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Based just seven miles from Edinburgh city centre, Edinburgh
International Airport is currently the 60th busiest airport in
Europe, serving more than 100 destinations with 40 airlines. There
are also direct long haul routes to New York and a range of
European destinations. The airport provides access to around 60
flights a day to London, with a one hour flight time, and
connections to more than 20 UK and Ireland hubs including
Birmingham, Manchester and Belfast.
In the decade to 2006, the airport’s passenger
numbers climbed by 154% to over 8.5m and are forecast to reach
26m by 2030. In 2007 figures climbed further - just over 9m
passengers used the airport.
Edinburgh International Airport is one of five
main airports in Scotland, and the nation's busiest with nearly
25,000 passengers a day. The others are Glasgow, Prestwick and
Aberdeen serving international destinations, while Inverness serves
UK locations.
