How early do you need to check in at Edinburgh Airport?

Check in opens 4 hours before your flight. The best way to check in is online where you can pick your seat and print your boarding card. If you're travelling with carry on baggage only, you can print off your own boarding pass and we'll see you at the gate.



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We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.

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If you're coming in on a domestic flight then you don't need to worry about immigration as you'll be able to head straight through to baggage reclaim. Flying internationally? You'll need to come through UK border control.

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Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport and the sixth busiest in the United Kingdom.

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It's a relatively small airport, especially compared with Heathrow, and there is only one terminal for passengers. Located close to central Edinburgh, it's easy to access and fairly stress-free to navigate.

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Most airlines recommend arriving at the airport three hours before departure for international flights. It's common for international flights to start boarding earlier than domestic flights (the aircraft are often larger and have higher passenger capacities), which accounts for the earlier recommendation.

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It's a relatively small airport, especially compared with Heathrow, and there is only one terminal for passengers. Located close to central Edinburgh, it's easy to access and fairly stress-free to navigate.

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