United Kingdom flag Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Country United Kingdom | Europe | Major Hub | IATA: EDI | ICAO: EGPH | Elevation 135 ft · 41 m | Local time —

Destinations
167
Flights / day
224
Busiest route
Dublin
Top airline
Ryanair

Edinburgh Airport averages 224 flights per day to 167 destinations, with 27 domestic routes and 139 international routes. A total of 65 airlines operate at EDI, led by Ryanair. This airport provides direct service to 43 countries across four continents, with Ireland representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Edinburgh connects to Beijing, with a typical flight time of 10 hr 10 mins. Updated: July 9, 2026

Route Network

Edinburgh Airport connects 166 destinations worldwide, with Dublin standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Beijing, and the shortest flight is to Durham.

Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 4 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
210 mi · 337 km
25
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
332 mi · 534 km
11
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 3 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
414 mi · 666 km
7
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BFS) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
143 mi · 230 km
6
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
540 mi · 869 km
6
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 5 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
622 mi · 1,001 km
5
per day
Spain flag Mallorca (PMI) – Spain 6 airlines
—
EDI → PMI
4
per day
United Kingdom flag Bristol (BRS) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
317 mi · 510 km
4
per day
United Kingdom flag London (STN) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
317 mi · 510 km
4
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
641 mi · 1,032 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Southampton (SOU) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
355 mi · 572 km
3
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,042 mi · 1,677 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BHD) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
135 mi · 217 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LTN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
307 mi · 494 km
3
per day
Spain flag Tenerife (South) (TFS) – Spain 4 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,036 mi · 3,276 km
3
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 3 airlines
7 hr 35 mins
3,247 mi · 5,225 km
3
per day
Spain flag Alicante (ALC) – Spain 3 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,228 mi · 1,976 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Birmingham (BHX) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
250 mi · 403 km
3
per day
Spain flag Málaga (AGP) – Spain 5 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,333 mi · 2,145 km
3
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,068 mi · 1,719 km
3
per day
Portugal flag Faro (FAO) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,326 mi · 2,134 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 3 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
2,058 mi · 3,312 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 2 airlines
—
EDI → BOS
2
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,447 mi · 5,547 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,759 mi · 2,830 km
2
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 2 airlines
—
EDI → YYZ
2
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
775 mi · 1,248 km
2
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
724 mi · 1,165 km
2
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
786 mi · 1,264 km
2
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 3 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,038 mi · 1,671 km
2
per day
Spain flag Lanzarote (ACE) – Spain 3 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
1,933 mi · 3,110 km
2
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
827 mi · 1,330 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Orkney (KOI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
209 mi · 336 km
2
per day
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
603 mi · 970 km
2
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
820 mi · 1,320 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 3 airlines
—
EDI → DLM
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Lerwick (LSI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
282 mi · 454 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,259 mi · 5,245 km
2
per day
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 3 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
833 mi · 1,341 km
2
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (CRL) – Belgium 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
498 mi · 802 km
2
per day
Greece flag Rodes Island (RHO) – Greece 3 airlines
—
EDI → RHO
2
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
1,000 mi · 1,610 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 1 airline
—
EDI → ATL
1
per day
Italy flag Bergamo (BGY) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
908 mi · 1,461 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Nottingham (EMA) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
231 mi · 371 km
1
per day
Italy flag Roma (CIA) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,211 mi · 1,949 km
1
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,126 mi · 1,812 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 1 airline
