Taxi from Edinburgh Airport – Pre-Booked Pickup Service
Landing at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and need a reliable taxi you can actually depend on?
Kay’s Cabs provides pre-booked private hire airport transfers across Edinburgh and beyond. When you book in advance, your journey is planned, your driver is allocated, and your pickup is clear and organised — no guesswork, no wandering the terminal, and no stress after a flight.
How airport pickups work at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Private hire taxis operate differently from the official taxi rank at Edinburgh Airport.
Standard pre-booked pickup (most common):
Your driver will collect you from the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, which is the designated private hire pickup point. This is a short, clearly signposted walk from the Arrivals hall.
Optional Meet & Greet (by request):
If Meet & Greet is arranged in advance, your driver will meet you inside the terminal near Arrivals, holding a name board, and escort you to the vehicle.
After booking, we confirm your exact pickup instructions so you know precisely where to go when you land.
Why book Kay’s Cabs from Edinburgh Airport?
Pre-booked private hire only — no queuing at taxi ranks
Clear, compliant pickup process
Multi-storey pickup point with Meet & Greet available on request
Flight tracking when flight details are provided
Clean, modern vehicles including 6–8 seat options (subject to availability)
Fully licensed, experienced drivers
Coverage across Edinburgh and nationwide destinations
We focus on reliability and clarity — because airport transfers should be boring in the best possible way.
Travelling with luggage, golf clubs, or a group?
No problem — we just need the right details to send the correct vehicle.
When booking, please include:
Number of passengers
Amount of luggage
Any large items such as golf clubs, prams, or instrument cases
Your flight number (recommended)
This allows us to match the vehicle properly and avoid delays on arrival.
Pricing policy – no surprises
Journeys within Edinburgh city are typically metered, based on time and distance.
Journeys outside Edinburgh are usually offered at a fixed price when agreed in advance.
Final fares depend on destination, traffic conditions, and any additional services requested, such as Meet & Greet. If you would like a fixed price, ask at the time of booking and we will confirm availability.
Available day and night
Kay’s Cabs operates 24/7 for pre-booked airport transfers. Early morning arrivals, late-night landings, and everything in between — book ahead and we’ll plan it properly.
Safety and service standards
All Kay’s Cabs drivers are professionally licensed and experienced in airport work. Vehicles are maintained to a high standard and journeys are planned in advance to ensure a smooth arrival experience.
Travelling with a baby or infant?
Kay’s Cabs does not provide baby or child car seats.
If you require a car seat for your journey, this must be arranged separately in advance.
Families travelling by taxi or airport transfer can pre-book baby or infant car seat hire through Little Passenger Hire, a dedicated service for short-term travel needs.
FAQs – Taxi from Edinburgh Airport
Do I need to pre-book my airport pickup?
Yes. Kay’s Cabs is a private hire operator and all journeys must be booked in advance.
Where will I meet the driver?
Standard pickup is from the ground floor of the multi-storey car park. If Meet & Greet is arranged, the driver will meet you inside Arrivals with a name board.
Do you monitor flight delays?
Yes. When flight details are provided, we track arrivals and adjust pickup timing for delays.
Can I book a return journey to the airport?
Yes. You can book both your arrival pickup and your return airport transfer at the same time.
Do you offer fixed fares from the airport?
Fixed pricing is usually available for destinations outside Edinburgh when agreed in advance. City journeys are typically metered.