 Edinburgh Airport
About
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh is Scotland's fastest growing airport. Opened in 1977 the airport
now caters for 8.7 million passengers a year, flying to 90 different destinations
with 40 airlines, using its facilities.
Recently Edinburgh Airport underwent a £100 million redevelopment to extend
and upgrade the terminals facilities.
How to get to Edinburgh Airport
Located just west of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh Airport lies within
easy reach of the country's main road network taking you throughout Scotland
and beyond.
There is easy access to the airport from the two level junction on the A8
midway between the Gorgar and Newbridge roundabouts.
If approaching from the Edinburgh side join the A8 from the city bypass and
proceed towards Glasgow. From the North and West you should join the A8 at the
Newbridge roundabout and proceed towards Edinburgh. The airport is clearly sign
posted on the A8.
Shopping at Edinburgh Airport
Shopping at Edinburgh Airport is also an experience. Within the International
Departure lounge there are branches of household names such as Alpha, Best
of Scotland, Books etc, Boots Health and Beauty, Impulse Music, Jenners, Rolling
Luggage, Thornton's and Tie Rack.
Most shops are open between 6am and 10pm.
After security control there is a large selection of duty and tax free
stores available for all passengers, offering a saving of up to 17.5%.
The benefits of the Shopping Collection Service is also available for
travellers to a destination within European Union. Buy what you want,
yes even those fragile or larger items and then collect your purchases
from the designated area upon return to the UK, saving the hassle of carrying
then around with you while you are away. Please note however, if you final
destination is outside the EU, you may be requested to pay tax on purchases
on arrival at your destination and/or if you bring them back when returning
to the UK. Newsagents, bookstores, pharmacies and certain other products
are excluded.
Tired of shopping, why not put your feet up and have something to eat
and drink in one of the huge selections of restaurants and bars available
such as Costa, Weatherspoons or the Food Village featuring La Brioche
Doree, Burger King, Franklin's of Boston and Village Grill.
Business Facilities at Edinburgh Airport
Executive lounges complete with telephone, fax and computer log-on facilities
are available with British Airways, British Midlands and Servisair.
The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel just two minutes from Edinburgh Airport
has 22 first class conference rooms providing facilities for up to 220 delegates
complete with a dedicated international brand product and business centre. The
Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel also provides a complimentary 24 hour courtesy
shuttle to and from the airport to help the business traveller.
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