Flying home for Christmas? 7 Edinburgh Airport winter travel tips

Part of our How to book your Edinburgh Airport transfer guide

1. Book your airport transfer early

Pre-booked cars fill up in December, especially around school holidays and the last weekend before Christmas. We need at least 24 hours' notice, but booking a week or more ahead is safer. Book the return at the same time and save 10%.

2. Share your flight number

Winter weather can push flights early or late. With your flight number, your driver follows the flight and moves your pickup automatically. You don't need to call.

3. Know where to meet your driver

With meet & greet, your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a name board. Read our guide on where to meet your driver at Edinburgh Airport so you know what to expect.

4. Keep your phone charged

Your driver will message you on WhatsApp when you land. Charge your phone before you fly, and save our number: +44 7463 212661. Our cars have phone chargers on request.

5. Tell us about extra luggage

Christmas presents, skis or extra suitcases may need a bigger car. Tell us when you book and we'll send a people carrier or minibus with enough room.

6. Plan for early-morning flights

We run 24 hours a day, so a 4am pickup is no problem. Allow extra time for winter roads and busy security queues; your driver will plan the pickup time with you.

7. Travelling with children?

Child seats are free on request. Add them when you book, and tell us the children's ages so we fit the right seat.

Edinburgh Airport to the city centre is a fixed £48 in a saloon; to Glasgow it's £98. Book your Christmas transfer or send us your flight on WhatsApp.

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