Edinburgh Airport have announced the price of picking up and dropping off passengers will increase by £1.
From January 13, the cost to use the drop off and pick up area will start at £6 for the first ten minutes.
It comes as part of changes to the pricing structure at Edinburgh Airport to encourage the use of more public transport.
Gail Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer (XAero) at Edinburgh Airport said: “We have just had a record year for passengers at Edinburgh Airport and that number is likely to grow year-on-year, and we want to make sure that people are making more sustainable choices when getting to and from the airport.
“The use of cars is the most polluting mode with four journeys for each passenger compared to just two when using public transport. We want more people to use the robust transport links we have as this both reduces emissions and congestion.
“We have a number of large capacity projects planned over the next few years and reinvestment back into the airport infrastructure will improve the overall experience for passengers.”
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It’s hoped the decision will improve passenger experience, grow connectivity and invest in the airport’s infrastructure.
A free drop-off and pick-up area will continue located a 10 minute walk from the terminal at the Long Stay car park. It can be used for 30 minutes without charge.
More information on drop off and pick up areas, as well as local residents and EV discounts can be found at https://www.edinburghairport.com/transport-links/pickup-and-dropoff-zones