—
EDI → ORD
1
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 2 airlines
—
EDI → MXP
1
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,931 mi · 7,935 km
1
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 1 airline
—
EDI → BRU
1
per day
Ireland flag Cork (ORK) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
352 mi · 566 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,590 mi · 5,777 km
1
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
525 mi · 845 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Exeter (EXT) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
360 mi · 580 km
1
per day
Poland flag Gdańsk (GDN) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
865 mi · 1,392 km
1
per day
Greece flag Kerkyra Island (CFU) – Greece 4 airlines
—
EDI → CFU
1
per day
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 3 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,621 mi · 2,609 km
1
per day
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 3 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,311 mi · 2,110 km
1
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
969 mi · 1,560 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 1 airline
—
EDI → PHL
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Stornoway (SYY) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
192 mi · 309 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,468 mi · 5,581 km
1
per day
France flag Basel (BSL) – France 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
740 mi · 1,192 km
1
per day
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,067 mi · 1,718 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,797 mi · 2,893 km
1
per day
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,215 mi · 1,956 km
1
per day
France flag Marseille (MRS) – France 2 airlines
—
EDI → MRS
1
per day
Italy flag Pisa (PSA) – Italy 1 airline
—
EDI → PSA
1
per day
Iceland flag Reykjavik (KEF) – Iceland 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
860 mi · 1,385 km
1
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 3 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
992 mi · 1,597 km
1
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 2 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,770 mi · 2,848 km
6
per week
Germany flag Cologne (CGN) – Germany 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
557 mi · 896 km
6
per week
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 2 airlines
—
EDI → DBV
6
per week
Spain flag Gran Canaria (LPA) – Spain 2 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,025 mi · 3,259 km
6
per week
Ireland flag Limerick city (SNN) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
317 mi · 510 km
6
per week
Morocco flag Marrakech (RAK) – Morocco 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,697 mi · 2,731 km
6
per week
Germany flag Weeze (NRN) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
490 mi · 789 km
6
per week
France flag Paris–Beauvais (BVA) – France 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
504 mi · 811 km
5
per week
Italy flag Bologna (BLQ) – Italy 1 airline
—
EDI → BLQ
5
per week
United Kingdom flag Bournemouth (BOH) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
363 mi · 584 km
5
per week
United Kingdom flag Farnborough (FAB) – United Kingdom 5 airlines
—
EDI → FAB
5
per week
Spain flag Fuerteventura (FUE) – Spain 2 airlines
5 hr 5 mins
1,969 mi · 3,169 km
5
per week
Greece flag Heraklion (HER) – Greece 2 airlines
—
EDI → HER
5
per week
Spain flag Ibiza (IBZ) – Spain 2 airlines
—
EDI → IBZ
5
per week
Cyprus flag Paphos (PFO) – Cyprus 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,234 mi · 3,596 km
5
per week
Portugal flag Porto (OPO) – Portugal 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,044 mi · 1,680 km
5
per week
Poland flag Poznań (POZ) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
849 mi · 1,366 km
5
per week
Germany flag Stuttgart (STR) – Germany 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
729 mi · 1,173 km
5
per week
Poland flag Warsaw (WMI) – Poland 1 airline
—
EDI → WMI
5
per week
Poland flag Wrocław (WRO) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
893 mi · 1,437 km
5
per week
Morocco flag Agadir (AGA) – Morocco 2 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,795 mi · 2,889 km
4
per week
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,504 mi · 2,420 km
4
per week
Isle of Man flag Castletown (IOM) – Isle of Man 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
138 mi · 222 km
4
per week
United Kingdom flag Durham (MME) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
126 mi · 202 km
4
per week
Sweden flag Goteborg (GOT) – Sweden 1 airline
—
EDI → GOT
4
per week
Canada flag Halifax (YHZ) – Canada 1 airline
—
EDI → YHZ
4
per week
Lithuania flag Kaunas (KUN) – Lithuania 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,071 mi · 1,723 km
4
per week
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 1 airline
—
EDI → YUL
4
per week
France flag Paris (ORY) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → ORY
4
per week
Latvia flag Riga (RIX) – Latvia 1 airline
—
EDI → RIX
4
per week
Spain flag Seville (SVQ) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,286 mi · 2,069 km
4
per week
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,498 mi · 2,411 km
4
per week
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,145 mi · 1,843 km
4
per week
Italy flag Bari (BRI) – Italy 1 airline
—
EDI → BRI
3
per week
Norway flag Bergen (BGO) – Norway 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
433 mi · 697 km
3
per week
