Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport taxi
£103.16 fixed from Glasgow city centre to Edinburgh Airport, about 50 minutes door to terminal, and the same price back. Cheaper than two people on the train and tram once you count the taxi at each end, and a lot easier at 5am.
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The fare, both directions
| Glasgow ⇄ Edinburgh Airport | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Journey time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One way, either direction | £103.16 | £109.56 | ~50 minutes · 39.3 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.
Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport: the run
Straight out on the M8 to Junction 2, onto the M9 for one junction, and into the airport from the west. 50 minutes from the city centre in normal traffic; from the Southside, West End or East End add or subtract a few minutes and the form gives your exact fixed fare. The M8 can slow between Newbridge and Hermiston in the evening peak, so we build that in when you book for a flight.
Why people choose it over the train: a 6-seater at £109.56 works out cheaper than four or five rail-plus-tram tickets, it's door to terminal with the luggage in the boot, and it runs at any hour including the times the first train doesn't.
When to book your Glasgow pickup
39.3 miles, 50 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 Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 04:00 | 02:55 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 05:55 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 | 09:55 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 14:55 |
Coming home to Glasgow
Allowing half an hour for passport control and bags:
| Landing at Edinburgh Airport | In the car | Home in Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 08:00 | 09:05 (rush hour) |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:20 |
| 17:30 | 18:00 | 19:05 (rush hour) |
| 23:30 | 00:00 | 00:50 |
Every fixed fare from Glasgow
| Glasgow to | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Distance · time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | £40.84 | £47.24 | 9.5 mi · 20 minutes |
| Edinburgh Airport (this page) | £103.16 | £109.56 | 39.3 mi · 50 minutes |
| Prestwick Airport | £86.73 | £93.13 | 33 mi · 50 minutes |
Pickup in Glasgow, drop at Edinburgh Airport
Any address in Greater Glasgow: your door, a hotel, Central or Queen Street. For early flights the driver is assigned the night before and you get a text with the car details. We drop at the departures kerb at Edinburgh Airport.
Coming back from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow is the same fixed fare. Give us the flight number; we track it, wait 60 minutes free from landing, and meet you in the hall with a name board if you'd like.
- ✔ Fixed fare, both directions
- ✔ Any Glasgow pickup address
- ✔ Runs 24 hours, including before the first train
- ✔ Flight tracked on the return
- ✔ 6-seaters for groups and luggage
Questions about this route
How much is a taxi from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport?
£103.16 fixed for a saloon from the city centre, £109.56 for a 6-seater. Other Glasgow pickups are priced on the form; most are within a few pounds.
Is it cheaper than the train to Edinburgh Airport?
For one person, the train and tram usually win. For two it's close, and for three or more a taxi is cheaper, faster and door to door. It also runs at 4am.
How long is Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport by taxi?
50 minutes from the city centre in normal traffic; allow up to 1 hour 15 in the peaks. We add a buffer when you book for a flight.
Do you do Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow as well?
Yes, same price. We track your flight and wait an hour free from landing. See the Edinburgh Airport taxi page for pickup details.
Can you pick up outside Glasgow?
Anywhere in the west: Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, Ayrshire. Put the address in the form for a fixed fare.
How far is Glasgow from Edinburgh Airport?
39.3 miles by road, 50 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 Glasgow for a 6am flight from Edinburgh Airport?
Book the pickup for about 02:55. 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 £103.16.
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