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Edinburgh Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Address

Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN, UK

Country Code

44

Telephone

(0)870 040 0007

Fax

(0)131 344 3470

E-mail

edi_feedback@baa.com

Website

www.edinburghairport.com

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) west of Edinburgh

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

1

Driving Directions

The airport is located just off the A8 from the centre of Edinburgh. The well-signed airport access road turns north off the A8 between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts.

Car Parking

The short-term car park is directly in front of the terminal building. Construction of a new multi-storey car par, with 2,000 new spaces is underway; Car Park 3, on Almond Road, with 400 short-stay spaces provides additional short-stay car parking for the duration of construction. The long-term car park is close by, served by a free courtesy coach to the terminal. Discounts are available for pre-booked long-term parking (tel: (0)870 000 1000), which can also be done online via the airport’s website. Secure parking is also available from Park & Fly (tel: (800) 032 0959), Flying Scot (tel: (0131) 333 3445; website: www.flyingscotparking.co.uk) and Secure Air Parks (tel: (0131) 333 3377; website: www.secureairparks.com).

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National, all have desks located in the Domestic Arrivals hall. Pre-booked cars from some off-airport companies can be contacted on the courtesy telephone located between Domestic Arrivals and check in.

Public Transport

Road: Taxis: Taxis are available from Skycabs (tel: (0)131 333 2220; website: www.skycab-edinburgh.com), which depart from outside Domestic Arrivals. Bus: Frequent bus services run from the bus station outside Domestic Arrivals to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge, also stopping at Edinburgh Haymarket rail station For more information on train services contact National Rail (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). The express service (bus no.100) operates daily 24 hours. Bus no.35 operates from Ocean Terminal via the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. For more information on times and fares, or to book tickets, contact Lothian Buses (tel: (0)131 555 6363; website: www.lothianbuses.co.uk).

Information and Help Desks

The combined airport information and Edinburgh & Lothian Tourist Board desk is located next to International Arrivals (tel: 0870 040 0007 or (0131) 473 3800).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. Eating and drinking: Coffee shops are available throughout the airport and there are two bars and a food village. Shopping: There are tax- and duty-free outlets. For more information on shopping at the airport, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: A left-luggage facility and a lost property desk (tel: (0)131 344 3486) are available. Other facilities: These include baby care facilities and a prayer/quiet room.

Conference and Business Facilities

Bmi, British Airways, Scotways and Servisair have executive lounges equipped with telephone, fax and Internet facilities. The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel (tel: (0)131 519 4400) has conference facilities for up to 220 delegates.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities for disabled people include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating. There is a TDD telephone in the International Arrivals area and the airport telephone switchboard is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)131 344 3100). Induction loops are fitted at various points throughout the terminal. Passengers should advise their airline of their special needs in advance. Reserved parking and wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are available. Assistance can also be pre-booked (tel: (0)131 344 3486).

Airport Hotels

The Hilton Edinburgh Airport (tel: (0)131 519 4400) is a short walk from the airport and is also connected by a free shuttle service. The Quality Hotel Airport (tel: (0)131 333 4331), Norton House Hotel (tel: (0)131 333 1275) and the Agenda Hotel (tel: (0)131 316 4466) are all very close by. Hotel reservations can be made through the British Hotel Reservation Centre (tel: (0)131 333 5119; website: www.bhrconline.com), located in the Domestic Arrivals area.

City

Edinburgh

Full Airport Name

Edinburgh Airport

State or Province

Scotland

Cape Town International Airport

Airport Information

Country

South Africa

Address

Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa

Country Code

27

Telephone

(0)21 937 1200

Fax

(0)21 934 2861 or 0932

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.airports.co.za

Location

The airport is located 22km (15.5 miles) east of Cape Town

Time Zone

GMT + 2

Number of Terminals

5

Airport News

Redevelopment of the Domestic Terminals is currently in progress; the construction process will span a period of two years.

Transfer between Terminals

The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions

Take the N2 highway and follow signs for the airport.

Car Parking

Cars can be parked in the shade along the full length of the terminal buildings and shuttles are available to transport travellers to the relevant terminal. For more information on parking, contact Katanga X (tel: (0)21 934 7698). Valet parking and lock-up garages are offered by Katanga Executive Parking (tel: (0)21 934 2240), these facilities must be booked in advance.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Khava/Kulula, Imperial, National Alamo and Tempest are represented. Desks are located inside the International and Domestic Arrivals Terminals. The car hire zones are located outside, either opposite the International Terminal or next to the Domestic Arrivals Terminal.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre (journey time: 20 minutes); Touch Down Taxis is the officially authorised airport taxi company and travellers are advised to use these instead of unauthorised taxis. Bus: Door-to-door shuttle bus services are available on demand or by pre-booking in Arrivals (International and Domestic). Schedules vary according to flight arrival times; passengers can also pre-book their return trip to the airport.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks are located in Arrivals in both the International and Domestic Terminals.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office are available. Mobile telephone hire is available too. Internet is available in British American Tobacco Smokers Lounge. Eating and drinking: Food and drink outlets can be found throughout the airport, and include a restaurant, bar, sports café, coffee shop, juice bar, bar and grill, and sandwich shop. Shopping: Duty-free shopping, including a wine shop, is situated in International Departures (airside). Shops also include a pharmacy, clothing accessories shop, bookshop, sweet shop and gift shop. A VAT refund service is provided in International Departures. Luggage: Baggage storage facilities are available in the Domestic Arrivals and International Departures Terminals. A porter service is available; porters are self-employed and rely on tips for their income. Other facilities: There is a surgery (tel: (0)21 934 2246). Baby changing facilities can be found in all ladies’ toilets.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Zenith Airport Conference Venue (tel: (0)21 934 0012; website: www.airport-conference.co.za) is located near the Domestic Arrivals Terminal and offers venues for meetings and conferences, as well as catering. Fully equipped offices with a secretarial service, for short- and long-term hire, is also available. Executive lounges are located in Domestic and International Departures and an Airports Company VIP Lounge facility can be found next to the north side of the Domestic Departures Terminal (tel: (0)21 937 1233).

Disabled Facilities

The airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers, with lifts, ramps and disabled toilets. Wheelchairs can be supplied if required; passengers are advised to inform their airline of any special needs in advance.

Airport Hotels

The Road Lodge (tel: (0)21 934 7303; website: www.citylodge.co.za) is situated on site. The City Lodge Pinelands (tel: (0)21 685 7944) and Courtyard Suite Hotel (tel: (0)21 448 3929) are within 11km (7 miles) of the airport. Hotel reservations can be made at the airport by using automatic telephones located in Arrivals.

City

Cape Town

Full Airport Name

Cape Town International Airport