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Edinburgh Airport vs Antalya Airport
Detailed comparison of EDI and AYT on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Edinburgh EDI scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Scotland's busiest airport. Tram to city centre ~30 min. Long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, United. UK261 applies to all departures. See /guides/edinburgh-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.6Very Good
On-time7.4Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.2Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.2/10
Highlights
Scotland's primary international gateway — Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United long-haul plus dense European network
Edinburgh Trams reach city centre in ~30 minutes — direct link from airport stop
No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass; pre-book at peak
UK261 covers all EDI departures — essential for easyJet and Ryanair Scotland routes
Overview
Scotland's busiest airport — single terminal, tram to Edinburgh city centre in 30 minutes, and growing long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, and United.
Scotland's international hub
Edinburgh handles Scotland's intercontinental traffic — Emirates to Dubai, Qatar to Doha, United to Newark, and seasonal North America routes supplement a dense European network on easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA.
For UK travellers north of the border, EDI avoids the Edinburgh–Heathrow positioning flight that adds cost and time. Compare MAN (/airports/manchester) for northern England connectivity.
Tram and ground transport
Edinburgh Trams run from the airport stop to York Place in the city centre every 7–10 minutes, taking ~30 minutes. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones.
Allow extra time during Edinburgh Festival (August) when passenger volumes spike.
2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year
7.1/ 10
How good is Antalya Airport?
Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.1Very Good
On-time6.9Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.4Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel
Overview
Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.
UK package holiday traffic
Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.
Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.
FAQ
Which is better, Edinburgh Airport or Antalya Airport?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.
Which has better lounges, EDI or AYT?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores higher for lounges at 7.2/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, EDI or AYT?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.
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