Airport transfers
Edinburgh Airport Transfer Guide: Pickups, Timing & Fixed Quotes
How to plan a smooth Edinburgh airport transfer — terminal pickups, flight tracking, luggage and when to pre-book a private hire.
Why pre-book your Edinburgh airport transfer
Pre-booking removes surge pricing surprises and guarantees a vehicle sized for your group and luggage. With NTSEDI, your quote is agreed before travel and your driver tracks your flight on airport pickups.
- Fixed quote confirmed in advance
- Licensed private hire drivers
- WhatsApp updates from booking to drop-off
Book an airport transfer online or read our dedicated Edinburgh airport transfers service page.
Terminal pickups at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
For arrivals, we meet you in the terminal with a name board when you choose meet & greet. For a standard pickup, your driver coordinates by phone or WhatsApp once you have collected luggage.
Allow extra time during peak summer weekends and festival dates — we recommend sharing your flight number so delays are handled automatically.
Vehicle choice and luggage
Mercedes Vito and similar MPVs suit families and golf bags. Tell us passenger count and suitcase sizes when requesting a quote so we assign the right vehicle from our fleet.
For city-centre hotels, drop-off is door-to-door. Return journeys to EDI should factor in 2–2.5 hours before international departures during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic — for general booking FAQs see our main FAQ page.
Recommended tours
Private day tours from Edinburgh — book online with fixed group pricing.
HighlandsWest Highlands Scenic Tour
Edinburgh to Luss, Loch Lomond [Tarbet], Inveraray & Glencoe
Edinburgh to Luss, Loch Lomond [Tarbet], Inveraray & Glencoe
- upto 10 hours
- 3+ yrs
- Up to 6
From £650 per group
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Whisky & HistoryScotland History & Whisky Experience Tour
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle → Scone Palace → Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery → Blair Athol Distillery → The House of Bruar
Edinburgh to Stirling Castle → Scone Palace → Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery → Blair Athol Distillery → The House of Bruar
- upto 10 hours
- 3+ yrs
- Up to 6
From £650 per group
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CityGlasgow City Tour
Edinburgh to George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, The Necropolis , Kelvingrove & University of Glasgow, Ashton Lane , Riverside Museum & The Tall Ship and Merchant City
Edinburgh to George Square, Cathedral, Necropolis, Kelvingrove, West End, Riverside & Merchant City
- upto 6-7 hours
- 3+ yrs
- Up to 6
From £455 per group
View tour →
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