There is only one terminal at Edinburgh Airport and all flights depart from there. Check-ins can be found on the ground floor as you enter the terminal building. You should see your airline ticket for check-in information, but as a general rule check-in times are as follows:
– You need to arrive for check-in at the airport three hours before a long haul flight
– Passengers should arrive for cheek-in two hours before a European flight.
– Passengers looking for UK and Northern Ireland flights should arrive for check-in an hour before take off.
There are some self service check-ins at Edinburgh Airport and getting through these is a lot quicker than the standard check-ins because you will avoid most of the queues. Self service checks in is available at airport kiosks and online but only for certain passengers. Check your airline ticket to see if the airline you are flying with offers self service check-in. If it is offered then after you have checked in you simply take your baggage to the fast bag drop off area. Boarding for most flights from Edinburgh Airport takes place around 45 minutes before take off time.
If you are looking for information there is an unofficial information desk in the international arrivals hall on the ground floor of the terminal building. The left luggage desk can be found between check-in and international arrival desks on the ground floor. Bureaux de Change are located opposite the unofficial information tourist desk and cash dispensers taking all major cards are located throughout the building. Luggage trolleys and porters are available throughout the terminal building.
Car hire desks are in the UK arrivals hall and there are several restaurants and bars, both before and after security checks. There is a wide range of shops, including duty free, in the main departures lounge and flight side. There are public telephone booths located at various points throughout the terminal as are disabled access toilets. There is internet wireless availability in the restaurants and seating areas.
There is a wide range of available parking options at Edinburgh Airport; both short and long stay car parks are available. To make sure that there is a car parking space available and to ensure you get the best price deal, you should book ahead of your journey. The airport lounge has been recently refurbished and offers passengers a number of facilities including private shower suites and a bar serving complimentary drinks in the Servis Air executive lounge. If you are on a business trip then there are business desks available along with telephones and internet and WiFi access. There is an access charge of £12 for the executive and business lounges and children are allowed in providing they are over the age of 12.
Edinburgh Airport offers some excellent facilities for children including baby changing facilities and children’s play area and the executive lounge is also available to families but see details first. Most of the airport restaurants are child friendly and offer children’s eating facilities.
