Edinburgh Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Edinburgh Airport
Most airlines allow passengers from Edinburgh Airport to check in online at least 24 hours before their flight so you can take your luggage directly to the designated Bag Drop counters when you arrive at the terminal. For passengers wishing to complete check-in at the airport, the Edinburgh Airport Departures Hall is divided into different Check-In Zones to assist passengers in finding their airline counter quickly and easily. When you arrive, refer to the information screens to find out where your check-in desk is situated.
As a bonus, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways offer passengers the opportunity to drop off your baggage the night before a flight using their Twilight Bag Drop service. This means you can simply show up on the morning of your flight and head straight to the Security gates.
Main Terminal
The Check-In Hall is located on the Ground Floor of the Main Terminal building.
When to arrive at Edinburgh Airport?
It is always best to check with your airline to confirm exactly what time you should arrive at the airport. As a good rule of thumb, departures from Edinburgh Airport should arrive at least 2 hours ahead of their flight’s scheduled departure to allow enough time to check in and pass through security.
What’s next?
Once you you’ve dropped off any luggage and received your boarding pass, you can head to the Security gates. To get through security clearance as seamlessly as possible, it is best to prepare your hand luggage before arriving at the airport. Edinburgh Airport departures must follow certain restrictions, only packing liquids, aerosols and gels less than 100 mL in their carry-on luggage. Anything above this should be packed in your checked baggage. Exceptions to this are medications and baby foods.
If you’re travelling as a family with kids under 12, you’re in luck! You can skip the wait and use the dedicated Family Lane. Or, if you’re simply not a fan of standing in line, you can book a fastTrack pass from £7 a person and move quickly through to the Edinburgh Departures Airport Lounge. Otherwise, be prepared for the security clearance to take up to 30 minutes, with longer wait times during the peak summer season.
What to do in Departures at Edinburgh Airport?
For those flying out of Edinburgh departures at the airport, there are plenty of amenities to enjoy before boarding your flight. On both the land and airside, you’ll find bars, restaurants and cafes to relax at while you wait, where you can grab a bite to eat or a pre-holiday drink. You can enjoy free WiFi throughout as well as nursing and baby changing rooms, currency exchange services, a range of shops where you can browse high-end brands as well as duty-free items, and if you fancy kick-starting your holiday before take-off, visit one of the exclusive Lounges.
*Before making any duty-free purchases, always check the tax regulations in your destination country.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to arrive at Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport recommends arriving at the airport when your airline’s check-in desk opens. Depending on which airline you are flying with, that could be anywhere between 2 and 4 hours before your flight. Once at the airport, check the Edinburgh Airport live departures flight board to see whether your check-in counter is open and where they are located.