France flag Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne (BIQ) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → BIQ
3
per week
Denmark flag Billund (BLL) – Denmark 1 airline
—
EDI → BLL
3
per week
France flag Bordeaux (BOD) – France 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
777 mi · 1,251 km
3
per week
Slovakia flag Bratislava (BTS) – Slovakia 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
1,021 mi · 1,642 km
3
per week
Bulgaria flag Burgas (BOJ) – Bulgaria 1 airline
—
EDI → BOJ
3
per week
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 1 airline
—
EDI → YYC
3
per week
Italy flag Catania (CTA) – Italy 2 airlines
—
EDI → CTA
3
per week
Portugal flag Funchal (FNC) – Portugal 2 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,731 mi · 2,785 km
3
per week
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
796 mi · 1,281 km
3
per week
France flag Nantes (NTE) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → NTE
3
per week
United Kingdom flag Newquay (NQY) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
387 mi · 622 km
3
per week
Italy flag Olbia (OLB) – Italy 1 airline
—
EDI → OLB
3
per week
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 1 airline
—
EDI → MCO
3
per week
Greece flag Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → PVK
3
per week
Spain flag Reus (REU) – Spain 1 airline
—
EDI → REU
3
per week
Jersey flag St Helier (JER) – Jersey 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
468 mi · 754 km
3
per week
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → TLS
3
per week
United Kingdom flag Aberdeen (ABZ) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
97 mi · 157 km
2
per week
France flag Bergerac/Roumanière (EGC) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → EGC
2
per week
France flag Béziers/Vias (BZR) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → BZR
2
per week
Ireland flag Charleston (NOC) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
258 mi · 415 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Derry City (LDY) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
161 mi · 259 km
2
per week
Tunisia flag Enfidha (NBE) – Tunisia 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,518 mi · 2,443 km
2
per week
Spain flag Girona (GRO) – Spain 1 airline
—
EDI → GRO
2
per week
Germany flag Hamburg (HAM) – Germany 2 airlines
—
EDI → HAM
2
per week
Spain flag Hondarribia (EAS) – Spain 1 airline
—
EDI → EAS
2
per week
Greece flag Kos Island (KGS) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → KGS
2
per week
Germany flag Leipzig (LEJ) – Germany 1 airline
—
EDI → LEJ
2
per week
Slovenia flag Ljubljana (LJU) – Slovenia 1 airline
—
EDI → LJU
2
per week
United Kingdom flag London (BQH) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
—
EDI → BQH
2
per week
United Kingdom flag London (NHT) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
EDI → NHT
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
185 mi · 297 km
2
per week
Spain flag Menorca (MAH) – Spain 1 airline
—
EDI → MAH
2
per week
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
—
EDI → PMO
2
per week
France flag Poitiers/Biard (PIS) – France 1 airline
—
EDI → PIS
2
per week
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,202 mi · 1,934 km
2
per week
Poland flag Rzeszów (RZE) – Poland 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,122 mi · 1,805 km
2
per week
Spain flag Santander (SDR) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
865 mi · 1,393 km
2
per week
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
—
EDI → TIA
2
per week
Faroe Islands flag Vagar (FAE) – Faroe Islands 1 airline
—
EDI → FAE
2
per week
Italy flag Verona (VRN) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
956 mi · 1,539 km
2
per week
Croatia flag Zadar (ZAD) – Croatia 1 airline
—
EDI → ZAD
2
per week
Greece flag Zakynthos Island (ZTH) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → ZTH
2
per week
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
EDI → BJV
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Dundee (DND) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
EDI → DND
1
per week
Italy flag Firenze (FLR) – Italy 1 airline
—
EDI → FLR
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
EDI → GLA
1
per week
Greece flag Kalamata (KLX) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → KLX
1
per week
Greece flag Kefallinia Island (EFL) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → EFL
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Kidlington (OXF) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
EDI → OXF
1
per week
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 1 airline
—
EDI → LCA
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Liverpool (LPL) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
EDI → LPL
1
per week
Luxembourg flag Luxembourg (LUX) – Luxembourg 1 airline
—
EDI → LUX
1
per week
Italy flag Milan (LIN) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
910 mi · 1,464 km
1
per week
Belgium flag Ostend (OST) – Belgium 1 airline
—
EDI → OST
1
per week
Greece flag Santorini Island (JTR) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → JTR
1
per week
Croatia flag Split (SPU) – Croatia 1 airline
—
EDI → SPU
1
per week
Guernsey flag St Peter Port (GCI) – Guernsey 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
451 mi · 726 km
1
per week
United Kingdom flag St. Andrews (ADX) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
EDI → ADX
1
per week
Greece flag Thessaloniki (SKG) – Greece 1 airline
—
EDI → SKG
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 9, 2026.

