Are there free parking and drop-off services at Edinburgh Airport?

Andrew Smart

25 June 2024 at 3:43 am·3-min read

Free pick-up and drop-off services are available from Edinburgh Airport <i>(Image: PA)</i> — Free pick-up and drop-off services are available from Edinburgh Airport *(Image: PA)*

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's largest and sees thousands of passengers pass through its terminals monthly.

However, leaving your car here while holidaying or picking up a friend from a foreign trip can be challenging and costly.

If you're coming to Edinburgh Airport via car, here is everything you need to know about parking and pick-ups.

Are there free pick-up and drop-off services at Edinburgh Airport?

🆕| A new fleet of luggage trolleys is being introduced to ensure better availability for those who need them.

The trolleys will be available from Monday, July 1, with a dedicated team looking after the fleet.

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— Edinburgh Airport (@EDI_Airport) June 20, 2024

Free pick-up and drop-off services are available at Edinburgh Airport (at the long-stay car park) for stays of up to 30 minutes.

Those staying for more than this allotted time will have to pay a tariff (which increases the longer a driver remains there).

Stays of between 30 minutes and an hour will cost £8, while those staying between one and three hours can expect to be charged £18.

For quick and easy pick-ups and drop-offs, there is also a charged zone near the EDI control tower.

Stays of up to 10 minutes will cost motorists £5 with every minute after this costing £1.

Find out more about the prices on the Edinburgh Airport website.

Is there free parking at Edinburgh Airport?

🧴| Morning! Hope you're looking forward to your trip today.

Remember that liquids still need to be removed from bags - the well known 100ml rules still apply at EDI.

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— Edinburgh Airport (@EDI_Airport) June 22, 2024

There is no free parking at Edinburgh Airport with each service costing drivers money.

Here are all the parking services available at the airport:

Long-Stay Parking

Dubbed one of the "most popular car parks" at the airport, Long-Stay Parking is a 6 to 8-minute walk from the terminal. It will set users back £90 for two days (non-booked).

Mid-Stay Parking

The Mid-Stay Parking was described as a "secret gem" and is around a 10-minute walk from the terminal. A two-day stay here will set travellers back £100.

FastPark

FastPark is a convenient valet service located right next to the terminal. Find out more here.

Terminal Parking

Perfect for those flying out for a few days, Terminal Parking is only a few minutes walk from the departures. A two-day stint here will cost £120.

Multi-Storey Parking

Edinburgh Airport states: "It's not possible to park any closer than Multi-Storey."

A two-day stay here will set you back £145.

Plane Parking

This is the airport's official budget car park and is ideal for those looking to make huge savings.

Located slightly further away, the car park has a free shuttle bus service and costs around £80 for two days.

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