Arriving On A Flight To Edinburgh Airport
Like most airports arriving at Edinburgh can be a stressful time if you are note sure what awaits you when you arrive.
Worrying about what to do and where to go when you disembark the aircraft can be very stressful when arriving at any airport including Edinburgh. You need to get to your hotel or make your way to the rail station and you may be short of time or worried about being ripped off by a taxi driver. When you first get off the plane you should simply follow the directions to passport control, luggage reclaim and through customs. After that you are on your own.
Edinburgh is a small airport in relation to Manchester and Heathrow where there is more than one terminal building. So you don’t have to worry about which terminal to go to.
Meeting someone at Edinburgh airport? Then arrange to meet them at one of the designated meeting points or get them to suggest a meeting location as they are more likely to know the most suitable part of the airport to meet. If they are collecting you by car then you will only have a short walk to the short stay car park
With no rail connection to Edinburgh airport you could use Edinburgh shuttle bus service, which runs a regular service to and from the city centre and the main hotels. There is also a bus service (service Airlink 100) to the city centre every 10 to 15 minutes and takes around 20 to 25 minutes depending on the traffic. This service is cheaper but will not take you to your hotel unlike the shuttle bus.
You can hire a car from one of the car rental desks in the airport, however it would be a cheaper option to book online prior to your arrival and get the car you want ready for collection. This will save you money and time and make sure you get the car you want and also to better plan your travel budget.
Car Rental can be arranged at the terminal upon arrival and you can queue up to wait and see if they have any of the popular cars left. As an alternative you can pre-book online and save money, have the car ready and waiting for you and know what it is going to cost in advance. You can better plan your budget or expenses for the trip and get the car you wan
Plan ahead and arrive at Edinburgh airport worry free by simply doing a quick check prior to your arrival.
By simply taking a few precautions you can help prevent any anxiety when travelling on one of the many Edinburgh Flights arriving at Edinburgh airport. Craig Walker expert travel writer for travel web site Travel Bites explains how.