals holding a board with your name, watching your flight, and holding the car free for up to 60 minutes after touchdown. Bound for the Old Town, Haymarket, Leith or Murrayfield, or heading further out to Stirling, Perth, St Andrews or Glasgow? You go straight there, cases and all. Across 182+ countries, 2,600+ airports and resorts, hoppa links more than 40 million travellers to over 70,000 vetted local operators, and the same network Mastercard and UnionPay put their trust in.

Shared shuttle from £12pp · Private car from £30 · Free cancellation within the standard window · Prices are indicative, city centre about 25 minutes. Check hoppa.com for live prices.

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Will my driver be waiting when I land at Edinburgh Airport?

You have just walked out of Edinburgh Airport's single terminal, and the last thing you fancy is joining a taxi queue in the drizzle. Pre-booking with hoppa takes that off the list.

Your driver follows your flight and stands in the arrivals hall with a name board. There is no queue to join, no fare that jumps with demand, no rush for the next tram. You walk to a vetted local car and set off.

Every booking builds in 60 minutes of free waiting once you land, and international arrivals add a further 30-minute buffer. The meet-and-greet works the same whether Princes Street or St Andrews is your destination, and always at the price you agreed before departure.

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Everything you need to know before you book in Edinburgh

Pick a topic to see the most common questions travellers ask about transfers from Edinburgh Airport, fixed prices, vehicles, delays, deals, trust, and managing your booking.

What does it cost to my destination?

What's the price from the airport to my resort?

Prices vary by route, vehicle, season, and time of day. Enter your dates and party size above to see your fixed quoted price for the exact journey.

What's included in my fixed price?

Your quoted price covers vehicle hire, fuel, the driver's service fee (tips), tolls, parking, taxes, and any entry, congestion or airport-access fees on the route. There's nothing extra to pay the driver on arrival.

What's NOT included, what could cost extra?

Charged separately and disclosed before they apply: overtime fees if your trip runs longer than reserved, excess-mileage fees if you exceed your booked distance, night-time service fees on some routes (22:00–08:00), holiday or event surcharges in some regions, additional child seats beyond the first one (which is free), and extra stops you add during the ride.

Will the quoted price change between booking and travel?

No. Once your booking is confirmed, your price is locked, it's what you pay regardless of demand, season or currency changes between today and your travel date. Booking early is the surest way to secure today's rate.

Will I pay anything to the driver on arrival?

No. Your fare is paid in full at booking and covers everything the driver's owed, tips, tolls, fuel, taxes, parking. Bookings are pre-paid via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on the hoppa platform. The only reasons your final charge could differ from the quote are changes you make on the day (extra stops, route changes) or fees for damage or smoking, which are disclosed in our terms.

Are there night-time or holiday surcharges?

Some services include a night-time fee for travel between 22:00 and 08:00, and prices may adjust on local holidays. Both are always reflected in the quote you see before paying, there's nothing additional charged at the trip itself.

Can I tip the driver?

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. The driver's service fee is already included in your fare, so a tip is appreciated but never expected.

Do prices change for larger group sizes?

Rates are set per vehicle category, not per person. Moving up to a larger vehicle to fit a bigger party or extra baggage is reflected in the fixed quote you see at booking.

I think I was overcharged

Disputes must be raised within 14 days of the charge date by emailing customer service with your card statement and a brief explanation. After 14 days, charges are considered final.

Which vehicle fits my group?

How many people and how much luggage fit in each vehicle?

Vehicle categories include Sedan, Business Sedan, Minivan, Business Minivan, Minibus and Bus. Each has a strict insured maximum for passengers and luggage that drivers must adhere to. Default luggage allowance is one 24-inch suitcase per passenger, bags larger than 24″ count as two pieces. Choose a category that fits both your party and your bags.

Will I get the exact car shown in the picture?

Vehicle images are for illustration only. You're booking a category, not a specific model, and we may upgrade you to a higher category at no extra charge if your selected one isn't available.

Shared shuttle vs private transfer, what's the difference?

Private transfers take you directly from your pickup point to your accommodation, with no shared passengers and no extra stops. Shared shuttles are budget-friendly and pick up multiple passengers on a planned route, so the journey may take longer but the per-person price is lower.

Can I add a child seat for my baby or toddler?

Yes. We offer infant carriers, baby seats and boosters depending on your supplier and route. Add the seat type you need during booking so it can be confirmed in advance.

How much does a child seat cost?

The first child seat in your booking is included free. Any additional seats may carry a fee from the supplier, the exact amount is shown in your booking quote before you pay, so there are no surprises.

I forgot to request a child seat, can I add it after booking?

Yes. Contact customer service as soon as possible to add it to your booking. Late requests are honoured subject to availability, so the sooner you ask, the better. Important: no refund or replacement applies if a driver arrives without a seat that wasn't requested in time.

Is my child seat guaranteed once I've added it to my booking?

If you've added the seat at the time of booking, it's confirmed with your transport supplier. Seats requested after the booking is placed are subject to availability. If a seat ends up unavailable on arrival because it wasn't requested in time, no refund applies.

Can I bring a pet or service animal?

Yes, at no extra charge. Notify us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated. Important: animals count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity, so a 5-seat vehicle with two pets has three human seats.

Do you have wheelchair-accessible options?

Yes. Note any accessibility need (wheelchair, mobility scooter, special assistance) in the booking comments. We work with specialised partners and make reasonable efforts to accommodate.

What if my flight is delayed?

Will my driver wait if my flight is late?

Yes. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after your scheduled arrival for airport pickups. For international flights, there's also a 30-minute buffer added on top, so your driver's free waiting period starts after that buffer ends.

What if my flight is delayed by more than 2 hours?

Contact customer service to reschedule. If we can't pick you up at the new time, the order is cancelled without charge.

What if my flight is cancelled entirely?

Your transfer is cancelled free of charge. Contact customer service immediately so we can update the booking.

What if my flight is diverted to a different airport?

Contact us immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule your pickup, though we can't guarantee a free transfer if the new airport is in a different region or significantly further from your destination.

Where will I meet my driver?

24 hours before pickup we send a final SMS or WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and your driver's contact details. Meet & greet at the arrival gate is available on request, subject to airport policy, if not possible at the gate, we'll assign an alternative meeting point.

What if I'm stuck inside the airport (luggage, immigration)?

Use the emergency number on your e-ticket to call the driver or local supplier and let them know you're still in the terminal. The driver will wait through their free period and, if reached in time, can sometimes extend.

What counts as a no-show?

Not appearing within the free waiting period and being unreachable for additional time. No-shows are charged in full and non-refundable.

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Where can I find a discount code?

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Should I book early?

Yes. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for the best vehicle selection. Bookings within 24 hours are subject to availability and may carry an expedited service fee. Booking early also locks in today's price.

Is there a low-deposit option?

On selected services and destinations, yes, pay a deposit now and the balance before your travel date. If the balance isn't paid in time the booking auto-cancels and the deposit is forfeited. Note: low-deposit bookings can't be paid with hoppa Credits.

What is Refund Protect?

An optional add-on at checkout from our partner Refund Protect. If you (or anyone in your party) can't attend for a covered reason, you receive 100% of your booking back. Refund Protect's decision is final, see their full terms when adding the option.

Can I use hoppa Credits from a previous booking?

Yes. hoppa Credits apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email. They expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred between accounts, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

Can I cancel and get a refund?

Yes, depending on timing and vehicle size. Up to 7 seats: free cancellation more than 24 hours before pickup; 100% charge within 24 hours. 8–14 seats: free outside 48 hours. 16+ seats: free outside 14 days, 50% within 14–7 days, 100% within 7 days. Approved refunds process within 14 days to your original payment method.

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Who is hoppa exactly?

hoppa is a global mobility platform for airport transfers, airport taxis, ride-hailing, private holiday transfers and shuttles, empowering 40 million+ customers with seamless, door-to-door ground transportation across 182+ countries and 2,600+ airports and resorts.

In one place, you can instantly compare and book with real-time access to the best fares and optimal routes for every journey and every budget. Our network of 70,000+ vetted local fleet providers delivers reliable, fixed-price travel for every need.

Trusted by the world's leading payment networks and super apps, including Mastercard and UnionPay, to power their global mobility ecosystems and agentic travel transactions.

Why pre-book instead of grabbing a taxi at arrivals?

Fixed price quoted upfront (no meter, no surprise tolls), driver waits up to 60 minutes free if your flight's late, meet & greet on request, child seats and accessibility bookable in advance, 24/7 multilingual support, and a clear cancellation policy if plans change.

Aren't I just paying a middleman fee?

Your payment covers both our booking service and the supplier's fare, we pay the supplier on your behalf. That's what gives you a fixed all-in price, dispute resolution, and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong on the trip.

Are the drivers vetted and licensed?

We only work with established local transport partners who meet our service and safety standards, and who operate under their own local licensing and insurance requirements. Each supplier is contracted directly by hoppa.

Is my booking and payment secure?

Yes. Payments are processed through industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways. Your booking details and personal information are protected throughout the transaction.

Can I read verified reviews?

Yes, thousands of travellers share their journey feedback on our website and on Trustpilot, so you can see real experiences from past passengers before you book.

What if something goes wrong on the day?

24/7 phone support is available in English, Spanish and Chinese; chat support runs in all languages. Emergency contact numbers are on your e-ticket so you can reach support or the local supplier directly.

How do I complain after the trip?

For pre-booked transfers and shared shuttles, raise complaints within 30 days of the trip. For ride-hailing, within 3 days. Email customer service with your booking reference.

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Where's my e-ticket and pickup time?

A confirmation email goes out immediately after booking, a reminder 7 days before, and final pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp 24 hours before. Everything is also visible in My Bookings when you log in.

Can I get a VAT invoice for expenses?

Yes, contact customer service within 30 days of your trip to issue an invoice.

I left something in the car

Contact customer service as soon as possible. We'll make reasonable efforts to recover and return your item, but we can't guarantee retrieval and don't accept liability for items left behind.

Smoking, damage and cleaning fees

Smoking or vaping in any vehicle triggers a minimum £250 cleaning fee and the driver may end the trip; the fare becomes non-refundable. Trash, spills or other damage in the vehicle can incur a cleaning fee of up to £200.

What are hoppa Credits?

Credit issued on refunds or as a goodwill gesture. They apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email, expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

How do I cancel my booking? Can I get a refund?

Cancel from your account or by contacting support. Refund depends on timing and vehicle size: up to 7 seats, free outside 24 hours, 100% charge within 24 hours. 8–14 seats, free outside 48 hours. 16+ seats, free outside 14 days, 50% within 14–7 days, 100% within 7 days.

Can I change my booking details?

Yes, but only for: passenger names, contact numbers, number of passengers, and luggage count (within the booked vehicle's capacity). One free modification is allowed if your booking is eligible. For other changes, including route, vehicle category or pickup point, you'll need to cancel and rebook at the current price.

How long do refunds take to process?

Approved refunds are processed within 14 days to your original payment method.

How long is the transfer from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre, Leith and St Andrews?

The airport lies roughly 8 miles west of town, so the journey from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre is short, and traffic shapes your drive time far more than distance does. These are the routes travellers book most:

  • Murrayfield is the nearest big stop, close to 15 minutes away.
  • Haymarket and the West End take about 20 minutes; the city centre (Old Town, Waverley, Princes Street) runs around 25 minutes outside peak hours.
  • Leith and the waterfront sit nearer 30 minutes, and Stirling, Perth, St Andrews and Glasgow all make easy day-trip runs.

The table below sets out indicative drive times and fixed hoppa prices for the most popular routes from Edinburgh Airport.

