Which airport should I fly into for Livingston?

For long-haul and international flights, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the main gateway near Livingston. The closest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Livingston?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Livingston?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Livingston

The closest airports to Livingston, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Livingston, UK is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EDI	Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh, United Kingdom	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
GLA	Glasgow International AirportGlasgow, United Kingdom	35 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	International
PSL	Perth/Scone AirportPerth, United Kingdom	37 mi / 60 km	1 hr 7 min	Regional
DND	Dundee AirportDundee, United Kingdom	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	Regional
PIK	Glasgow Prestwick AirportGlasgow, United Kingdom	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	Regional
CAX	Carlisle AirportCarlisle, United Kingdom	72 mi / 116 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional
OBN	Oban AirportNorth Connel, United Kingdom	82 mi / 132 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
CAL	Campbeltown AirportCampbeltown, United Kingdom	90 mi / 145 km	2 hr 6 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) (35 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Livingston. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EDI.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EDI saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Livingston is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.