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What time should I leave to collect someone from Edinburgh?
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Collecting at Edinburgh
Free for 30 minutes, but you walk
The free zone at the north end of the Long Stay car park gives you 30 minutes. There is no shuttle bus — it is a walking route, so factor in the walk at both ends rather than just the wait.
£6 for the first ten minutes
The Pickup & Dropoff zone sits on the ground floor of the multi-storey, just outside the terminal. Edinburgh residents can apply for a 50% discount on it.
Prices change
We last checked on 21 September 2026; Edinburgh’s own pick-up page is the only place the charges are current.
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An airport taxi, Uber or meet-and-greet. We never take payment for a journey.
Edinburgh questions
What time should I leave to collect someone from Edinburgh?
It depends on the flight and on your traffic, which is what the planner above works out. As a rule, allow for the passenger to get off the aircraft, clear the border and collect bags before they reach the kerb — around 20 minutes for a domestic or Irish arrival, and longer after a long-haul flight — then add your own drive time on top.
Where do you pick someone up at Edinburgh Airport?
The Pickup & Dropoff zone is on the ground floor of the multi-storey just outside the terminal, from £6 for the first 10 minutes. The free alternative is the north end of the Long Stay car park, free for up to 30 minutes — but it is a walking route with no shuttle bus. Edinburgh's own page is the only place those prices are current.
Is there a discount for locals at Edinburgh?
Edinburgh offers local residents a 50% discount on the Pickup & Dropoff zone, applied for through the airport. We do not administer it and cannot check eligibility — the airport's own page sets out who qualifies.
Does FlightPickup arrange the car?
No. It is a free planning tool and nothing more. We do not operate vehicles, employ drivers or take payment for journeys — we tell you what time to set off, and you drive.