Scotland: Aberdeen
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 12-Jul-14Aberdeen - Dyce (ABZ):
Location: 11 km/7 Miles NW of the City, by the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness Road, near Dyce.
Airport Overview: The airport has one main terminal, from where the airlines operate. About 100m to the north, there is a much smaller terminal (The Broomfield Terminal open Mon-Fri only) for passengers going offshore and on North Sea helicopter flights.
Airport Map: Click here.
By Taxi: Taxis are available from the terminal forecourt, and are all metered. Sample fares are available from the Airport Info Desk. Typically £15/20-30 mins to the city centre. Taxi fares to nearby Dyce station can be a whopping £9/5 mins. Rainbow Airport Taxis 01224 725500 or 725728. AA Taxis 01224 775555. Dyce Cabs 01224 713030. ComCab 01224 353535.
By Train: Aberdeen & Inverness services stop at the nearby Dyce Station which is a short (5 mins) taxi ride from the airport or a bus ride (see Bus #80 in the bus section). Trains run to Aberdeen in 10-15 mins, but are not particularly frequent (once or twice an hour). Trains also run west to Inverurie, Huntly, Keith, Elgin, Forres, Nairn & Inverness once every hour or 2. The main line station is in Aberdeen city centre, from where there are frequent services to all parts of the UK. A taxi to Aberdeen Station takes 20 mins and the bus takes 30 mins. For info call +44(0)8457 484 950 or visit www.scotrail.co.uk.
| Rental Cars: | |
|---|---|
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, EUROPCAR, Enterprise, Hertz & National/ALAMO all have desks in the new Rental car Building. To find this, exit the baggage hall to the left and follow the covered walkway. It is a bit of a walk uphill with heavy bags. |
| Car Parking: | |
|---|---|
| General: | Available right outside the terminal. |
| Short Term: | 15 mins £1, 30 mins £2, 1 hour £3.40, 2 hrs £4.90, 6 hrs £6.80, 12 hrs £7.80, 24 hrs £12.20. Each extra day £12.20. |
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| General: | A number of buses run on the route from the airport to the city centre. Many buses operate Mon-Fri only. Details are shown below. In summary, with all services considered, there are buses to Aberdeen city every 10-30 mins throughout the day. |
| Stagecoach Bus #10 to Aberdeen Bus Station, Elgin & Forres: | Route: Aberdeen Bus Station - Aberdeen Airport - Blackburn Interchange - Inverurie Interchange - Huntly Interchange - Keith (Square) - Elgin Bus Station - Forres (St Leonards Church) - Nairn Bus Station - Inverness Bus Station. Note: Not all buses go all the way to Inverness. Travel Time: To Aberdeen 25 mins, Inverurie 24 mins, Huntly 1 hour, Elgin 2 hrs, Nairn 2:50 & Inverness 3:25. Timings: Buses depart the airport heading for Inverness Mon-Fri at 0626, 0826, 1340, 1822, then every hour until 2222. saturdays at 0626, 0826, 1335, 1807, 1922, then every hour until 2222. Sundays every hour 1126-1826, 1922 & 2222. Cost: £1.50 to Aberdeen city centre. Contact: For details call Stagecoach Bluebird 01224 212266. |
| First Bus #27 to Aberdeen (Guild St): | Regular Bus service operates from the airport to Aberdeen city centre Mon-Fri only. Route: Airport - Bucksburn Fountain - Woodhill House - Holburn Junction - City Centre (Guild St, next to the bus station). Timings: Buses depart the airport Mon-Fri: 0628, 0725, 0825, 0915, 1010, 1140, 1310, 1440, 1615, 1800 & 1835. Buses depart Aberdeen city Mon-Fri at 0550, 0640, 0710, 0725, 0815, 0910, 1050, 1210, 1350, 1520, 1600, 1705 & 1740. No weekend service. Travel Time: To Aberdeen city centre 46 mins. Cost: Single fare to city centre £1.60. Contact: For details call First on +44 (0)1224 650065. |
| Bus #80 Dyce Airlink to Dyce Train station: | Route: Dyce Train Station - Airport - Kirkhill (Howe Moss Rd, South End) - Dyce Train station. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 15-30 mins 0645-1900. Cost: Adult one way £1.50, Child £1. |
