Marischal College
An imposing Gothic Revival granite building, one of the largest in the world built of this stone. It now houses council offices.
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Airport · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Aberdeen ABZ
9 km from central Aberdeen. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 9 km
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About the airport
Aberdeen Airport lies at Dyce, about 11 km north-west of the city centre. It serves north-east Scotland and the North Sea energy industry, with flights to London and other UK cities, to several European destinations and to the northern Scottish islands, plus a large amount of helicopter traffic.
Terminal
There is a single terminal, with check-in, security and boarding gates all in the same building.
Services
You’ll find cafés and restaurants, shops, free wifi, car rental and cash machines. The bus and taxi stops are right outside the terminal.
Getting to the city
Autobuses a la ciudad
Several bus services, including Stagecoach, link the terminal with the centre of Aberdeen. Allow about 30-40 min depending on traffic.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 25 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal with domestic and international flights. It is compact and geared towards energy-sector travellers and flights to London and other UK cities.
Aberdeen
Things to do in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, the "Granite City", is Scotland's third city, with a centre of grey stone buildings, an urban beach and a long link with oil and its harbour.
St Machar's Cathedral
A granite cathedral in the Old Aberdeen district, with medieval roots and a historic churchyard around it.
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Provost Skene's House
One of the oldest houses in the city, with historic interiors and seventeenth-century paintings. It can be visited as a museum.
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Aberdeen Beach
A long sandy beach next to the centre, with a promenade, cafés and amusements. It is good for walking, though the North Sea is cold.
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How far is the airport from central Aberdeen?
Aberdeen airport is about 9 km from central Aberdeen.
How do I get from the airport to central Aberdeen?
From Aberdeen airport you can take Autobuses a la ciudad (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Aberdeen airport have?
Aberdeen has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Aberdeen?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building seen from outside: Gregory Deryckère, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- The check-in desks: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft on the apron: Bill Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Marischal College: Carl Farnell, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St Machar's Cathedral: Mike Christie at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Provost Skene's House: Stephencdickson, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aberdeen Beach: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons