Edinburgh Airport Transfer Guide 2026

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — quick facts

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland''s busiest hub, handling more than 15 million passengers a year. It sits about 8 miles west of the city centre, off the M8/M9, with easy road access to Fife, Glasgow and the Highlands. A pre-booked private transfer remains the fastest, most predictable way to reach the city or onward destinations.

Where drivers meet you

Private hire vehicles use the short-stay car park (Level 0) for meet & greet. Your driver will monitor your flight, park up when you land, and greet you in the arrivals hall with a name board. There is no waiting at kerbside — meet & greet gives you a proper handover of luggage inside the terminal.

Journey times from EDI

Edinburgh city centre — 20–30 minutes
Livingston — 20 minutes
Glasgow city centre — 55–70 minutes
St Andrews — 60–75 minutes
Dundee — 75–90 minutes

Times assume normal traffic. Rush-hour (07:30–09:30, 16:00–18:30) adds 10–20 minutes into central Edinburgh.

Fixed pricing, no meter

CabsLink transfers are quoted as fixed fares. The price you see at booking is the price you pay — regardless of traffic, diversions or waiting time within your free allowance (60 minutes for arrivals, 15 minutes for other pickups).

Choosing the right vehicle

Saloon — up to 3 passengers, 3 medium cases. Best for solo travellers and couples.
Executive — leather, extra legroom, premium finish for business travel.
MPV / V-Class — up to 6 passengers with luggage, ideal for families.
Minibus / Coaster — 8–16 seats for teams, weddings, sports groups.

What''s included

Live flight monitoring
Meet & greet with name board
60 minutes free wait after landing
Fixed price, secure card payment
Bottled water and Wi-Fi in executive vehicles
Child and booster seats on request (free)