Edinburgh Airport is served by 65 airlines, with Ryanair in the lead at 24% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 56% of routes. 40 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 51 airlines operate international routes, compared with 22 airlines serving domestic routes. Hainan Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Beijing with a flight time of 10 hrs 10 mins.

Ryanair (61 routes)
easyJet (45 routes)
Jet2 (37 routes)
Ryanair UK (17 routes)
Loganair (7 routes)
Norwegian Air Shuttle (5 routes)
British Airways (4 routes)
Delta Air Lines (3 routes)
WestJet (3 routes)
United Airlines (3 routes)
Eurowings (3 routes)
Aer Lingus (2 routes)
EMC (2 routes)
FYL (2 routes)
SAS (2 routes)
TUI Airways (2 routes)
ABF (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
American Airlines (2 routes)
JetBlue Airways (2 routes)
Sun Express (2 routes)
Air Canada (2 routes)
FLJ (2 routes)
Virgin Atlantic (2 routes)
Gama Aviation (2 routes)
EAI (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Vueling (1 routes)
Evelop Airlines (1 routes)
Iberia (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Edelweiss Air (1 routes)
SAZ (1 routes)
UGJ (1 routes)
Austrian (1 routes)
MUK (1 routes)
West Atlantic UK (1 routes)
Hainan Airlines (1 routes)
Brussels Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Finnair (1 routes)
Pegasus (1 routes)
DC Aviation (1 routes)
Icelandair (1 routes)
Aegean Airlines (1 routes)
DWC (1 routes)
Empire Aviation Group (1 routes)
VIP (1 routes)
ASL Airlines Belgium (1 routes)
Transavia France (1 routes)
Air Alsie (1 routes)
Exxaero (1 routes)
EAT Leipzig (1 routes)
Silesia Air (1 routes)
KRH (1 routes)
Atlantic Airways (1 routes)
NJU (1 routes)
AOJ (1 routes)
RVR (1 routes)
Luxair (1 routes)
FXJ (1 routes)
Aurigny Air Services (1 routes)
TKF (1 routes)

Edinburgh Airport provides direct service to 43 countries across four continents. The route network is 16% domestic and 84% international. Ireland is the primary international destination.

United Kingdom - 50/day
Ireland - 27/day
Spain - 26/day
France - 13/day
United States of America - 13/day
Germany - 12/day
Italy - 10/day
Netherlands - 7/day
Türkiye - 7/day
Greece - 6/day
Denmark - 5/day
Portugal - 5/day
Poland - 5/day
Canada - 4/day
Switzerland - 4/day
Belgium - 3/day
Qatar - 2/day
Norway - 2/day
Sweden - 2/day
Czechia - 2/day
Austria - 2/day
Hungary - 1/day
China - 1/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Malta - 1/day
Finland - 1/day
Iceland - 1/day
Croatia - 1/day
Morocco - 1/day
Cyprus - 1/day
Romania - 1/day
Isle of Man - 1/day
Lithuania - 1/day
Latvia - 1/day
Bulgaria - 1/day
Slovakia - 0/day
Jersey - 0/day
Tunisia - 0/day
Slovenia - 0/day
Albania - 0/day
Faroe Islands - 0/day
Luxembourg - 0/day
Guernsey - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
18 min late
12 min (-39.1%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
4 min late
1 min (-21.4%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
1 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 12

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
1

Jul 12

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
20 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
—
Arrival
41 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
—
Arrival
19 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 11

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
—
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 11

