Edinburgh Airport Reviews

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Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston
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Edinburgh Airport 5 star review on 17th June 2017

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“If there were 0 stars that would be the rating From passport control, baggage claim and the farcical “taxi” rank where to start. I’m Edinburgh born and based and dread to think what visitors to our City make of this shambolic arrival point. To be quoted in excess of £50 to the city centre by the saloon cars operating from your “rank” is a joke surely. This following on from being herded like cattle at passport control and an hour’s wait in baggage reclaim. I’m seriously considering flying from Glasgow in the hope that it’s an improvement”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Flew back from Budapest yesterday passport control was beyond a joke. AS a UK Passport holder and born and bred Edinburgh can you please tell me why it only took us 15 minutes to get into Hungary, a place I have never been before and not a National ….but it took 2 hours to get through Passport control in Edinburgh?? Scanner Technology clearly wasn’t working properly and a poor excuse for an advisor being extremely helpful by telling people “it wasn’t her problem and you’ll have to go back in the queue” Great customer service!! It then got worse because if you had the unfortunate experience of the aforementioned failed technology you then had to join the massive queue for a Passport officer to check manually. At one point there were only 2 officers working in the booths with another 4 wandering about not doing very much. As another 2 flights came through adding to the chaos. Families with young children were treated with complete disregard and borderline rude, when they asked for the families to go through quicker due to kids crying needing the loo etc. Clearly the power of being a passport officer goes to their head!! To say I was embarrassed that this was my capitals Airport is an understatement. Completely unacceptable.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“After arriving from Tenerife (,who were brilliant again) we had to stand outside in the cold in an uncovered walkway to queue to get into Border Control. Thankfully it wasn't raining this time. When we eventually got inside the place was crowded and there were other flights waiting to join the queue. It took 45 minutes get through the process which is unacceptable. The only positive was it took so long to get through, the luggage was waiting on the reclaim belt.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thank you for your review. Both of our arrivals halls are managed by UK Border Force and we have limited influence in their staffing and processes. I'm sorry to hear of the delay however I would encourage you to contact UKBF directly to raise it with them. Kind regards, Customer Support Team

Posted 1 year ago

“As an expat who flies v frequently from the US to Scotland often with American guests , I am so pleased to regularly find wonderful hospitality and hugely improved standards at hotels, restaurants etc throughout Scotland . The utterly huge black mark is that entering Scotland by air is broadly a dreadful experience - while Glasgow airport is passable , Edinburgh and Inverness would rank as less than 3rd world by many yardsticks . The Scottish gov / Scottish Enterprise who know just how important tourism is to the Scottish economy should make it a priority to urgently upgrade basic facilities at EDI and INV and hold British Airways to task for abusing their monoploy status from London airports to Glasgow etc - I daily hear of canceled and delayed flights plus obvious price gauging when any major event occurs in central Scotland Arriving recently from the US at INV with a group of enthusiastic golfers , I had to apologize for the status of INV airport / I have seen better maintained cowsheds . Also artiving earlier this summer from LHR into EDI entailed multiple ground delays in finding a gate and then what seemed like a mile plus hike up and down stairs with bags - many elderly passengers clearly distressed Pass this on to anyone who will listen !! BTW It is inconceivable that EDI has a rating of 3.5/5”

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Posted 1 year ago

“This airport is a complete disgrace. It has so many issues it would be impossible to list them all. I have used many airports worldwide and this comes close to the worst I have experienced - on a regular basis. No improvements ever seem to happen despite the valid comments which have been made regularly and frequently on line by thousands of travellers. And it serves a capital city!!!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi there, We usually appreciate all reviews, but I don't see this one as being very helpful. If you do have any constructive feedback please reach out to us via our other contact channels, details of which can be found on our website. Thanks, Customer Support Team

