Drop and Go

Drop & Go offers a premium valet-style experience where you leave your car in a designated arrival lane and head straight to the shuttle bus. The free, on-demand shuttle service is among the fastest at Edinburgh, reaching the terminal in just 2–3 minutes. The facility is highly secure with Park Mark accreditation, 24/7 CCTV, and ANPR technology for a seamless, automated entry.

Overview

Valet-Style Handover: You don't need to hunt for a parking spot. Simply pull into the "Drop & Go" lane, unload your bags, and hand your keys to the professional team who will park the car for you.

Ultra-Fast Transfers: Because the car park is located almost adjacent to the runway, the shuttle journey is exceptionally short, dropping you off at Stance 9 (right across from the terminal).

On-Demand Shuttles: Unlike fixed-schedule buses, these shuttles operate 24/7 and are dispatched based on customer arrival, minimizing your wait time in the cold.

ANPR Efficiency: The system recognizes your number plate on arrival, allowing the barrier to lift automatically and speeding up the check-in process.

Top-Tier Security: The site is monitored by 24-hour patrols and CCTV, and it holds the police-vetted Park Mark Award for safety.

Simple Return: On your return, you simply text the car park when you have your luggage, and the shuttle will meet you at the terminal to bring you back to your waiting car.

Directions

Located just outside of Edinburgh Airport, with easy access from major motorways. You can drive into this airport either by taking the M9 North motorway, or the M8 South. It’s located in Islington, Edinburgh, and can be found just off the Islington Road. The car park is located on the second exit of the roundabout – adjacent to the first exit where you’ll be able to see the Holiday Inn Express hotel.

From the M8 South:

Exit at M8 Junction 2.
At the roundabout join the A8, following airport signs.
Continue along the A8 for two miles.
Turn left at the second exit along Ingliston Road, leading you to the car park.

From the M9 North:

Exit M9 at Junction 1.
Merge left onto the A8 towards Glasgow.
Continue along the A8 for 0.5 miles.
Turn left onto Ingliston Road, leading you to the car park.

Arrival procedure

On arrival please drive up to intercom and follow on screen instructions directly in front of you (you will automatically be checked in and the barrier will rise) If your details are not on screen or the barrier does not open use the intercom for assistance. On barrier opening please drive to the Drop & Go area signposted which is located to the right after the black building at entry. Head to the Drop & Go office and follow the instruction for leaving your keys as well as getting your instructions for key collection. Then make your way to the bus stop right next to the Drop & Go Office where you will be dropped off at Stance 10 at Edinburgh Airports coach park.

Return procedure

When you return the shuttle bus will pick you up from the coach park and take you back to the car park. Pick up your keys and head home.

Security

Security fencing, regular staff patrols and CCTV.

Disabled facilities

The car park has accessible shuttle buses and accessible parking bays - just be sure to leave a copy of your Blue Badge visible in the car.

There's ramp access to reception and accessible toilets too.

Additional information

Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m).

Make sure you provide your correct car registration before arriving, as the car park works on a number plate recognition system.