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Flight delayed or cancelled? What happens to your airport transfer

Updated · by the RTransfer team, local Edinburgh drivers

Part of our Meet and greet at Edinburgh Airport guide

Quick answer

If your flight is delayed or lands early, you do not need to do anything: we track your flight and your driver arrives for the real landing time, with 60 minutes’ free waiting from touchdown. If your flight is cancelled or diverted, message us as soon as you can so we can move or cancel the booking.

Black people carrier waiting outside an airport terminal for a pre-booked airport transfer pickup
Pre-booked pickup outside the airport terminal

At a glance

What happensWhat you need to do
Flight delayedNothing. We track the flight and move the pickup
Flight lands earlyNothing. Your driver follows the new time
Long wait for luggageMessage your driver on WhatsApp
Flight diverted to another airportMessage us as soon as you can
Flight cancelledMessage us to move or cancel the booking

Delayed or early flights

This is why we ask for your flight number. Your driver follows the flight and arrives for the time it actually lands, so a two-hour delay costs you nothing extra. The 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane touches down.

Stuck at passport control or baggage reclaim

Sixty minutes covers most arrivals, but busy days and lost luggage happen. Turn your phone on as soon as you land and message your driver if you are held up. Extra waiting may be charged at £1 per minute if you agree. If we cannot reach you and you do not appear within 60 minutes of landing, the booking is treated as a no-show.

Diverted flights

Bad weather in winter can divert flights, for example to Glasgow or Aberdeen. Message us as soon as you know and we will tell you what we can arrange. A different pickup point changes the journey, so any new price is agreed with you first.

Cancelled flights

Let us know straight away. If you rebook your flight, we can move your transfer to the new time. Our cancellation terms: more than 24 hours before pickup, a full refund; less than 24 hours, refunds may be limited or unavailable; no-shows are not refunded. Refunds go back to the original payment method.

Tips for winter travel

December and January bring the most delays. Read our Edinburgh Airport winter travel tips and where to meet your driver.

For the full picture of arriving with a driver waiting, see our meet and greet guide.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Nothing changes for you. We track your flight and your driver arrives for the actual landing time, with 60 minutes’ free waiting after landing.

What if my flight is cancelled?

Message us as soon as possible. We can move your transfer to your new flight, or cancel it under our cancellation terms.

What if I am stuck in baggage reclaim?

Message your driver on WhatsApp. Waiting beyond 60 minutes after landing may be charged at £1 per minute if you agree.

Sources

Facts, fares and timetables checked 26 October 2026. They change, so check with the operator before you travel.

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