How to Find Your Taxi at Edinburgh Airport

Finding the right taxi pickup point at Edinburgh Airport can be confusing, especially if it is your first time arriving here.

There are separate pickup areas for passengers using the airport taxi rank and those travelling with a pre-booked taxi or private hire vehicle.

To make it easy, Kay’s Cabs has filmed the actual walking routes from both Edinburgh Airport arrivals areas. Simply choose where you have arrived and whether you need the taxi rank or the pre-booked pickup area, then follow the video.

Already at Edinburgh Airport and haven’t booked your taxi yet? You can still book a Kay’s Cabs vehicle for collection from the pre-booked pickup area, subject to availability.

Pre-Booked Taxi & Private Hire Pickup Area

If you have booked with Kay’s Cabs, your vehicle will collect you from Edinburgh Airport’s designated pre-booked taxi and private hire pickup area.

Choose the video for the arrivals area you have come through.

From International Arrivals 1

This video shows the complete walking route from International Arrivals 1 to the pre-booked taxi and private hire pickup area.

From International Arrivals 2 & Domestic Arrivals

Arriving through International Arrivals 2 or Domestic Arrivals? Follow this video for the walking route to the pre-booked taxi and private hire pickup area.

Edinburgh Airport Taxi Rank

If you want to use the Edinburgh Airport taxi rank rather than a pre-booked private hire vehicle, use one of the walking guides below.

The route depends on which arrivals area you leave the terminal from.

From International Arrivals 1 to the Edinburgh Airport Taxi Rank

This walkthrough shows how to get from International Arrivals 1 to Edinburgh Airport’s taxi rank. If you haven’t arranged transport before landing, you can also book Kay’s Cabs after you arrive and follow our pre-booked pickup instructions instead.

From International Arrivals 2 & Domestic Arrivals to the Edinburgh Airport Taxi Rank

See the walking route from International Arrivals 2 and Domestic Arrivals to the Edinburgh Airport taxi rank. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to arrange your taxi after landing, you can book Kay’s Cabs from the airport and meet your driver at the pre-booked pickup area.

What’s the Difference Between the Taxi Rank and Pre-Booked Pickup Area?

Edinburgh Airport has separate collection areas for passengers using the airport taxi rank and those travelling in a pre-booked taxi or private hire vehicle.

If you have booked with Kay’s Cabs, your driver will meet you at the designated pre-booked taxi and private hire pickup area. Use one of our pre-booked pickup videos above to follow the correct walking route from your arrivals area.

If you arrive at Edinburgh Airport without transport arranged, you can still book a Kay’s Cabs vehicle after landing, subject to availability. Once your booking is confirmed, you can make your way to the pre-booked pickup area using the appropriate video guide above.

Passengers choosing to use the airport taxi rank instead should follow one of our taxi rank walking guides.

Meeting Your Kay’s Cabs Driver at Edinburgh Airport

When you book an Edinburgh Airport pickup with Kay’s Cabs, make sure the contact details provided with your booking are correct.

Passengers who have opted in to receive booking updates can receive vehicle and driver information before collection, helping you identify the correct vehicle when you reach the pre-booked pickup area.

If you are unfamiliar with Edinburgh Airport, we recommend watching the appropriate walking guide before travelling or after you land so you know exactly where to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do pre-booked taxis pick up at Edinburgh Airport?

Pre-booked taxis and private hire vehicles collect passengers from Edinburgh Airport’s designated pre-booked pickup area. The walking route depends on whether you arrive through International Arrivals 1 or International Arrivals 2 and Domestic Arrivals. Our video guides above show both routes.

Is the Edinburgh Airport taxi rank the same as the pre-booked pickup area?

No. The Edinburgh Airport taxi rank and the pre-booked taxi and private hire pickup area are separate. Make sure you follow the correct walking guide depending on whether you are using the taxi rank or meeting a pre-booked vehicle.

Can I book Kay’s Cabs after I arrive at Edinburgh Airport?

Yes. If you arrive at Edinburgh Airport without transport arranged, you can still book a Kay’s Cabs vehicle for collection, subject to availability. Once your booking is confirmed, follow the appropriate video above to the pre-booked pickup area.

Which Edinburgh Airport pickup video should I follow?

First identify whether you have arrived through International Arrivals 1 or International Arrivals 2 and Domestic Arrivals. Then choose either the pre-booked pickup area video or the taxi rank video depending on the type of taxi service you are using.

How will I recognise my Kay’s Cabs driver or vehicle?

Passengers who opt in to receive booking updates can receive vehicle and driver information before collection. This helps you identify the correct vehicle when you reach the pre-booked pickup area.