Hotels near Aberdeen Airport

Located north of Aberdeen city centre in the suburb of Dyce, Aberdeen Airport services regular flights around the UK and Europe, as well as points further afield. 

Premier Inn hotels will put you in comfortable, affordable accommodation either ahead of your flight or as soon as your flight arrives at Aberdeen Airport. You’ll always be well-placed to explore the Granite City and the surrounding Grampian region. With several hotels in the Aberdeen area, you’ll never be far from the airport or city centre when staying with Premier Inn in Aberdeen. View all hotels in Aberdeen.

How many airports are there in Aberdeen? 
There is only one airport in Aberdeen; Aberdeen International Airport, located at Dyce, a suburb of Aberdeen just under seven miles outside the city centre.

Is Aberdeen an international airport?
Aberdeen Airport is an international airport that carries flights from many airlines flying to European destinations such as Paris, Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

How many terminals does Aberdeen Airport have? 
In total, Aberdeen Airport has five terminals but only one of them is a passenger terminal for scheduled and charter holiday flights. The other four are dedicated to North Sea helicopter operations, used primarily for oil company charter flights.

Who owns Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport is owned by AGS Airports Ltd, which also owns and operates Glasgow and Southampton airports.

When was Aberdeen Airport built?
Aberdeen Airport opened in July 1934 as Dyce Airport; initially it was intended to link London with the northern islands of Scotland. It became a Royal Air Force station (RAF Dyce) during the Second World War and, following the discovery of oil in the North Sea, helicopter flights began in 1967. In 1988 a passenger terminal was completed, enabling travellers an opportunity to fly to and from Aberdeen both internationally and domestically.

How long is the Aberdeen Airport runway?
After completing a 124-metre extension to its main runway in October 2011, Aberdeen Airport’s runway is now 1,953 metres long.
 

How do I get to Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport is just under seven miles away from the city centre so is easy to get to by car or public transport. There are lots of ways to make getting around Aberdeen easy.

By car
Situated seven miles north-west of the city centre, the airport is easily reached from the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road. Use the postcode AB21 7DU in your sat nav or mapping app to get the best route from wherever you’re travelling from. Once there, you’ll find ample parking in either short stay, long stay or priority parking. You can pre-book a parking space to make things easier and receive a reduced rate.  If you don’t want to take your own car, you can get a taxi from the city centre which will cost you between £15-20.

By train
There is no train station at the airport itself, so the nearest station to the airport is Dyce, about two miles from the terminal and easily reached by taxi or by bus. If you know exactly when you’re going to arrive you can pre-book a taxi with Aberdeen Airports Official Taxis. You could also wait for the bus although these only operate hourly and take 17 minutes from the station to the airport. The main train station in Aberdeen is seven miles away in the city centre. There’s a direct bus from Union Square Bus Station that takes you direct to the airport. It takes roughly 30 minutes and services depart every 20 minutes.

By bus
Buses to and from the airport into the city centre and beyond are plentiful. There is a bus stop right outside the terminal which is clearly signposted. Look out for the Jet Service 727 which runs from the airport to Aberdeen city centre and the 747 which runs between Montrose and Peterhead, stopping at the airport on route. 
 

Is Aberdeen Airport open 24 hours? 
The main passenger terminal at Aberdeen Airport opens at 3.30am, or two hours before the first departure of the day and closes after the last arrival. The airport is not open to passengers 24 hours a day.

Is there a smoking area in Aberdeen Airport?
There are no indoor smoking areas as smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces in Scotland. There is an airside smoking facility available after security, located near gate 5 and the main departure lounge. There are also smoking shelters directly outside the main terminal building and within the Granite City Beer garden. 
 

Which airlines fly into Aberdeen Airport? 
There are several airlines that fly into Aberdeen Airport from various destinations in the UK and Europe: 

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Flybe
• Loganair
• Bmi Regional
• KLM
• Air France
• Aer Lingus 
• VLM 
• SAS
• Wideroe

Which airlines fly out of Aberdeen Airport? 
There are several airlines that fly out of Aberdeen Airport to various destinations in the UK and Europe: 

• Aer Lingus
• Air France
• Azerbaijan Airlines 
• BA CityFlyer 
• Balkan Holidays 
• Barrhead Travel 
• Bmi Regional
• British Airways 
• Eastern Airways 
• easyJet
• First Choice 
• Flybe
• KLM
• Lufthansa
• Newmarket Holidays 
• SAS
• Thomson 
• Wideroe 

Where can you fly to internationally from Aberdeen Airport? 
You can fly to many popular European countries from Aberdeen including Portugal, Spain and Italy. The current list of European destinations you can travel to from Aberdeen is: 

• Alicante
• Amsterdam
• Bergen
• Bourgas
• Copenhagen 
• Corfu
• Dalaman
• Enontekio
• Esbjerg
• Faro
• Gdansk
• Geneva
• Haugesund
• Ibiza
• Majorca
• Malaga
• Oslo
• Paris
• Reus
• Rhodes
• Riga
• Stavanger
• Tenerife 

Where can you fly to domestically from Aberdeen Airport?
There are many domestic flights to and from Aberdeen including the two major London airports, Gatwick and Heathrow (although Stansted is not currently served) and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The full list of domestic destinations is as follows: 

• Belfast
• Birmingham 
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Dublin
• Durham 
• Humberside
• Jersey 
• Kirkwall
• London
• Manchester
• Newcastle 
• Newquay
• Norwich
• Shetland 
• Wick