Where do you park at Edinburgh Airport when picking someone up?

Don't forget we've got a free Dropoff & Pickup zone in the long-stay car park, a 10-minute walk from the terminal. Ideal if your passengers don't mind a stretch of the legs. Stop here for 30-minutes without being charged a fee. Please note there is no shuttle bus in operation.



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There are several strategies for picking someone up at the airport.
  • Cell phone waiting lot. ...
  • Pick them up at departures rather than arrivals, since that's often less crowded. ...
  • Park and go inside the terminal this is more expensive (parking cost) and more time-consuming, but it's a more intimate gesture.


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Overall, Gottsman and Leighton agreed that airport pickups are a courtesy rather than an obligation. So appreciate any offers but don't drag your friend over the coals if they don't volunteer.

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Perfect if you are looking for convenience and location. Within sight of the iconic Edinburgh Airport Control Tower, Terminal parking is only a few minutes walk to departures and is a firm favourite for anyone who is flying off for a few days for business or pleasure.

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About Long Stay parking Long stay is a great cost-effective option if you like to keep your keys, and if you're travelling for four days or more. A new walking route to Terminal is located at the north end of the car park, and takes 10-12 minutes.

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Located just on the outskirts of Edinburgh Airport, the Flying Scot car park is just a 3 minute transfer ride from the terminal, and even better, it's a free trip!

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You can drive up and park at our Multi-storey, Mid Stay, Long Stay, Terminal and Plane Parking car parks. Unfortunately, FastPark is pre-booking only at the moment. All our car parks are signed when you get to the airport. Even though we try to have spaces available, we can't guarantee it.

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Free Overnight & Weekend Parking in Edinburgh
  • Forth Street EH1 3LD – free 6:30pm-8:30am Monday-Saturday, free all day Sunday.
  • Gayfield Street EH1 3NR – free 5:30pm-8:30am Monday-Friday, free all day Saturday & Sunday.
  • Dalmeny Street EH6 8RA – overnight parking permitted.


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Hermiston Park and Ride is a 24 hour operation where overnight parking is permitted for up to 3 nightts No details need to be given and permission is not required for this.

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Long stay parking rates are calculated in periods of 24 hours, as opposed to short stay parking which is calculated hourly. For this reason, long stay car parks work out cheaper if you are leaving your car for a prolonged period of time. Long Stay Airport car parks often have a minimum stay of around 3 days.

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What time should I arrive at the airport? Leave those last-minute airport dashes to the big screen! We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.

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Booking airport parking is a lot like anything else in the industry–the sooner you book, the better your rate. If it's possible, you should book your parking right after booking your tickets. In many cases, this can offer you discounts of up to 33% at the airport.

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