English
Edinburgh Ticket Guide / YOUR VISITOR GUIDE

Edinburgh Airport to the city: Airlink tickets and hotel planning

Start with your hotel address and arrival time, then choose the airport journey. A city-centre stop is not the same as a hotel drop-off.

Reviewed 2026-09-24 · How we research our guides

Check the current route and final hotel journey

Airlink 100 connects the airport with central Edinburgh. Use Lothian Buses for the current stops and operating information. Work out the final walk or onward connection, especially with luggage or a late arrival.

One-way and return tickets are different decisions

The selected listing offers one-way or same-day return options. Do not assume a same-day return remains valid for the end of a multi-night holiday. Check the actual option wording and validity before paying.

Airport buses are not sightseeing passes

A hop-on hop-off tour pass does not automatically include Airlink. The listed Airlink product also excludes services 17 and 18 and does not reserve a seat. Compare the specific service you intend to use, not just the word bus.

Keep arrival and departure days forgiving

Baggage, traffic and onward travel can change your timing. Avoid booking a non-changeable attraction immediately after landing. On departure day, leave a substantial buffer and check current airport advice as well as the bus schedule.

Read the individual experience guides

Sources and booking details

Our recommendations compare the experience and practical fit. Check current operator information and the selected ticket or tour before booking.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Book the experience that suits you

Choose your date to see current prices, inclusions and availability.

Edinburgh sightseeing buses

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Single-route sightseeing bus

A 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass for the named Red Route.

Before you book: Check current stops and operating hours. Attraction admission and airport buses are separate.

Check availability Choose your date and ticket option
Edinburgh sightseeing buses

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Three-route sightseeing bus

Hop-on hop-off travel on the three routes named by the selected pass.

Before you book: Confirm the validity and route map. This is not the package containing three royal attraction admissions.

Check availability Choose your date and ticket option
Edinburgh airport bus transfers

Airlink 100: One-Way/Same-Day Round-trip Bus Transfers Between Edinburgh Airport & Waverly Bridge Station

Airlink 100 airport bus

One-way or same-day return airport bus travel, according to the selected option.

Before you book: No seat reservation or hotel transfer. Services 17 and 18 are excluded. Check return validity carefully.

Check availability Choose your date and ticket option

You’ll book with our affiliate partner. Check availability and terms for your selected date. About our booking links.

More useful Edinburgh Ticket Guide guides

A SMARTER WAY TO BOOK

Save 5% on your first booking

Explore the first-booking offer and check eligibility before choosing your tickets.

Explore ticket savings →

Connecting you to our official affiliate partner

You’re heading to tickadoo to choose your date, check availability and complete your booking.

Continue now