Destination Distance Transfer time Recommended vehicle Range prices
Edinburgh airport to City centre, Old Town, Waverley & New Town / Princes Street 8 miles ~25 mins Private car Private from £30
Edinburgh airport to Haymarket & West End 7 miles ~20 mins Private car Private from £28
Edinburgh airport to Murrayfield 6 miles ~15 mins Private car Private from £26
Edinburgh airport to Leith & the waterfront 10 miles ~30 mins Private car Private from £32
Edinburgh airport to Stirling & Perth 30–40 miles ~40–45 mins Private car Private from £55
Edinburgh airport to St Andrews & Glasgow 48–50 miles ~55 mins – 1 hr 5 mins Private car Private from £65

Please note: Prices are subject to change depending on your specific travel details and requirements. To secure our most competitive price and get an instant, accurate fixed price, use the hoppa booking widget to lock in your ride today!

Which Edinburgh Airport transfer is right for you?

At Edinburgh the choice of vehicle comes down to how many of you there are and how much you carry, not the roads themselves. The private car that suits a couple checking into a New Town hotel is no use to a golf group heading for St Andrews with a boot full of clubs, or a match-day crowd bound for Murrayfield. This guide points you the right way:

  • Solo travellers and couples do well in a private car, or the shared shuttle if the budget is tight.
  • Families move up to a private car with space for the buggy and the bags.
  • Golf groups and larger parties stay together in a minibus or coach.

The table below pairs your travel style with the vehicle that fits.

Your travel style Recommended service Why it works
Solo or couple, city centre Private car (saloon) Direct door-to-door into the Old Town or New Town in about 25 minutes, no shared stops and no surge pricing at peak arrival times
Backpacker on a budget Shared shuttle to the city centre Scheduled departures, one fixed seat price from an indicative £12pp, and your bags ride with you the whole way
Family of 4–5 with luggage Private estate or MPV A large boot for suitcases and buggies, with child seats fitted on request, the first one is free
Golf group heading to St Andrews Private minibus One vehicle keeps the whole group together with room for clubs and cases on the run to Fife, with a single fixed all-in price
Larger group of 15+ Private coach Up to 60 seats for conferences, weddings and Murrayfield match days, booked to match your arrival time
Business meeting in the city centre Private car or executive saloon A quiet ride, a professional driver who knows the city routes and a VAT receipt for your expenses
Wheelchair user Wheelchair-accessible minibus Lift-equipped and pre-booked to match your arrival, seating 1–6 passengers

A few things worth knowing before you book:

  • Your first child seat comes free with any hoppa transfer, but you have to request it when you book; without a booked seat the driver may not be able to carry your child, and no refund applies.
  • The fixed fare is genuinely all-in: it already absorbs any night-time charge (22:00–08:00 local time) on your route, so there is nothing to hand the driver.
  • Each traveller gets one case up to 24 inches; anything over 24 inches counts as two pieces, so book a larger vehicle if you are bringing golf clubs or skis.
  • Free cancellation runs up to 24 hours before pickup on cars of 7 seats or fewer, 48 hours before on 8–14 seaters, and 14 days before on 16-plus seaters.
  • Pets and assistance animals are welcome, though they use up a passenger seat, so mention them at the booking stage.
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What happens if my flight into Edinburgh is delayed, diverted or lands late?

Scottish skies can shift a schedule, and haar rolling in off the North Sea sometimes holds up landings. hoppa handles each of these:

  • If your flight is diverted to Glasgow or somewhere else, your driver hears about it before you do and gets in touch to reposition or rebook.
  • If it simply runs late, your pickup shifts on its own: the 60-minute free wait and the 30-minute international buffer cover a slow arrival.
  • If you land in the small hours, your fixed fare already accounts for the night-time period, so nothing extra appears at the kerb.

Among the things that can go wrong on a late Edinburgh arrival, your transfer is the one you can forget about.

Is hoppa cheaper than the Edinburgh tram, the Airlink 100 or a taxi?

There are several routes from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre, and each earns its place:

  • The Edinburgh Trams leave every few minutes for York Place on a single fare, but they stop short of the Old Town and still leave you wheeling cases the rest of the way.
  • The Airlink 100 bus is the cheapest option to Waverley, running around the clock, though rush hour slows it and it sets you down at a stop rather than your door.
  • The rank taxi runs on a meter with no fare fixed up front, so what you pay moves with the traffic.

