Falkirk to Edinburgh Airport taxi
£49.95 fixed for a saloon from Falkirk to Edinburgh Airport, about 30 minutes, and the same price coming home. Flight tracked, an hour's free waiting at arrivals, and a driver who meets you in the hall if you want.
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The fare, both directions
| Falkirk ⇄ Edinburgh Airport | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Journey time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One way, either direction | £49.95 | £56.35 | ~30 minutes · 19.3 mi |
*Normal traffic. Fare checked 20 September 2026 against our live quote engine. The price you see on the form is the price you pay: no meter, no surge, and no extra for early-morning or late-night runs.
The route and how long it takes
M9 east to the airport turn-off at Newbridge. 30 minutes in normal traffic, 19.3 miles. Polmont and Linlithgow are a few pounds less, Larbert and Denny a little more.
When to book your Falkirk pickup
19.3 miles, 30 minutes in normal traffic. Pickup times for a two-hour check-in, with 15 minutes spare:
| Flight from Edinburgh Airport | At the terminal | Pickup in Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 04:00 | 03:15 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 06:15 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 | 10:15 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 15:15 |
Coming home to Falkirk
Allowing half an hour for passport control and bags:
| Landing at Edinburgh Airport | In the car | Home in Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:45 (rush hour) |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 |
| 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:45 (rush hour) |
| 23:30 | 00:00 | 00:30 |
Every fixed fare from Falkirk
| Falkirk to | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Distance · time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow city centre | £65.37 | £71.77 | 23.6 mi · 35 minutes |
| Glasgow Airport | £94.27 | £100.67 | 33.4 mi · 50 minutes |
| Edinburgh Airport (this page) | £49.95 | £56.35 | 19.3 mi · 30 minutes |
| Prestwick Airport | £140.56 | £151.91 | 56.9 mi · 1 hour 20 minutes |
Pickup and drop-off at both ends
We pick up anywhere in Falkirk, Polmont and Larbert and drop at the Edinburgh Airport terminal kerb. Coming home, we track your flight and wait 60 minutes free from landing, which matters on a long run when a delay is likely. Meeting points and meet-and-greet are on the Edinburgh Airport taxis page.
- ✔ Flight tracked, so a delay never costs you
- ✔ 60 minutes free waiting at the airport
- ✔ Meet and greet in arrivals on request
- ✔ Child seats on request
- ✔ Card, cash or app payment
Questions about this route
Do you cover Grangemouth to Edinburgh Airport?
Yes, and the fare is about the same as from Falkirk.
How far is Falkirk from Edinburgh Airport?
19.3 miles by road, 30 minutes in normal traffic. Weekday rush hours (7 to 9.30am, 4 to 6.30pm) can add 10 to 20 minutes; give us your flight time and we allow for it.
What time should I leave Falkirk for a 6am flight from Edinburgh Airport?
Book the pickup for about 03:15. That has you at the terminal around 04:00, two hours before departure, with 15 minutes spare. Roads are empty at that hour and the fare is the same fixed £49.95.
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