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
26 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
24 min late
1 min (+6.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
3 min (-68.5%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
14 flights (7 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 10

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
6

Jul 9

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 8

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
23 min late
4 min (+19.3%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
4 min late
6 min (+269.1%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
74 flights (30 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 10

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
6

Jul 9

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 8

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 4

2026

Departure
—
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
3

Jul 1

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
9

Jun 28

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
12 min late
Cancelled
6

Jun 27

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
20 min late
Cancelled
3

Jun 26

2026

Departure
45 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
10

Jun 25

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
6

Jun 24

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
2

Jun 23

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
1

Jun 22

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
5

Jun 21

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
12 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 20

2026

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
4

Jun 19

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
9

Jun 18

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
2

Jun 17

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 16

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 15

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 14

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 13

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 12

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#143 (224 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#58 (167 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
8,369 ft 2,551 m 144 ft 44 m Asphalt
8,369 ft 2,551 m 144 ft 44 m Asphalt
5,899 ft 1,798 m 151 ft 46 m Asphalt
5,899 ft 1,798 m 151 ft 46 m Asphalt
2,621 ft 799 m 150 ft 46 m Closed
2,621 ft 799 m 150 ft 46 m Closed

Runway Length

71 aircraft cannot operate at Edinburgh Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 8,369 ft (2,551 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Lockheed Martin C5 Galaxy 8,399 ft 2,560 m 3,599 ft 1,097 m
Boeing 737 MAX 9 8,530 ft 2,600 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Boeing 757-300 8,530 ft 2,600 m 5,085 ft 1,550 m
Airbus A350-1000 8,530 ft 2,600 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing 737-500 8,694 ft 2,650 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Convair 880 8,760 ft 2,670 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Ilyushin Il-96 400 8,858 ft 2,700 m 5,413 ft 1,650 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker 8,858 ft 2,700 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Airbus A380 Private Jet 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A380-800 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A340-300 9,072 ft 2,765 m 6,004 ft 1,830 m
Airbus A330-200 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330 Corporate Jet 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-200F 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-300 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Boeing BBJ 787-800 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter 9,199 ft 2,804 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-400 9,236 ft 2,815 m 6,250 ft 1,905 m
Boeing 747SP 9,252 ft 2,820 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft 2,830 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft 2,896 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft 2,900 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft 2,950 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft 2,970 m 5,610 ft 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft 3,000 m 2,953 ft 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft 3,000 m 8,530 ft 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft 3,010 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

Edinburgh (IATA: EDI) operates around 224 flights per day to 167 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 27 domestic and 139 international routes, with Ryanair as the leading carrier and Dublin currently the busiest connection. From EDI, passengers can reach 43 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 2,551 m (8,369 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Edinburgh Airport functions as Scotland’s busiest commercial airport and a major gateway for both domestic and international travel. Its route network is weighted toward international service, with a broad mix of short-haul European destinations and a smaller set of domestic links within the United Kingdom.

The airport is served by a combination of low-cost, network, and leisure carriers, with a route profile centered mainly on point-to-point demand. Short-haul traffic is the core of the schedule, while a limited number of longer-haul services extend its reach to other regions.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Edinburgh Airport uses a single passenger terminal, which simplifies transfers and makes the terminal layout straightforward for most travelers. Domestic and international passengers are processed through the same terminal building, with airside areas and boarding arrangements organized by departure gate assignment.

The terminal is arranged to handle a mix of scheduled and seasonal traffic, with check-in, security, retail, and boarding functions concentrated in one passenger building. This setup supports a high-volume flow of short-haul traffic while also accommodating longer-haul departures when scheduled.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Single-terminal operation
  • Shared domestic and international processing
  • Centralized check-in and security areas
  • Gate-based boarding arrangements
  • Mixed short-haul and longer-haul use

Passenger facilities include standard airport services for departing and arriving travelers, along with retail and food concessions, customer service points, and assistance facilities. The airport also provides official parking information and other passenger guidance through its website.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail concessions
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Customer information services
  • Accessibility assistance
  • Passenger parking access

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Edinburgh Airport are a mix of airline and independent facilities, generally located airside after security. They are typically used by eligible premium passengers, lounge members, and travelers purchasing entry where available.