Posted 1 year ago

“Returned from Marmaris through Istanbul and both airports are absolutely Spotless. When you land at Edinburgh it is filthy and disgusting. What a welcome to Scotland. Huge cleaning effort required but it's been like this for years”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I was appalled from the crowded departure event ( herded like sheep ) although minus the electric prods . Generally shabby throughout as others have remarked , down at heel . Returned after 1 he Ibiza a/p delay and sat in plane on Edin runway for over 2.5 hrs awaiting a plane stand . Returning to terminal building equally bad dragging heavy suitcases up 3/4 flights of concrete stairs no escalators , such a shame compared with Glasgow which is by no means perfect .Hopefully you will get funding to upgrade meanwhile I shall avoid .sorry”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I could have mistaken my arrival at Edinburgh airport for a third world country. It’s all been said in other comments below. Such a contrast to depart from other European airports with pleasant and modern facilities to arrive in a “shed” that’s Edinburgh. On departure the main airport is simply too small to accommodate the growing number of passengers, the security area is a joke. As a capital city airport it simply doesn’t cut it. Final point, why are parking charges higher than Glasgow. Overall not a good experience and where possible I try and plan my travel from Glasgow.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Customer service is diabolical, particularly at security. Unhelpful, surly staff. I will travel to another airport in future after 2 bad experiences despite living in Edinburgh. Writing this review is pointless as you clearly don’t listen to your customers anyway.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“2 issues. 1) Departures and security not fit for purpose due to inability to handle number of passengers asked of it. 2) Baggage reclaim, on the last 2 occasions, this year, waited 1.75hrs and 1.5hrs respectively, for out luggage. Not acceptable and not fit for purpose. Baggage bands frequently jamming due mainly to large golf club type bags didn't help (technology is available and in place at other airports to stop or reduce this happening). Unfortunately, this is not new - Airport doesn't have the staff, the equipment or the will to deal with the number of flights and passengers asked of it. Fills me with dread having to go near the place - I use other airports, drive, use the train or the bus, where possible, compared to using Edinburgh airport.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Waited over 2 hours for baggage at 2am not what you want after 5hr flight. Baggage area not big enough to handle all flights arriving, not enough seats, ladies toilets were disgusting (no toilet paper in some cubicles and floors dirty) god knows what visitors to the city must think. All that money doing airport up but it is a complete mess.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“1st October 2023, Easyjet flight from Antalya we waited 2 hours for luggage reclaim. The distance to walk from getting off plane and the amount of stairs to climb to reach passport control is totally unacceptable.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Shambolic pedestrian walkway from long term parking to terminal. Being made to queue outside in the rain,while waiting to go upstairs to security check area. On return,alongside whole plane of passengers,waiting over 1 hour 30 minutes for our luggage to appear on carousel after it got ‘lost’ somewhere in the airport? Shambolic non signage for ‘walkway’ return to long term car park. Too small an airport,while trying to act all international. Roll on flights from any other airport apart from this wee shambles.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Just an absolute dump. I've travelled the world and have never seen such a shoddy, shambolic,embarrassment of an airport. The owners should be ashamed and I, as a Scot, am embarrassed every time I use it.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I use Edinburgh airport a lot but wish I didn’t have to place is a disgrace for a capital city.Flight arrives at least another every time before bags come out but u have made it so u get charged fortune for parking.So i will get a taxi oops airport dont have taxis just little cars with absolutely clueless drivers who then seem to make a price up after u have been told a price,and thats only if any vehicle is available 1.5 hours i wait for phc car to over charge me.Price when was taxi into town £30 at most now they charge £43 hows that.Your airport is a disgrace time to sort it out”

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Posted 1 year ago

“What a joke of an airport. I live in a 3rd world country and I think we are misclassified. I would never expect our airport to operate at the level that was experienced at EDI. My wife and kid were stuck at the airport for over 4 hours waiting for their bags. The only way to get any assistance was by essentially starting a protest in the baggage hall after 2 hours. No one offered any assistance and the number on the baggage claim went unanswered for hours. It was pathetic and I will never waste my money again traveling to EDI. It is shameful and quite frankly embarrassing. Thank the Lord I live in the 3rd world where we actually get things done.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I use Edinburgh airport regularly, as it is only a 30 minutes drive from my home. The service through security etc. and the shops on offer airside are pretty decent. However, on arrival from an incoming flight, the state of the place is embarrassing! The entrance and journey to baggage reclaim is a filthy, basic mess. Where there are carpets, there is always a build up of fluff along the edges! I have never seen this area looking clean. When we arrived the other night, the walkways were dark and unlit. Eventually, when we were halfway along each corridor, the light sensors triggered. What impression of our country international visitors must have on arrival via these third world style, makeshift buildings and tunnels is hard to contemplate. Their expectations must be pretty low. Additionally, they are unlikely to save some spending money for the airside shops on the way home, as they will have gained the impression there will be nothing worth buying! Brutal.....”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I think this is, by far, the worst airport I have ever used. How disabled passengers are meant to use it is beyond me. It's probably best to avoid if at all possible.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The worst airport in the UK. Planes always have to wait for a stand . Steps never ready . No escalator to leave - you have to use steps . Not enough staff on baggage reclaim so you wait for ever. If at all possible avoid flying from here - head to Newcastle . Edinburgh airport is cutting costs ready fir its private equity owners to sell. Embarrassing.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“There is no point in listing the countless issues as nothing improves. My best advice now is to AVOID.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t have a pleasant experience. We strive to deliver a seamless journey for our customers and it’s disappointing to hear when this doesn’t happen. Kind regards, Customer Support Team

Posted 2 years ago

Edinburgh Airport is rated 3.4 based on 1,424 reviews