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Edinburgh Airport

  • Lanyard scheme
  • Practice visit
  • Visual guide
Edinburgh Airport terminal
Photo: Russel Wills, CC BY-SA 2.0

Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: Edinburgh Airport: assistance and hidden disabilities · Report a change

Edinburgh offers Sunflower lanyards or pins on the day and a downloadable airport journey story aimed at autistic travellers. Families can also book a familiarisation tour by email.

What they offer

  • Sunflower or assistance lanyardLanyard or pin collected on the day from Special Assistance reception or the Security Hall.
  • Familiarisation visitFamiliarisation tours can be booked by email (address protected on the page).
  • Visual guide or social storyMy Airport Journey social story PDF: open it here

Not published yet: pre-booked assistance, quiet room or space, quieter route or fast track, sensory map. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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