Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, with a medieval Old Town and a Georgian New Town set beneath Edinburgh Castle. The airport is about 9 km west of the centre and is linked to it by tram. US visitors need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before they travel.
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6 miles (9 km) from the city centre. 17 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| tram | Edinburgh Trams from the airport to Princes Street and Newhaven, every 7 minutes or so | about 30m | £7.90 adult single |
| Bus | Lothian Buses services between the airport and the city | – | – |
US citizens need a passport and a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits of up to 6 months.
The ETA costs £20, is valid for two years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple trips. Apply through the UK ETA app or on GOV.UK; decisions usually arrive within a day but can take up to three working days. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay. Check gov.uk for the current fee.
Spring and early autumn are quieter and good for walking, while June to August brings the longest days and the festival season, with higher prices. Winters are cold and dark but include Hogmanay and Christmas markets.
Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) |
| Feb | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) |
| Mar | 49°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) |
| Apr | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (4°C) |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) |
| Jun | 63°F (17°C) | 50°F (10°C) |
| Jul | 67°F (19°C) | 53°F (12°C) |
| Aug | 66°F (19°C) | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sep | 62°F (17°C) | 49°F (9°C) |
| Oct | 56°F (13°C) | 44°F (7°C) |
| Nov | 50°F (10°C) | 39°F (4°C) |
| Dec | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) |
Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Edinburgh Airport handled about 17 million passengers in 2025.
US citizens need a passport and a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits of up to 6 months. The ETA costs £20, is valid for two years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple trips. Apply through the UK ETA app or on GOV.UK; decisions usually arrive within a day but can take up to three working days. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay. Check gov.uk for the current fee.
Spring and early autumn are quieter and good for walking, while June to August brings the longest days and the festival season, with higher prices. Winters are cold and dark but include Hogmanay and Christmas markets.
Edinburgh Trams from the airport to Princes Street and Newhaven, every 7 minutes or so, about 30 minutes, £7.90 adult single. Other options include lothian buses services between the airport and the city.
Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Edinburgh as of October 2026.
Edinburgh uses the pound sterling (GBP).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.