How to get to Aberdeen Airport
You’ve booked the flights, now it’s time to plan your journey to the airport. When getting to Aberdeen Airport, there are a few convenient options to consider.
Choose between catching the train, booking a taxi, hopping onto the bus or driving by car. However you prefer to travel, our helpful guide will advise you on the best ways to get to Aberdeen Airport.
Although Avanti West Coast services don’t cover Aberdeen, we can get you as far as Glasgow Central Station. From there, ScotRail’s services can finish your journey.
Trains to Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen Airport doesn’t have an on-site train station. The nearest rail station to the airport is Dyce Station, managed by Scotrail. Dyce Station features direct services from Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, and Inverurie.
From Dyce Station to get to Aberdeen Airport, you can take either a taxi or a bus.
Taxis to Aberdeen Airport
Arriving at Aberdeen Airport by taxi is another convenient option. Taxis can be found directly outside the terminal, or you can pre-book a car online or over the phone.
Door-to-door taxi services are great for ensuring your peace of mind. A journey to Aberdeen Airport from Dyce Station takes around 10 minutes and costs around £12, though fares and times can vary based on traffic in the area.
Buses to Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen Airport is also accessible by bus, which is a great option for travellers who live locally.
If you’ve arrived at Dyce Station, you can take a short bus ride from Don Place Bus Stop to Howes Road Bus Stop on the 35 service to Aberdeen. Once here, take the 727 towards Aberdeen Airport and you’ll arrive in less than 15 minutes.
Driving to Aberdeen Airport
Opting to drive to Aberdeen Airport is another good option, as it’s located around seven miles from the city centre. The airport is easy to reach from the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road.
Travellers can park at the Short Stay Car Park located just next to the terminal building or the Long Stay Car Park, a few minutes away and serviced by a courtesy shuttle bus.
Priority parking is another option, right at the front of the Short Stay Car Park for complete convenience. There’s also a dedicated pick-up and drop-off area in the terminal forecourt, ideal for quick stops.
