Aberdeen Airport is among the world's leading hubs for helicopter traffic related to North Sea offshore platforms.
Gateway to the 'Granite City', historically tied to the North Sea oil industry.
How to get to Aberdeen Dyce Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ABZ
Parking near Aberdeen Dyce Airport
The multi-storey car park is right next to the terminal.
Parking rates do not deviate from the regional average.
How to get to Aberdeen from ABZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Aberdeen Dyce Airport
The desks of major car rental operators are located near arrivals.
EU citizens do not need an International Driving Permit: driving license, passport and credit card are sufficient.
Hotels near Aberdeen Dyce Airport
Airport area (Dyce)
The Leonardo Hotel is 350 metres from the terminal, a 4-minute walk or a free shuttle at peak times on weekdays; Crowne Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott are also just minutes on foot across the Dyce campus.
Best for: Dawn departures or late-night returns, frequent with offshore shifts and business flights.
- You can walk to check-in, with no need for the Jet 727 bus or a taxi
- Handy if you need to be at the airport before the first bus services
- Nothing around but offices and hangars: you're stuck eating at the hotel
- Aberdeen city centre is still about half an hour away by bus or taxi
Recommended hotels
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Aberdeen Airport 350 metres from the terminal, a 4-minute walk: the closest hotel to the runways in Dyce, with a free shuttle at peak times on weekdays. View availability
- Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport A 5-minute walk from the terminal on Argyll Way: a generous breakfast menu and an airport shuttle, handy with heavy luggage. View availability
- Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport by IHG Linked to the terminal by a covered walkway: the most direct access of any hotel in Dyce, without crossing the car parks. View availability
Union Square and the station
The Jet 727 bus reaches Union Square in about 30 minutes from the terminal, with services every 10 minutes on weekdays; the apartments are a 5-minute walk from the station.
Best for: For anyone who wants to step off the airport bus and already be where they're going, with the station and shops within walking distance.
- Airport bus, train and the Union Square shopping centre all within easy reach
- Lively in the evening, among the shops and restaurants of the centre
- Prices are higher than in the outlying areas
- Noisy on weekend evenings near the venues downtown
Great Western Road
From the centre, take the Jet 727 bus for the airport from Union Square, about a 30-minute journey; the guest house is around a ten-minute walk from Union Square.
Best for: For anyone looking for a simple, quiet guest house a few minutes by bus from the centre and the station.
- Quiet residential street, away from the evening traffic of the centre
- Lower prices than the central streets, just minutes away by bus
- No direct link with the airport: you need to reach Union Square first
- Evening life is concentrated elsewhere, in the centre
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, also important for helicopter traffic to North Sea offshore platforms, handles connections to Europe.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 2.5 hours.
Map of Aberdeen Dyce Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the Jet 727 bus from Aberdeen Airport to the centre cost?
A single ticket costs £5.50; the period return (valid 28 days) costs £10.50.
Q. Is Aberdeen Airport important for the oil industry?
Yes, it's a major hub for helicopter traffic to North Sea offshore platforms.
Q. How long does the bus journey to Aberdeen city centre take?
About 30 minutes to Union Square.
Q. Why is Aberdeen called the 'Granite City'?
For its distinctive historic buildings built from local granite, which give it a unique appearance.
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