Edinburgh Airport sits at Ingliston, about 13 km west of Edinburgh city centre, and is Scotland's busiest airport. easyJet runs a major base, with Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways covering most of the rest. Long-haul carriers including Delta, United and Qatar Airways link Edinburgh to North America, the Gulf and onward Asia.
Major carriers: easyJet, British Airways, Jet2.com, Ryanair, KLM.
Low-cost carriers: easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, Wizz Air.
Which long-haul airlines fly from Edinburgh?
Delta and United link Edinburgh to New York and seasonally other US hubs. Qatar Airways flies to Doha, opening connections across Asia and Australasia. Air Canada, Etihad and Emirates also run seasonal or year-round routes. Flightmussy compares direct and one-stop long-haul options side by side, including Amsterdam and London hub itineraries.
When should I book flights from Edinburgh?
Short-haul fares to Europe are usually cheapest 6-10 weeks before departure. Long-haul to North America bookings tend to bottom out 3-5 months ahead. Edinburgh Festival in August pushes both inbound and outbound prices higher. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest weeks across the year for free.
How far is Edinburgh Airport from the city centre?
EDI is about 13 km west of Edinburgh city centre, in Ingliston. The Edinburgh Trams run to Princes Street in around 35 minutes, the Airlink 100 bus takes 30 minutes to Waverley, and taxis take 20-25 minutes outside peak hours. The tram is the most reliable option during festival season.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam?
Yes, KLM and easyJet both fly Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol multiple times daily. KLM's services connect onto Schiphol's global hub for long-haul routings, while easyJet covers point-to-point demand. Flightmussy ranks both alongside one-stop alternatives so you choose by total price, not just the headline carrier name.