How to book an early-morning taxi to Edinburgh Airport from Dunfermline

Early flights are cheaper and often quieter, but a 6am departure from Edinburgh Airport means an uncomfortably early start from Dunfermline. A pre-booked taxi takes the guesswork out of it, so you're not standing at a cold bus stop or worrying about parking. Here's how to make the early-morning airport run painless.

Work back from your flight, not your alarm

Airlines typically ask you to arrive a couple of hours before a short-haul departure, and longer for long-haul. From Dunfermline the route crosses the Queensferry Crossing before joining the airport approach, so it's worth allowing sensible margin for the bridge and bypass — even in the quiet early hours, roadworks and closures happen. We won't promise a fixed journey time, but we'll agree a pickup that leaves you calm rather than rushed.

Book ahead — the earlier the better

Early-morning slots are popular, especially in the summer holidays and around big events. Booking a day or more in advance means your pickup time and the right vehicle are reserved. If you're a group with luggage, mention it early so we can send an estate or the 8-seater rather than a standard saloon.

Share these details when you book

• Your pickup address and the time you'd like to be collected
• Your flight time (and flight number if you have it)
• Number of passengers and how much luggage you're carrying
• Any preference on vehicle — saloon, estate, 6 or 8 seater

Plan the return too

If you already know your return date, it's worth booking the pickup home at the same time. Sharing your inbound flight number helps us plan around your actual landing rather than the scheduled time, which matters if the flight is delayed.