Edinburgh Airport launches first ever home luggage check-in

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easyJet passengers flying from Edinburgh Airport can now check in their luggage without leaving home thanks to a new baggage collection service.

The airline has partnered with Airportr to launch a home check-in option that allows travellers to have their bags collected from their doorstep and checked in before arriving at the airport.

Edinburgh Airport. (Image: Supplied)

Passengers using the service can head straight to security on arrival, avoiding traditional check-in queues.

It is the first service of its kind to operate from a Scottish airport and expands easyJet's existing partnership with Airportr, which already operates at London Gatwick and Geneva.

The paid service can be booked online through the Airportr website.

The launch comes during the busy summer holiday period as thousands of passengers prepare to travel through Scotland's busiest airport.

Edinburgh Airport handled almost 17 million passengers in 2025, a record for any Scottish airport, and currently serves more than 160 destinations through 39 airlines.

According to a BiGGAR Economics report published in 2025, the airport contributes £2.7 billion in gross value added to the Scottish economy and supports almost 44,000 jobs.



Peter Barnes, chief operating officer at Edinburgh Airport, said: "We’re always looking at ways to make travel easier for our passengers, and this new service from easyJet and Airportr does exactly that.

"Being the first airport in Scotland to offer home luggage collection gives passengers even more choice and convenience, particularly during the busy summer period when many people are heading away on holiday."

Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: "Making travel as easy as possible for our customers is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we're really pleased to be introducing Airportr's services for our customers flying from Edinburgh Airport.

"With the summer holidays now underway, we want to make the journey as smooth as possible for our customers whether they're travelling for business or leisure."

Ultan O'Brien, Airportr’s chief revenue officer, said: "Our ongoing, successful partnership with easyJet has demonstrated that door-to-flight and flight-to-door baggage service provides passengers with a level of convenience and peace of mind they find highly desirable as a part of their travel experience.

"Extending those benefits to easyJet customers flying from Edinburgh Airport increases the value of our service across easyJet’s network, and is just the latest in what we expect to be many more exciting expansions in years to come."

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