| Stagecoach Bus #220 to Aberdeen & Alford: | Route: Aberdeen Bus Station - Bucksburn Post Office - Aberdeen Airport - Blackburn Interchange - Kintore Interchange - Blairs - Kemnay Interchange - Monymusk Square - Tilyfourie - Whitehouse - Alford Interchange. Note: Not all buses go all the way to Alford. Travel Times: To Alford 55 mins. To Aberdeen 22 mins. Timings: Buses depart the airport heading towards Alford Mon-Fri every hour or so 0621-2256. Saturdays every hour or so 0550-1724, 1806, 1836, 2031 & 2356. Sundays at 1104, 1304, 1604, 1704 & 2031. Buses depart the airport heading towards Aberdeen city Mon-Fri every hour or so 0505-2024. Saturdays at 0505, 0657 then every hour or so until 2024. Sundays at every hour 1103-1703, 1903 & 2223. Buses leave Alford heading for the airport Mon-Fri at 0530, 0906, 1106, 1306, 1709 & 1930. Saturdays at 0700, 0906, 1106, 1306, 1606, 1736 & 1930. Sundays at 1207, 1507, 1807 & 2129. Cost: £1.50 to the city. Contact: For details call Stagecoach Bluebird 01224 212266. |
| Stagecoach Bus #224 to Aberdeen & Kintore: | Route: Aberdeen Bus Station - Bucksburn - Aberdeen Airport - Blackburn Interchange - Blackburn (Marcus Crescent) - Kintore Interchange. Travel Time: To Kintore 28 mins. To Aberdeen city 21 mins. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading for Kintore Mon-Fri every hour 0924-1424. Saturdays every hour 0824-1424. Buses leave the airport heading for Aberdeen city centre Mon-Fri every hour 1030-1530. Saturdays every hour 0930-1530. Buses leave Kintore heading for the airport Mon-Fri every hour 1004-1504. Saturdays every hour 0904-1504. Contact: Stagecoach Bluebird 01224 212266. |
| JET 727 to Aberdeen: | Runs to Union Square in Aberdeen, close to the bus and train stations. Only 4 stops on the way. |
| Stagecoach Bus #737 to Aberdeen & Inverurie: | Calls occasionally at the airport Mon-Fri only, on the way to Aberdeen city centre. Route: Aberdeen Bus Station - Bucksburn Post Office - Aberdeen Airport - Blackburn Interchange - Kintore Interchange - Inverurie Interchange (Market Place) - Inverurie Townhead. Travel Time: To Inverurie 26 mins. To Aberdeen city 25 mins. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading for Inverurie Mon-Fri at 0525, 0600, 0641, 1854, 1954, 2054, 2154 & 2354. Saturdays at 0736, 1856, 1956, 2056, 2156 & 2356. Sundays at 2046 only. Buses leave the airport heading for Aberdeen city centre Mon-Fri at 1959, 2059, 2259 & 2328. Saturdays at 1927, 1957, 2057, 2157 & 2257. Sundays at 2147 only. Contact: Stagecoach Bluebird 01224 212266. |
| Stagecoach Bus #747 to Ellon & Peterhead : | Route: Dyce (ASDA) - Dyce (Riverview Drive) - Wellshead Industrial Estate - Aberdeen Airport - Kirkhill Industrial Estate - Potterton (Denhead Rd) - Belhelvie - Ellon (Square) - Ellon Park & Ride (most buses terminate here) - Hatton (Smiths Garage) - Cruden Bay (Kilmarnock Arms) - Longhaven (Post Office) - Stirling Village - Peterhead (Back St). Timings: Buses leave the Airport heading for Peterhead Mon-Fri at 0808 (terminates at Ellon), 1027 (terminates at Ellon), 1227(terminates at Ellon) & 1427 only. Buses leave the Airport heading for Dyce ASDA Mon-Fri at 0737, 0952, 1152 & 1352 only. Buses leave Peterhead heading for the airport Mon-Fri at 0620 only. Buses leave Ellon Park & Ride heading for the airport Mon-Fri at 0657, 0915, 1115, 1315 & 1525. Travel Times: To Peterhead 1:25. To Ellon Park & Ride 42 mins. To Dyce ADSA 10 mins. Contact: Stagecoach Bluebird 01224 212266. |
| Bairns Bus #777 to Kingswells & Oldmeldrum: | Route: Kirkhill Industrial Estate - Aberdeen Airport - Kepplehills (Sclattie Park) - Kingswells Park & Ride (some services terminate here) - Westhill Interchange - Blackburn Interchange - Kintore Interchange (Square) - Kemnay Interchange (High St) - Inverurie Interchange (Town Hall) - Oldmeldrum Interchange (Square). Timings: Buses leave the Airport heading for Oldmeldrum Mon-Fri at 1617 (terminates at Kingswells), 1652 & 1722 only. Buses leave the Airport heading for Kirkhill Ind Est Mon-Fri at 0729, 0809 & 0849 only. Buses leave Oldmeldrum heading for the airport Mon-Fri at 0645 only. Buses leave Kingswells Park & Ride heading for the airport Mon-Fri at 0715, 0745 & 0825. Travel Times: To Oldmeldrum 1:25. To Kingswells Park & Ride 26 mins. To Kirkhill Ind Est 10 mins. Contact: Bains Coaches 01651 872365. |
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities available.
Airport Hotels: Aberdeen Airport Hotels. Menzies Hotel Dyce Airport 01224 723 101. Thistle Hotel is close to the terminal. Marriott Hotel is about 1 mile away.
Airport Website: www.airport-aberdeen.com
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)870 040 0006.
Updated Jul14. Last Visit Mar14
