Traffic Warning for Edinburgh Flyers During Highland Show

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 14, 2025 20:49 PMNews
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Passenger crowds build as departures increase. Source: unsplash

If you're flying out of Edinburgh Airport between June 19 and 22, keep in mind that getting there by road might take longer than usual due to possible traffic jams near the terminal. The annual Royal Highland Show, set to take place at Ingliston, is expected to draw large crowds, adding pressure to an already busy summer travel period. Since the event’s happening right next to the airport, travellers might find themselves stuck in slow-moving traffic on the way to catch their flights.

Transport officials warn that traffic may begin to build even before the show officially opens. The A8 Glasgow Road, one of the main access roads to the airport, is expected to be particularly impacted. Those planning to reach the terminal by car should prepare for queues and slower journeys. Airport users are urged to allow for extra travel time and consider transport alternatives to avoid last-minute disruption.

The Royal Highland Show is one of the UK’s biggest rural events, bringing in over 200,000 visitors across four days. You’ll find prize animals on display, live farm demos you can watch up close, and plenty of local food worth a try. With so many people and limited roads, traffic builds up quickly, slowing down not just event traffic but airport trips too. Drivers around Ingliston should expect changes like road closures and one-way systems during the show.

If you’re catching a flight while the show is on, skipping the car and jumping on a tram or bus might save you from sitting stuck with your luggage in traffic. Trams run straight from the city centre to the airport and help dodge the jams completely. Buses run too, though there’s no word yet on any timetable changes. Check live traffic updates, plan smart, and get there early as lines are likely both outside and in the terminal.

Even if flights are running on time, the Royal Highland Show shows how something happening nearby can turn a short drive to the airport into a frustrating crawl. What really stresses people out isn’t a late flight but just getting to the airport without crawling through traffic the whole way. Knowing what’s going on and sorting out your plans early can save you from missing your flight or pulling your hair out in gridlock.

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