Edinburgh Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight Tracking

Your driver is already waiting, flight tracking included

You get a named driver waiting at arrivals with flight tracking built in, so delays don't leave you scrambling for a backup plan. Luggage handling and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The driver drops you at your Edinburgh hotel or apartment, or picks you up from your hotel for departure, whichever you booked. One-way transfer, fixed price, no surprises at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Airport transfer to or from Edinburgh

• Meet driver at arrivals hall
• Driver holds sign with name
• Driver tracks flight status
• Assist with luggage
• Travel to destination in private vehicle

The experience

The arrivals hall at Edinburgh airport fills fast, but your driver is already there, holding a sign with your name, watching the flight information board. They've been tracking your flight since you took off, so if you landed early or got delayed, they know it. You walk out, find them by the Black Sheep Coffee in arrivals, and the car is waiting outside: air-conditioned, quiet, ready to move. No phone calls to make, no hunting for a taxi rank, no negotiating a fare at the curb. The transfer to your Edinburgh hotel or city centre apartment is already arranged.

The vehicle depends on your group size. Solo travellers get a saloon car. Families or small groups travel in an MPV or minivan, whichever fits. Your luggage goes in the boot: one checked bag per person up to 23kg, one handbag up to 40 x 30 x 15cm. The driver helps load and unload, so you're not hauling cases through the terminal or up hotel stairs. The ride itself takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and where you're headed in the city, and the driver knows the route. You just sit back.

If your flight is delayed up to three hours, nothing changes on your end, the driver waits. Beyond three hours, or if the flight is cancelled or diverted, you contact the service to confirm the new arrival time and they'll confirm availability. Additional charges may apply if the delay is substantial. For departures, the driver collects you from your hotel reception at the agreed time, tracks your flight to make sure you're dropped at the right terminal, and gets you there with time to spare. The service runs 24 hours, 7 days a week, so whether you arrive at dawn or midnight, a car is there.

What’s included

• Your transfer includes one-way private vehicle transport from Edinburgh airport to your hotel or apartment (or vice versa for departures), driver assistance with luggage, flight tracking for arrivals, and an air-conditioned car or minivan suited to your group size.
• Handbag and checked baggage allowances are included as specified.
• The service operates around the clock, and the driver will be waiting with a name sign at the agreed meeting point.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departure from hotel to airportNo fixed timeThis option covers your private airport transfer from your Edinburgh hotel to Edinburgh airport. Pickup is included

Arrival in Edinburgh to hotelNo fixed timePrivate transfer from Edinburgh airport to your hotel or apartment in the city centre. Pickup is included

Departure from St Andrews to airportNo fixed timePrivate departure transfer from any hotel within St Andrews city area to Edinburgh airport. Pickup is included

Arrival at airport to St AndrewsNo fixed timeArrival in St Andrews: private transfer from Edinburgh airport to any hotel within St Andrews city area. Pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by London Travel In Limited.

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving at Edinburgh airport without a rental car and want to skip the taxi queue, the uncertainty of public transport timing, or the hassle of arranging a ride once you land: the driver's flight tracking and fixed price mean you can walk out and go straight to the car.

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Top questions

What if my flight is delayed?

The driver tracks your flight and waits up to three hours from your scheduled arrival time at no extra cost. Delays beyond three hours require you to contact the service to confirm availability.

Where will the driver meet me at Edinburgh airport?

In the arrivals area by the Black Sheep Coffee in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name.

How much luggage can I bring?

One checked bag per person up to 23kg and one handbag up to 40 x 30 x 15cm. The driver helps load and unload.

What size vehicle will I get?

Saloon cars for individuals, MPVs for small families, and 8-seater minivans for larger groups. All are air-conditioned.

Does the service operate at night?

Yes, transfers run 24 hours, 7 days a week, including early mornings and late arrivals.

Can I book a return transfer?

This is a one-way transfer. You can book a separate departure transfer from your hotel to the airport at the time of booking.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Contact the reservation team with your flight details. Cancellation terms depend on how far in advance you cancel.

Is the price fixed or do I pay the driver?

The price is fixed at booking. You pay in advance. Nothing is due to the driver at the end of the journey.