Notable lounges include:

  • No lounges are listed here without a verified airport-specific source

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a mix of quick-service dining, cafes, and sit-down food and beverage options across the terminal. The overall food offering is geared toward short-haul passenger flows, with familiar airport brands and standard pre-flight dining choices.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service cafes
  • Sandwich and grab-and-go outlets
  • Bars and casual dining
  • Coffee shop counters
  • Airport food court style concessions

Public Transport and Parking

Edinburgh Airport is connected to the city by road and public transport, with bus and tram services providing the main non-car access. Travelers can use the official transport information on the airport website to plan connections to central Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Access by car is via the local road network, and the airport is positioned to serve both the city center and the wider Lothians region. Taxi and private hire services are also commonly used for direct journeys, particularly for travelers with luggage or outside regular public transport hours.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Tram
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • Private hire and ride-hailing services

Parking is organized into multiple products for different trip lengths and traveler needs. Short-stay and long-stay parking are the standard categories, with additional options typically aimed at terminal access and advance booking.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Terminal-adjacent parking
  • Pre-booked parking products
  • Accessible parking spaces

Runways and Operations

Edinburgh Airport has a single runway, which supports a broad mix of narrow-body commercial traffic and other permitted aircraft operations. Its runway length allows it to handle the airport’s scheduled short-haul network and some longer-range services within the constraints of airline and aircraft performance planning.

The airfield is oriented to support regular commercial departures and arrivals throughout the day. As a major Scottish airport, it is structured for high-frequency passenger operations rather than multiple-runway throughput.

The runway system includes:

  • One runway
  • A paved runway surface
  • Commercial passenger operations
  • Narrow-body aircraft compatibility
  • Support for scheduled short-haul traffic

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Edinburgh Airport plays a major role in Scotland’s air transport network, serving as the primary airport for the capital region and a key international access point for the country. Its traffic base reflects a mix of local origin-and-destination demand, business travel, tourism, and point-to-point European flying.

The airport also functions as an important connector for domestic travel within the United Kingdom, although its network is more heavily oriented toward international destinations. The route structure supports both regional connectivity and broader outbound demand from the city and surrounding areas.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major Scottish gateway
  • Capital city airport
  • Strong international focus
  • Domestic connectivity
  • Point-to-point network role

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located to the west of Edinburgh and serves the capital as well as the surrounding central Scotland market. Its catchment area extends beyond the city itself into the Lothians and other nearby population centers.

Its position near Scotland’s main urban and administrative center makes it a practical access point for business, government, leisure, and inbound tourism travel. It also draws passengers from a wider regional area where direct international links are useful.

The airport serves:

  • Edinburgh city travelers
  • The Lothians
  • Central Scotland passengers
  • Business and leisure demand
  • Inbound tourism traffic

Hotels Near the Airport

There are hotel options near the airport that are useful for early departures, late arrivals, overnight connections, and business trips. Travelers can use on-airport or nearby properties for shorter transfers and more predictable access to the terminal.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • No hotel names are listed here without verified airport-specific confirmation

Airport History

Edinburgh Airport began as a military airfield at Turnhouse and later transitioned into civil aviation use after the Second World War. Early commercial development established it as the main airport serving Edinburgh as passenger demand expanded in the postwar period.

During the second half of the 20th century, the airport was progressively modernized to accommodate scheduled airline traffic and larger passenger volumes. Terminal facilities were expanded and updated over time as the airport took on a more significant role in both domestic and international operations.

Further development focused on adapting the airfield and terminal infrastructure to changing airline patterns, including the growth of European short-haul services and the rise of low-cost carriers. These changes strengthened the airport’s position as the principal commercial airport for the Scottish capital.

In its current form, Edinburgh Airport operates as a major city gateway with a single-terminal layout and a route network centered on point-to-point travel. Its historical development from military airfield to major commercial airport reflects the wider expansion of civil aviation in Scotland.

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