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The city of Edinburgh is filled with notable historic sites such as a UNESCO-protected medieval center, elegant Georgian architecture, grandiose palaces and castles. It is often ranked as one of Europe's most beautiful cities, but while these ancient monuments draw visitors from far and wide, equally enticing is the thriving arts and culture scene, lively nightlife, top class shopping and stunning green spaces in which to relax. Known for regularly topping the bill as one of the leading festival cities in the world, it is also in close proximity to the spectacular landscape of the Lothians, where visitors can take in the majestic countryside and rugged coastlines. Discover here the best offers for Flight + Hotel to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh's city center is very compact and visitors will find they can explore most of what it has to offer on foot. From the medieval monuments of the old town to innovative performing arts and culture, to an enclave of cool bars and shops, there is plenty to please visitors of all inclinations, no matter the time of year.
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Passengers flying to Edinburgh can land at Edinburgh Airport. Ranked Scotland's busiest airport and the sixth busiest in the UK, it is the country's main international gateway, handling flights to over 100 destinations across the globe.
Top carriers operating from Glasgow Airport include: British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair.
Glasgow Airport is located to the west of the city center, around 11km outside the downtown area.
Two bus routes (500 and 77) will take passengers to the city center. Alternatively, taxis are available at the airport.
Top carriers at Glasgow Prestwick Airport include: Ryanair.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is found approximately 50km away from Glasgow.
The X77 bus goes to Glasgow and the airport has its own train station with connections to Glasgow. There are also taxis at the airport.
A number of major airlines operate flights to Edinburgh including: FlyBe, Jet2.com and easyJet
Edinburgh Airport is off the A8 Glasgow Road, approximately 9 miles from the city center.
Passengers can travel to the city center by taking the Airlink 100 bus service to Waverly Bridge (close to Princes Street and the main railway and bus stations), or the N22 bus service at night. The Lothian bus service also connects with various stations such as the RBS World headquarters, the Scottish Parliament and the city center. There is also a tram service from the airport to the city center. Taxis are available opposite the main terminal building, and car rental companies operate from the airport's car rental center.