SCOTS airspace will be closed as the Queen's coffin is transported to London today – resulting in a number of flights being cancelled.
Her Majesty's body is expected to lie in state until around 3pm this afternoon where mourners can pay their respects.
It is expected her coffin will then will be flown from Edinburgh to London late this afternoon at around 5pm for the funeral on Monday, September 19.
This will result in a number of flights being rescheduled, as the airspace around Edinburgh Airport will be temporarily closed.
However the terminal building will remain open, with passengers advised to check flights before travelling.
A Loganair spokesperson said: "If you’re travelling with us to or from Edinburgh on Tuesday 13 September, some Loganair flights have been re-timed or combined due to closure of the airport during the late afternoon to enable HM The Queen’s final journey from Scotland to take place.
"If your flight is impacted, we will email you today using the contact details held in your booking.
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"If your flight is operating as normal, please do be aware that there will be several road closures and likely more traffic than normal, so please allow extra time."
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport told Edinburgh Live: “The airspace around the airport will close temporarily on Tuesday afternoon.
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“The airport will remain open and passengers should check with their airline for any updates to their flight.”
It comes after the King and Princess Anne were the only two senior members who managed to make it to the Queen's bedside before she died.
Senior royals faced a grim race against time to say goodbye after doctors shared the tragic news Her Majesty had just hours to live.
Buckingham Palace announced in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral yesterday afternoon.
"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
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