Travelling solo with hand luggage, the tram or the bus wins on price. With two or more of you, or any real luggage, a fixed hoppa private car divides across the group and takes you to the door. The table below lines the options up side by side.

Transport option Indicative price to city centre Journey time What's included / what to watch for
hoppa private car
from £30 ~25 min Fixed all-in price. Named driver waits in arrivals, flight tracked, free cancellation, door to door.
hoppa shared shuttle
from £12pp ~30 min Cheapest pre-booked option. Pre-booked seat, fixed price, a few stops along the route.
Edinburgh airport rank taxi
£25–45 ~25 min Metered fare, no price locked in. Fare varies with traffic; pay on the day.
Edinburgh Trams
~£7.50pp ~30 min Every few minutes to York Place, but stops short of the Old Town, a walk with your cases.
Airlink 100 bus
~£4.50pp ~30 min Cheapest of all to Waverley, a 24-hour express, but slower in rush hour and drops at a stop, not your door.
Arrivals-hall touts
No fixed price varies Avoid. Unregulated touts in arrivals often overcharge, use the official rank or your pre-booked driver.

Mind the hidden cost: the tram and the Airlink leave you at a stop, not your accommodation. Add a wet walk across the Old Town dragging two suitcases, or a second taxi off the rank, and the "cheaper" route often ends up costing more in time and hassle than a fixed hoppa car. Pre-booking hoppa nails the price the moment you confirm: one all-in fare, free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, and a driver tracking your flight. That is exactly what pre-booking is for. Prices are indicative.

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Edinburgh Airport transfer finder

Skip the taxi rank at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and pre-book a fixed-price transfer to City centre, Old Town, Haymarket, Murrayfield or your onward destination.

Who are you travelling with?
Heading where from Edinburgh?
Any extra needs?

Budget pick

Shared shuttle

Best for: Solo travellers and couples heading to City centre, Old Town on a value budget, with a pre-booked seat at a fixed price.

One thing to know: Shared shuttles run set routes with a few stops — allow a little extra time and a short onward walk.

Price from £12pp 25 min to City centre, Old Town Lock in your Edinburgh Airport transfer

Most popular

Private taxi

Best for: Couples, business travellers and small families wanting a direct door-to-door run from EDI to City centre, Old Town, Haymarket or Murrayfield.

One thing to know: Fixed all-in fare — no meter, no surge, no night surcharge. Your driver meets you inside Edinburgh Airport arrivals with a name board.

Price from £30 25 min to City centre, Old Town Lock in your Edinburgh Airport transfer

Family choice

Private minibus

Best for: Families and groups of 6–16 with luggage travelling together to City centre, Old Town or Haymarket — one vehicle keeps everyone together on one fixed price.

One thing to know: Add child seats or an adapted vehicle at booking so they are fitted before you land — first child seat free.

Price On request 25 min to City centre, Old Town Lock in your Edinburgh Airport transfer

Event scale

Private coach

Best for: Wedding parties, conference delegations, sports teams and tours of up to 60 arriving into EDI together.

One thing to know: Share your final headcount at booking so the right coach size meets you at Edinburgh Airport arrivals.

Price On request 25 min to City centre, Old Town Lock in your Edinburgh Airport transfer

How to book your Edinburgh airport transfer with hoppa

Takes under two minutes to complete.

Book Now

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Search by flight or route

Enter Edinburgh Airport as your pickup, add your destination (an Old Town hotel, a Murrayfield flat or a golf trip to St Andrews) and your date. Add your flight number and hoppa tracks it automatically.

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Choose your vehicle

Compare shared shuttle, private car, estate and minibus side by side with fixed all-in prices — any night-time fees are already included.

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Add extras

Request child seats (the first one is free), the refundable upgrade, or extra luggage space for golf clubs on a group run to Fife.

