How to get from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the Edinburgh Tram or Airlink 100 bus — both reach the city centre for ~£6.50–£7.50.
Best options
Best overall
Edinburgh Tram direct to Princes Street / St Andrew Square.
Cheapest safe
Skylink night bus (N400/N200) for late arrivals.
Best at night
Airlink 100 runs frequently; Skylink overnight.
With luggage / kids
Tram and Airlink both have luggage space.
Taxi fare
Official black taxi roughly £25–£35 to central Edinburgh. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Bolt both operate — designated zone outside arrivals.
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Public transport
Edinburgh Tram, Airlink 100, Skylink night services.
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit arrivals, follow signs to Tram / Buses
- 2Tap contactless on the tram or buy on the Airlink machine
Scam warnings
Unofficial 'transfer' offers inside arrivals
Avoid this
- • Anyone offering a private 'transfer' in arrivals
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