Airport in Edinburgh

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Airport in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is approximately 15 km from the eponymous Scottish city. The airport occupies eighth place in terms of size in the UK. Every year it serves about 10 million people. According to the plan of the airport, this figure should more than double by 2030.
The owner of the airport is a well-known British company BAA Limited - the world's largest airport operator, which owns airports such as Heathrow and Stansted.
History

The first commercial flights began to occur only at the end of the 40s of the last century. Prior to this, the airport was used exclusively as a military base for the Royal Air Force. The first flights were made in London by the airline British European Airways. After 50s the airport is not just improved. Built a new terminal and a second runway.
Terminals

Edinburgh Airport has 2 terminals - general and VIP-Terminal.

Common terminal offers visitors a variety of services. Among them are the Internet (surcharge), shops, luggage storage, representation of banks and ATMs, currency exchange, etc.
In addition to the terminal operating companies providing car rental. For rent have enough money and an international driving license. There are cars of different price classes.
Hall is ready to serve increased comfort of VIP-passengers. It is worth noting comfortable rooms, where you can spend your time waiting for a flight. The rooms have shower, television, climate control, etc. In addition, the terminal has free Internet access, a restaurant and a place for recreational sports - billiards, table tennis, etc.

Transport

The main ways to get to Edinburgh airport - a taxi and bus. From the terminal buses ply two firms headway 30-45 minutes. A trip to the city will last about 45 minutes and the ticket price will be 3.2 pounds.
From the airport taxi sent several companies. On average, a trip to the city would cost about 40 pounds.