# Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

> Edinburgh, GB · IATA: EDI · ICAO: EGPH · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `EDI` |
| ICAO | `EGPH` |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 55.95014, -3.37229 |

## Description

Salmon destined for Tokyo restaurants, Scotch whisky bound for global markets and pharmaceutical shipments requiring an unbroken cold chain all pass through Edinburgh Airport (EDI/EGPH), which markets itself as Scotland's largest air cargo gateway. No independently verified 2025 tonnage figures are available; freight moves mainly as belly cargo aboard British Airways, KLM and Icelandair passenger services, handled on the ground by Menzies Aviation and Swissport. The cargo mix mirrors Scotland's export strengths in food and drink, pharma and life sciences, and aerospace, with time-sensitive cold-chain goods such as salmon and whisky benefiting from short transit times. There is no confirmed dedicated freighter terminal at the airport, so capacity depends largely on the passenger flight schedule. Glasgow Airport (GLA), around 70 km away, provides a fallback for larger freight volumes or dedicated cargo flights, while London Heathrow (LHR) offers wider intercontinental connections. Customs processing follows UK post-Brexit rules for trade with the EU. For exporters of Scottish specialty goods and life-sciences products, Edinburgh remains the most convenient air freight access point in eastern Scotland.

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