EDI · Solid mid-sized airport with efficient security and good transport links but limited lounge variety and premium pricing on public transit.
GLA · GLA is a compact, relatively punctual Scottish hub with a strong city bus link, undercut by no direct rail, a hard T-3 security gate, and a lounge scene that collapses after mid-afternoon.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
EDI7.0+0.6
GLA6.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
EDI7.5
GLA7.8+0.3
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
EDI7.0
GLA7.4+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
EDI7.1+0.5
GLA6.6
Quick UK and Europe hops with short landside timesStatus flyers using BA or Emirates loungesCity visits via the frequent 500 ExpressScottish Highlands/Islands connections on Loganair
GLA
Security closed until T-3 hoursLomond Lounge closed after 17:00No on-airport rail stationPeak holiday check-in queues at T2 for Jet2/Ryanair banks
Free WiFi
Family Facilities
Arrive 90-120 min early for domestic/EU
Security rarely exceeds 10 min; book FastTrack if parking multi-storey.
Everything post-security in one hall
Follow signs to gates after security; duty-free is central but skippable via straight-ahead doors.
Lounges or airside pubs for better value
Escape or Aspire for unlimited food/drinks if eligible; otherwise pre-security options are limited.
