Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
An hour and a quarter east on the M8. Booked most often by visitors doing both cities on one trip, and by people who found a cheaper flight into the other airport.
Arriving at Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport sits eight miles west of the city beside the M8, which makes it one of the quickest airports in Britain to leave. It is the main airport for the west of Scotland, for Loch Lomond and for the ferries to the islands.
- The city centre is barely fifteen minutes away outside rush hour — shorter than the walk through some terminals.
- For the islands, the ferry ports at Gourock and Ardrossan are under an hour; ferry times are tight, so book the car to arrive early.
- Loch Lomond is forty minutes north, and a very common first stop straight from the airport.
How long it really takes
Maps says 74 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 104 to 149 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?
About 74 minutes for the 89 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?
From £192 for up to four passengers, and £259 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Glasgow Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.