ON ARRIVAL
TRANSPORT FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE
BY TAXI
Just a 25 minute drive from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by taxi.
View our onwards transport map here.
By bus – Airlink 100 to Edinburgh City Centre
Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Average journey time of 30 minutes.
By Tram
Edinburgh Trams official website. Remember to buy tickets before boarding the trams. You can get them from vending machines at the airport.
Accommodation in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is perfectly suited to welcome visitors from around the world. There is an extensive range of accommodation to choose from high end hotels, budget hostels and AirBNBs. You are advised to book early as Edinburgh is an extremely popular destination! Below are some links to assist you with booking accommodation in Edinburgh.
THINGS TO DO IN EDINBURGH
Edinburgh is a city with charm and has a small city centre that’s easily walkable. With stunning architecture, endless winding streets and an awe-inspiring castle perched on a dormant volcano, there’s nowhere else quite like it. With many things to see & do you will leave Edinburgh wanting more!!
SPORTIF’S TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN EDINBURGH
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Climb to the top of Arthurs Seat (dormant volcano)
- Visit Holyrood Palace
- Walk down Royal Mile
- Underground ghost tours
- Harry Potter walking tours
- Visit National Museum of Scotland
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens
- Visit Royal Yacht Britannia
- Visit to Edinburgh Zoo
Below are helpful links for you to find more things to do whilst you are in Edinburgh and make your stay memorable.
Extend your stay
DAY TRIPS FROM EDINBURGH
Extend your stay and explore what else is on offer in Scotland within a short distance from Edinburgh and see why Scotland is consistently voted as one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Visit the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, with lochs (lakes) and mountains. Take a trip to Loch Ness, who knows maybe you will see Nessie. Stop off at one of many world famous whisky distilleries and see how Scotland’s liquid gold is made.
Tour operators run day trips from Edinburgh and know how to make the most of a day out from the city, the friendly guides are always eager to share lots of insightful local information. Companies include Haggis Adventures, Timberbush Tours, Highland Experience, Rabbies, Gray Line Tours and Highland Explorer Tours.
Find a day tour from Edinburgh.
Below is link to help you with planning an extended stay in Scotland!
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