Approximately eight million passengers used Edinburgh Airport in 2006, which serves 100 destinations worldwide. More than 40 airlines fly from the airport. It is operated by BAA. A master plan for expansion was published in July 2006, which included plans for a second runway, a new air traffic control tower and expansions to the terminal buildings. www.edinburghairport.com
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Taxis: Taxis are available from Skycabs (tel: +44 (0)131 333 2220; Web site: www.skycab-edinburgh.com), which depart from outside Domestic Arrivals.
Bus: Frequent bus services run from the bus station outside Domestic Arrivals to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge, also stopping at Edinburgh Haymarket rail station. The express service (bus no.100) operates daily 24 hours. Bus no.35 operates from Ocean Terminal via the city center to Edinburgh Airport. For more information on times and fares, or to book tickets, contact Lothian Buses (tel: +44 (0)131 555 6363; Web site: www.lothianbuses.co.uk).
Rail: For information on train services contact National Rail (tel: +44 (0)845 748 4950; Web site: www.nationalrail.co.uk).
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The short-term parking lots are directly in front of the terminal building, with surface parking or the new multi-level with 2,000 spaces. The ground floor has a two-hour zone with its own entry and exit for speed and convenience. Short-term parking can be paid for at the customer service office on the ground floor, or in advance online or by phone with BAA Advance (tel: +44 (0)870 850 2825; Web site: www.baa.com); Central Parking System (tel: +44 (0)131 344 3197). The long-term parking lot is close by, served by a free courtesy coach to the terminal. Discounts are available for pre-booked long-term parking (tel: +44 (0)870 000 1000), which can also be done online via the airport’s Web site. Secure parking is also available from Park & Fly (tel: +44 (0)800 032 0959), Flying Scot (tel: +44 (0)131 333 3445) and Secure Air Parks (tel: +44 (0)131 333 3377; Web site: www.secureairparks.com).
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Money and communications: The airport has bureau de change, ATMs and a post office.
Eating and drinking: Coffee shops are available throughout the airport and there are two bars and a food village.
Shopping: There are tax- and duty-free outlets. For more information on shopping at the airport, contact the shopping information line (tel: +44 (0)870 000 1000).
Luggage: A left-luggage facility and a lost property desk (tel: +44 (0)131 344 3486) are available.
Other facilities: These include baby care facilities and a prayer/quiet room.
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The Hilton Edinburgh Airport (tel: +44 (0)131 519 4400) is a short walk from the airport and is also connected by a free shuttle service. The Quality Hotel Airport (tel: +44 (0)131 333 4331), Norton House Hotel (tel: +44 (0)131 333 1275) and the Agenda Hotel (tel: +44 (0)131 316 4466) are all very close by. Hotel reservations can be made through the British Hotel Reservation Center (tel: +44 (0)131 333 5119; Web site: www.bhrconline.com), located in the Domestic Arrivals area.
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Facilities for disabled people include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating. There is a TDD telephone in the International Arrivals area and the airport telephone switchboard is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: +44 (0)131 344 3100). Induction loops are fitted at various points throughout the terminal. Passengers should advise their airline of their special needs in advance. Reserved parking, wheelchairs, and help with baggage are available. Assistance can also be pre-booked (tel: +44 (0)131 344 3486).
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Bmi, British Airways, Scotways and Servisair have executive lounges equipped with telephone, fax and internet facilities. The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel (tel: +44 (0)131 519 4400) has conference facilities for up to 220 people.
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