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PSL Perth/Scone Airport

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Perth/Scone Airport (PSL) serves Edinburgh, about 55 km north of Edinburgh. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPSL
ICAOEGPT
ServesEdinburgh
From centre55 km
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation121 m

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The airport in numbers

Perth/Scone Airport — facts & history

We pulled Perth/Scone Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1936
90 years ago
Elevation
121 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Royal Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Perth/Scone Airport to Edinburgh

The airport is about 55 km north of Edinburgh, about 77 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £87–£138.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~54 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~77 min£87–£138
Private transfer~77 minfixed upfront
Car rental~77 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From PSL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Glasgow84 km88 min£131–£208
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Which way suits you from Perth/Scone Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£87–£138 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Perth ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Perth/Scone Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Perth/Scone Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Perth/Scone Airport to the centre of Edinburgh?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 55 km north of Edinburgh, about 77 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Perth/Scone Airport to Edinburgh?
Roughly £87–£138 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Perth/Scone Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Perth/Scone Airport to Edinburgh?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Perth/Scone Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Perth/Scone Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Perth/Scone Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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