EDINBURGH AIRPORT GUIDE (EDI)

QUICK FACTS Name: Edinburgh Airport IATA Code: EDI ICAO Code: EGPH Opened: 1915 Terminals: 1 Runways: 2 Destinations served:100+ Passengers: 9m (2007)

DUTY FREE

Major duty free outlets 
 
Aside from Edinburgh Airport parking services, customers can also choose among the great duty free retail outlets at the airport. These retail shops and stores offer a range of products and gift items- from newspapers, books and magazines to cosmetics, perfumes, and latest gadgets. So before heading to Edinburgh Airport parking areas where your friends or families are waiting, it is a great idea to stop at a duty free retail store to choose among the variety of items you can bring along with you.
 
Duty free limits
 
It is important to know certain duty free allowances and limits when traveling in the UK. If you bring goods that you have purchased from any country belonging to the EU, you do not need to worry about paying taxes or duties for them, as long as the items are for your personal consumption. Expect to be questioned by a customs officer for the goods you have that are meant for commercial use. The usual limits on alcohol and tobacco for duty free items are the following: 3200 cigarettes, 200 cigars, 400 cigarillos, 110 litres of beer, 90 litres of wine, 10 litres of spirits, and 20 litres of sherry, port and other fortified wines.
 
Hot items
 
Edinburgh Airport duty free shops offer many products ranging from beauty products and perfumes to fashion items and accessories, from media technology devices to liquor and tobacco products. These tax free products make great souvenirs of your travels or gifts for loved ones and colleagues. All patrons of Edinburgh Airport are sure to find a multitude of quality products being offered at affordable prices at the airport’s duty free shops. The beauty of duty free shopping is that it allows you to buy items, such as perfumes and the latest technological gadgets, at much lower prices than from regular stores.
 
Carry on luggage
 
Aside from the amount of volume of duty free items that you can take on your flight, you also need to be aware of certain rules regarding your carry on luggage. For instance, liquid items used to be prohibited on most flights before. But now you can bring liquid based goods provided that they are put in containers and do not exceed 100 ml. However, you can only bring one liquid item in a container. A laptop or notebook is also now allowed as a carry on luggage at Edinburgh Airport and other major airports in the UK. In addition, wheelchairs and pushchairs are permitted but they have to be screened first.