# EDI — Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport)

> EDI (Edinburgh Airport) is the main international airport serving Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/edi-edinburgh

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Airlink 100 bus or tram to city centre
- **Typical fare:** £5.50 bus · £7.50 tram
- **Journey time:** 25–35 min
- **Pickup point:** Bus and tram stops directly outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Edinburgh has no Uber in the same volume as London — Bolt and local taxis are more reliable.
- **Fare reality (EDI → Princes Street):** expected £5.50–£7.50 · concerning £25+ taxi · likely scam £50+ private hire
- **Overall risk:** low — Very safe. Tram and Airlink 100 bus are well-signposted and cheap.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of EDI, ranked

1. **Airlink 100 bus** _(recommended)_ — cost £5.50, journey 30 min, wait Every 10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Frequent; Multiple city stops
   - Cons: Stops at many points
2. **Tram** _(recommended)_ — cost £7.50, journey 35 min, wait Every 7–15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Reliable; Goes via Murrayfield
   - Cons: Pricier than bus
3. **Bolt / Uber** — cost £20–£35, journey 20–30 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Surge on festival nights
4. **Black cab** — cost £25–£40, journey 20–30 min, wait 0–5 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at EDI

1. Exit arrivals — bus/tram stops are 50 metres away
2. Tap contactless on the tram or buy an Airlink ticket on the bus app
3. Tram to Princes Street takes ~35 min, bus ~30 min
4. Expected total: £5.50–£7.50

## Common scams at EDI

- **Inflated 'festival' fares** (medium risk): During August, some private hire drivers quote double meter rates. _How to avoid:_ Use Bolt/Uber or the official rank with the meter on.

## Payment warnings at EDI

- Contactless works everywhere — no need for cash.

## Arrival checklist for EDI

- Airlink 100 is cheapest
- Tram if you want a seat and luggage room
- Bolt is the strongest ride-hailing option

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Last updated: May 2026

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