London to Edinburgh Flights
London Heathrow is one of the world’s largest and busiest airports. Situated on the outskirts of the capital, London Heathrow offers a huge range of flights to all corners of the globe. However, the airport began as a tiny army grass airfield in the 1930s. In 1943 Heathrow came under the control of the Ministry of Air and was developed as a transfer base. Nowadays there are about 90 airlines that operate from the airport’s 5 terminals, providing a huge range of services. Not only does Heathrow serve exotic and faraway destinations, but also has frequent flights to destinations that are closer to home. Flights to Edinburgh are available daily with two huge airlines: BMI and British Airways. Should you choose to book flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh then you may wish to look at the following guide to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is extremely fast growing and has recently become the busiest airport in Scotland. The airport, which is under the control of BAA, dealt with over 9 million passengers in 2007. The terminal building was built in 1977, but has seen development in recent times that includes an extension to the Arrivals Hall. The airport has a military past and was Britain’s most northerly air defence base during the First World War. By 1947 the site was used for commercial flights to London. The airport has plans to develop in the near future by extending the departure lounge and in the coming years a ‘Master Plan’ has been devised with a view to extending the runway.
Parking Facilities in and around Edinburgh Airport
Flights from London Heathrow to Edinburgh are quick and easy and the same is true of the parking facilities at Edinburgh Airport. Short-term parking is easily accessible as it is just in front of the terminal building. The airport offers numerous surface spaces as well as around 2,000 multi-storey car parking spaces. Payment is quick and easy and can be done in advance. The longer-term parking is located a little bit further away, but is served by free and regular coach travel to the terminal building. You can rest assured that flights to Edinburgh will involve easy car parking.
Airport distance from Edinburgh town and other notable surrounding locations
After a Heathrow to Edinburgh flight, you will be about 12km or 8 miles west of Edinburgh city centre.
Transport links to Edinburgh
After the ease of a quick flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh, the final journey from the airport to the city centre will be just as hassle free. The road access to Edinburgh city is well sign-posted and is very quick along the A8. Car hire or a taxi service is available from the airport should you require either service. Those wishing to use public transport can use the frequent bus services that are available from just outside domestic arrivals. There is an express bus service that operates very regularly and goes straight to the city centre. Bus times can be checked beforehand and tickets can be purchased in advance.
Conference and other business facilities at Edinburgh Airport
Executive lounges are available, which include telephone fax and internet facilities. The Hilton Hotel, situated at the airport, has conference facilities for up to 300 people.