Edinburgh Airport Drop Off free for 30 minutes
Edinburgh Airport Drop Off
Edinburgh Airport drop off here is how you can get dropped off for free for up to 30 minutes.
Looking to go to other UK airports? Here is a list of how you can get dropped off for free.
Edinburgh airport drop off Postcode
EH12 9DN
Edinburgh airport drop off How to Pay
Edinburgh Airport drop off fee
| Where is the Edinburgh airport drop off zone? | Ground floor of the Multi-storey |
| 0-10 mins | £4.00 |
| 10-15 mins | £8.00 |
| 15 mins – 30 mins | £15.00 |
| 30 mins – 1 hour | £30.00 |
| Thereafter | £15.00 per hour |
| Entry/Exit | Barrier controlled |
| Payment method | Coin*, card, contactless and mobile payments. There is a change machine in our drop-off area for those with notes. |
| Max stay? | 2 hours. No unattended cars |
| Blue badge holders | FREE for 1 hour |
| Electric vehicles | 50% Discount for the initial 0-10 minute period then prices as displayed |
| *Resident Discount | 50% Discount |
| Vehicles allowed | Cars, motorbikes, minibus* |
| Height restrictions | Max height 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Other restrictions | No taxi or private hire pick-ups |
Edinburgh Airport Map

Edinburgh Airport Shuttle
There is no shuttle at Edinburgh Airport. Depending on which car park you are parked in you will need to walk to the terminal. The cheapest parking at Edinburgh Airport is the Long Stay Car Park which will take you 10-12 minutes to walk. The closed parking is the multi-storey just 1-minute walk to the terminal.
Edinburgh Airport Parking
There are many parking options available at Edinburgh Airport to suit your needs. Whether you prefer to be closer to the terminal or you would like to drop your keys off and leave Edinburgh Airport has these options.
For the latest cheap parking offers click here. You can get up to 60% off if you prebook. The cheapest option is to park at the Long Stay Car Park.
Edinburgh Airport Pick Up
From Thursday, January 19 our charged pick-up zone is temporarily located in the Terminal car park, rather than the ground floor of the multi-storey.
To access this zone follow the route you would have taken for the existing pick-up zone however rather than entering the multi-storey, follow the signs for temporary pick up and turn right into the Terminal car park.
Directions to Edinburgh Airport Pick Up
- Coming from the A8 Glasgow Road, along Eastfield Road, follow the signs for Edinburgh Airport
- At the roundabout at the Moxy / Hilton Hotel continue straight ahead, taking the second exit
- At the next roundabout take the second exit towards Terminal Parking. Drive up to the barriers and take your ticket
- Drive ahead and just before the mini roundabout you’ll see signs for the pick-up zone which direct you to turn right and into the facility
Pick up at Edinburgh Airport Charges
| Where is the Edinburgh Airport pick up zone? | Terminal car park |
| First 10 minutes | £4.00 |
| 10 – 15 min | £5.00 |
| 15 – 30 min | £9.00 |
| 30 min – 1 hour | £12.00 |
| 1-3 hours | £18.00 |
| Thereafter | Charged at Terminal parking rates |
| Entry/Exit | Barrier controlled |
| Payment method | Cash, card, contactless and mobile payments. You can use the pay station in the Coach Park or pay using contactless at the barrier. |
| Maximum stay? | 2 hours |
| Blue badge holders | FREE for 1 hour |
| Vehicles allowed | Cars, motorbikes, minibus |
| Height restrictions | Max height 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
Edinburgh Airport Drop off Charges
| Where is the drop-off zone? | Ground floor of the Multi-storey |
| 0-10 mins | £4.00 |
| 10-15 mins | £8.00 |
| 15 mins – 30 mins | £15.00 |
| 30 mins – 1 hour | £30.00 |
| Thereafter | £15.00 per hour |
| Entry/Exit | Barrier controlled |
| Payment method | The ground floor of the Multi-storey |
| Maximum stay | 2 hours. No unattended cars |
| Blue badge holders | FREE for 1 hour |
| Electric vehicles | 50% Discount for the initial 0-10 minute period then prices as displayed |
| *Resident Discount | 50% Discount |
| Vehicles allowed | Cars, motorbikes, minibus* |
| Height restrictions | Max height 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Other restrictions | No taxi or private hire pick-ups |
Edinburgh Airport Free drop off and pick up
Is there a free drop off at Edinburgh Airport?
In short, yes Edinburgh Airport Free drop off and pick up is at the long stay car park where customers can park for up to 30 minutes for free.
Please note: There are no shuttle buses running between the Terminal and the Long Stay car park. A walking route has been established at the north end of the car park. Allow for a 10-12 min walk to the Terminal, so please keep this in mind when deciding which area to use.
| Where is the free Edinburgh Airport Drop Off & Pick Up zone? | Long Stay Car Park |
| Up to 30 minutes | FREE |
| 30 mins – 1 hour | £12.00 |
| Entry/Exit | Barrier Controlled – take a ticket |
| Payment | Card or Cash |
| Maximum Stay | None – charges will apply after 30 minutes |
| Blue Badge Holders | Yes |
| Vehicles Allowed | Car, Motorbikes, Minibuses |
| Height Restrictions | None |
You can pay via cash or card.
