Flight Operations to Edinburgh

Flight Operations to Edinburgh: ISTAT EMEA gets underway September 24-26 at the Edinburgh International Conference Center. Here’s what you need to know to access Edinburgh airport.

Edinburgh Airport

• IATA: EDI
• ICAO: EGPH
• Latitude/longitude: N55-57.0 W003-22.4 
• Elevation: 136′
• Magnetic variation: 2° West       
• Fuel types: AVGAS/Jet 

Operational Information

• Both private and non-scheduled flights do not require overflight or landing permits
• Operational hours are 24/7
• RW 06/24 8386ft.x151ft
• The airport is location 10km west of Edinburgh city in Ingliston

Airport Embarkation

No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.

Immigration

Non-EU passengers: A visa is required and should be obtained in advance
EU passengers: Routine passport check at local immigration authority discretion
Non-EU crew: Entry via general declaration possible for 7 days for most nationalities
EU crew: Routine passport check at local immigration authority discretion

Customs

There are limitations on the import of duty-free purchases and cash.
For more information, see https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/overview

Accommodation

• Apex European Hotel
• Britannia Hotel
• Caledonian Waldorf Astoria
• Courtyard Edinburgh
• Dakota Forth Bridge
• Dalmahoy Hotel
• Doubletree Airport
• Norton House Hotel
• The Balmoral Hotel

Transport 

• Car: All major car rental companies are available at this airport.
• Taxi: The airport is extremely well serviced by many taxi companies
• Bus: There are several regular bus services between Edinburgh airport and the city
• Train: Located in the city, Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Haymarket operate services between Glasgow and other Scottish and English destinations

For more information on ISTAT EMEA, visit http://www.istat.org/p/cm/ld/fid=775 

For support with your Flight Operations to Edinburgh, contact dxb@uas.aero