Flights from Aberdeen
January 20th, 2010
For many years, Aberdeen was simply a stopover location for London and other hubs like Amsterdam and Paris. Now it is the home of the fastest-growing airport in Scotland, Aberdeen boasts an impressive roster of both domestic and international flights.
More than three million passengers make their way through Aberdeen International Airport each year. Fifteen different carriers convey travellers to nearly 40 destinations throughout the UK and Europe. Aberdeen International is also a busy heliport, providing three terminals for helicopter operators. This is a main transit point to and from the North Sea oil rigs.
Flights from Aberdeen depart regularly throughout the day. The airport and helipads are located approximately 11 kilometres outside the city limits. Taxis are readily available for airport transport; you can book online in advance or simply hail a cab downtown. You can also catch a bus at the city centre that will deliver you straight to the airport in time for your departing flights from Aberdeen.
Aberdeen International is fully accessible for the disabled passenger with amenities that include special toilets, lifts, ramps, reserve seating, designated parking, wheelchair conveyance, and baggage assistance. If you need to make arrangements for accommodation before your flights from Aberdeen, it’s best to contact the airport or your airline in advance to request the proper services.
Aberdeen airport is also in close proximity to several hotels, many of which provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the terminals. There are also business facilities and business meeting spaces close by.
If you require assistance of any kind before departing on flights from Aberdeen, the staff at the airport information kiosk (terminal ground floor, near check-in) will be happy to help.