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Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse. 

Passengers arriving at Inverness Airport have a variety of transportation alternatives to choose from when going to the city center. The airport is located 15 km from the city, which is accessible by buses and trains as public transportation services, and taxis, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a quick transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. The Inverness Taxi company's luxurious and modern vehicles provide easy access to the city center. The company also features bigger vehicles that can accommodate up to 8 passengers, ideal for those traveling in larger groups.

Bus

Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Bus lines 11, 11 A, and 11D provide transportation to the city from the airport and operate from 6:19 am to 10:56 pm Monday through Saturday. The bus is accessible from the stop near the terminal building. Buses run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour on Saturdays. On Sundays the bus operates from 8:39 am to 5:20 pm.

Train

Traveling by train to Inverness city center from the airport can be a bit inconvenient. The airport isn’t directly served by train however the station is very close by. The Nairn Train Station is located in close proximity to the airport and can be reached by taxi. From this station you can transfer to an Inverness-bound train.

Trains departing from the Nair station provide transportation to not only Inverness city center bus also to other cities nearby like Aberdeen and Glasgow. Trains operate from 7:27 am to 11:50 pm. You can purchase a train ticket using a credit card from the automated ticket machines located at the station.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a convenient way to get to the city from the airport. Avis and Europcar are open from 8 am to 10:30 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturdays, and from 10 am to 10 pm on Sundays. If you book a vehicle on the company’s website in advance then you might be able to rent a car at a more affordable price and take advantage of various discounts.