Aberdeen airport information

Aberdeen airport is under the control of The British Airports Authority, it is their furthermost Scottish airport and provides many links to the Northern Isles and Scandinavia. It is also an important helicopter base with services to all the North Sea Oil fields. Aberdeen airport also provides direct services to Central Scotland and most of the major English cities. Sumburgh in Shetland is perhaps the most important link with scheduled fixed wing flights to the Scottish mainland. Although the BAA are competent operators, Aberdeen airport would benefit from a change of ownership to a more locally orientated management.

How to get to aberdeen airport by road

The access road to the airport is sign posted from the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road. The airport is 7 miles North West of the Aberdeen city centre on the A947 at Dyce. There is a large car park in front of the terminal building for short and long stay parking. You can drop off passengers outside the terminal building, but if you want to visit the terminal building you should use the car park.

Helicopter Passengers

Helicopter passengers for Bristows and British International Helicopters should travel to the airport via the A96 and follow the signposts for their specific terminal. There is a long term car park for helicopter passengers opposite Bristows Helicopters. Bond Helicopters passengers use the East terminal, and road access is via the A947 from Bucksburn.

Bus Services

Bus services operate from the Airport to Aberdeen City Centre every day of the week. At weekends services are less frequent than during weekdays and passengers wishing details should contact the airport information desk or Grampian transport on (01224) 637 047. The service frequency is about 30 minutes during peak times and 40 minutes off peak. Monday to Saturday and less frequently on Sundays.

Train Services

Aberdeen Station in the city centre is the nearest mainline station to the Airport. There are frequent services to all parts of Scotland and England. For further information please call Scotrail on (01224) 594222 or the Airport Information Desk. It is worth remembering that evening and weekend travel is infrequent so please check that your ongoing journey is available.

Taxis (cabs)

Taxis (cabs) are available for hire from a rank on the terminal fore court. Fares vary according to the distance travelled but a typical fare to Aberdeen City centre would be in the region of 9-10 ukp. Aberdeen taxi drivers are very honest but please check the price of your journey before engaging. The fare to Balmoral for instance would be far in excess of the one quoted for Aberdeen City Centre.

Lounges

Avoid stress before your flight, Aberdeen Airport louges.