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Confirmed instantly

Your e-ticket arrives with your driver's name, vehicle registration, photo and exact meeting point at Edinburgh: the arrivals hall for private cars, the pickup zone by the exit for shared shuttles.

What to expect on your Edinburgh transfer, by destination

Each part of Edinburgh greets you differently on arrival: the city-centre run is quick off-peak yet drags at rush hour, and the road north to St Andrews crosses the Forth. The cards below show you what each journey actually feels like, from an Old Town hotel to a Murrayfield match day or a golf trip over into Fife.

Heading on elsewhere in the UK? hoppa also covers Glasgow Prestwick Airport transfers, Newcastle Airport transfers and Manchester Airport transfers.

How does hoppa compare to the Edinburgh tram, Airlink bus or an airport taxi?

The Edinburgh Trams and the Airlink 100 bus both link the airport to the city centre, and the taxi rank outside arrivals draws the heaviest search of all. For a solo trip to Princes Street, any of them does the job. What none of them does is fix a door-to-door price ahead of time, greet you by name at arrivals, or match a vehicle to a group and its bags.

  • hoppa manages all three: shared shuttles into town from an indicative £12 per person, private cars on to the Old Town, Leith or Haymarket, and minibuses and coaches for a St Andrews golf group or a Murrayfield match-day party.
  • Every ride is one all-in price with free cancellation on cars up to 7 seats, run by vetted local operators, on the network Mastercard and UnionPay rely on, whether you are in for a business meeting or bound for the road north.

Is hoppa transfer reliable?

Like we always guarantee, hoppa's managed network puts you in touch with more than 70,000 vetted local operators across 182+ countries, each one checked for licensing, insurance and service standards. With over 40 million travellers carried, and the confidence of Mastercard and UnionPay behind it, hoppa runs on the same infrastructure the world's major financial networks lean on for ground transport. Fixed fares, live flight tracking and round-the-clock support leave nothing about your transfer to chance.

Edinburgh Airport works from a single terminal and takes a real hammering during the Festival and on match days, and hoppa is ready for it.

  • Land late and your driver already knows: hoppa follows your flight, and your booking holds the car free for 60 minutes after you touch down, with a 30-minute buffer on international arrivals. Where a rank taxi runs on a meter with nothing agreed, your hoppa price is set before you fly.
  • Cannot spot your driver? Ring the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team answers in an average of 11 seconds, not a chatbot and not a ticket queue but a real person, on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can an AI assistant book hoppa?

Yes. hoppa plugs into Mastercard's Agentic Pay platform, so AI agents can search, weigh up and complete a transfer booking for you, right across hoppa's network of 70,000+ vetted providers, with no human step in between. hoppa is ready for the age of agentic travel.

Edinburgh Airport terminal guide & tips

Edinburgh Airport runs from a single terminal, which keeps arrivals wonderfully simple: every flight comes in at the same place, with no transfer between terminals to think about. Follow the signs from your gate to baggage reclaim, then out into the arrivals hall.

  • Private transfers meet you in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name or the hoppa logo.
  • Shared shuttles and coaches depart from the pickup zone a short walk beyond the exit; follow the signs rather than the taxi rank.
  • The taxi rank, tram stop and Airlink bus stands all sit a short walk from the exit; if you have pre-booked with hoppa, you can walk past every one of them.

The airport guide below has the full detail on arrivals, delays and getting around.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Where to go when you land at the single terminal

Arrivals

Edinburgh has one terminal, so every flight arrives at the same place. After passport control and baggage reclaim, follow the signs to the arrivals hall. Your e-ticket lists your exact meeting point and a phone number to call if you cannot see your driver.

Private transfers

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall, just past the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name or the 'hoppa' logo.

Shared shuttles & coaches

Walk to the pickup zone a short distance from the exit for the shared shuttle and coach pickup point. Follow the signs, not the taxi rank.

Delays & Driver Info

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Free waiting time

Your driver waits up to 60 minutes after your scheduled landing, with an additional 30-minute buffer once you have cleared passport control — useful when the arrivals queues are long.

Delayed or diverted?

Your driver tracks your flight from the moment you board. If bad weather or North Sea haar diverts you to Glasgow, they know before you land and will contact you to reposition or rebook. A delayed flight simply moves your pickup — there is nothing for you to do.

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Can't find your driver?

Head to the information desk in arrivals and call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, a 99.7% call answer rate (CE indicators): a real person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

General Travel Information

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Currency & tipping

Local currency is the pound sterling (GBP). Tipping is not expected in the UK, and any gratuity is already included in your hoppa fixed price.

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Peak traffic

The A8 and the city approaches back up 16:00–19:00 on weekdays, and Festival and match days are the heaviest. Allow extra time for a Friday-evening or event arrival.

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Avoid unofficial taxis

Ignore anyone at the kerb offering a 'flat-rate run into town.' Use only the marked official taxi rank at the front of the terminal if you want a metered cab.

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Honest alternative

The Edinburgh Trams run every few minutes to York Place in about 30 minutes. The Airlink 100 bus serves Waverley round the clock on a fixed fare — cheaper, but stop-to-stop with no door-to-door service.

What to do around Edinburgh airport?

If you have time before your transfer or your flight home, Edinburgh and the surrounding country reward an early start.

  • Walk the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile in the heart of the city, about 25 minutes from the airport.
  • St Andrews is about an hour away over the Forth for the home of golf, the ruined cathedral and the West Sands.
  • Stirling and its castle are about 40 minutes away for the Wallace Monument and the gateway to the Highlands.

Ready to book your Edinburgh Airport transfers with hoppa?

The city centre is roughly 25 minutes away, and Murrayfield a brisk 15-minute run. From the second you reach the arrivals hall, your name is on a sign and your route is already set.

Fix an all-in price now, keep free cancellation up to 24 hours before you travel, and walk past the taxi queue and the Scottish weather. Whether it is a short hop to Haymarket or the long road north to St Andrews, hoppa has your Edinburgh airport transfer covered, so book today and ride with the platform more than 40 million travellers already trust.

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Edinburgh airport transfers: Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre?

A pre-booked hoppa private car reaches Edinburgh city centre in around 25 minutes, door to door, for a fixed price. The Edinburgh Trams and the Airlink 100 bus also run to town in about 30 minutes but drop you at a stop rather than your accommodation.

How far is Edinburgh Airport from the city centre?

Edinburgh Airport is about 8 miles west of the city centre. Most transfers take 20 to 30 minutes by car depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a transfer from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre?

A hoppa private car to the city centre starts from an indicative £30 for the whole vehicle, split across your party, fixed and all-in. A shared shuttle starts from an indicative £12 per person. Prices are indicative, check hoppa.com for live prices.

Is hoppa cheaper than the tram or the Airlink 100 bus?

For a solo traveller with hand luggage, the Edinburgh Trams (about £7.50) or the Airlink 100 (about £4.50) is cheapest. For two or more people, or anyone with cases, a fixed hoppa private car splits across the party, works out competitive and drops you at your door with no walk from the stop. Prices are indicative.

How long does the Edinburgh Airport transfer to St Andrews take?

The drive from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews takes around 1 hour 5 minutes over the Forth. A private car or minibus carries golf bags and cases straight to the coast, with the price fixed before you fly.

Does my hoppa driver wait if my flight is delayed?

Yes. Your driver tracks your flight and waits up to 60 minutes after your scheduled landing, plus a 30-minute buffer on international arrivals, at no extra charge. If the delay runs longer, call the number on your e-ticket.

Can I get a transfer from Edinburgh Airport late at night?

Yes. hoppa transfers are pre-booked and available around the clock. A nighttime surcharge applies between 22:00 and 08:00 local time, and your fixed price is confirmed at booking, so there is no surprise fare at the kerb.

Can I cancel or change my Edinburgh Airport transfer?

Yes. For a private car of 7 seats or fewer you can cancel free up to 24 hours before travel; 8 to 14 seaters up to 48 hours before; 16-plus seaters up to 14 days before. Update your booking on the hoppa website or app.

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