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Facts below from aberdeenairport.com and other official sites, checked 6–12 Oct · How we check ›
Quick answers
- When does check-in open?
- Most airlines open check-in 2 hours before departure; TUI opens 2½ hours before.
- Where are the car hire desks?
- “There are several car rental companies located just outside the main terminal.”
- Can you sleep there overnight?
- “Overnight stays in the terminal are not permitted.”
- Is there a viewing area?
- “There are currently no viewing facilities while development work is being carried out around the airport.”
- Can you take a dog in?
- “Aberdeen Airport has been approved to accept Assistance Dogs only, entering the UK under the PET travel scheme.”
- Is there free wifi?
- “When prompted to choose a wi-fi network, select 'Aberdeen_Airport_WiFi'.”
- Where do you report lost property?
- “Please email lostandfound@aiairport.com with any lost property enquiries.”
Each answer links to its source below.
Also asked: parking prices (its pages differ) › · airlines and destinations (below) › · hotels (below) ›
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Before you go to Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen Airport departures today
Aberdeen Airport’s live departures board
Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.
2 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 · Flight information page · 6 Oct 2026
Where can you fly to from Aberdeen Airport?
“A-Z list of all our destinations.”
2 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Destinations page · 6 Oct 2026 · Airlines page · 6 Oct 2026
Is it open 24 hours?
Aberdeen Airport’s pages give different answers on opening hours. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ on 4 details:
- “Terminal opening hours: 03:30 – last flight movement” Checking in page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Services and facilities page.
- “Terminal opening hours: 03:30 – last flight movement” Checking in page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Aberdeen Airport's main terminal opens at 03:30, or two hours before the first departure, and closes after the last arrival.” Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 or “the airport terminal opens at 03:30 and closes after the last arrival.” Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s FAQs.
- 2 more differences are on the pages linked below.
5 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Checking in page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 · Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
2 more: before you go
Which terminal is my airline at Aberdeen Airport?
“Number of terminals: 1 passenger terminal”
Aberdeen Airport · Facts and figures page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you sleep in Aberdeen Airport?
“Overnight stays in the terminal are not permitted.”
Aberdeen Airport · Services and facilities page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
How to get to Aberdeen Airport
Can you get to Aberdeen Airport by train?
“Trains from Dyce reach Aberdeen in about ten minutes”
3 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Travel into aberdeen page · 6 Oct 2026 · Trains page · 6 Oct 2026 · Aberdeen airport 727 jet service page · 6 Oct 2026
How far is Aberdeen Airport from the city centre?
“Aberdeen Airport is about seven miles north-west of the city centre and easily reached from the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “The journey takes about 15 minutes in normal traffic and the fare is usually around £16.” Travel into aberdeen page · 6 Oct 2026 or “In light traffic a journey to the city centre takes about 25 minutes and costs between £20-£25” Taxis page · 6 Oct 2026
3 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Driving to aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Travel into aberdeen page · 6 Oct 2026 · Taxis page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a bus to Aberdeen Airport?
“From the airport, catch Aberdeen Airport Jet Bus 727 from stance 1, directly outside the front of the main terminal building.”
- “First Aberdeen and Stagecoach Bluebird both run buses between the airport and city centre. The timetabled journey is about 30 minutes in normal traffic.”
7 pages: Aberdeen Airport, Stagecoach · 6 Oct 2026
- Aberdeen Airport · Aberdeen airport 727 jet service page · 6 Oct 2026 · Aberdeen Airport · Travel into aberdeen page · 6 Oct 2026 · Stagecoach · Getting to aberdeen airport by bus page · 6 Oct 2026 and 4 more
4 more: getting there
Where are the car hire desks?
“There are several car rental companies located just outside the main terminal.”
Aberdeen Airport · Car hire page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a taxi rank at Aberdeen Airport?
“All taxi fares are metered in accordance with Aberdeen City Council. All vehicles will accept both cash and credit card payments.”
Aberdeen Airport · Taxis page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a height limit at Aberdeen Airport?
“There is a height restriction of 2.2 metres in our multi-storey car park”
Aberdeen Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 1 more page · 6–11 Oct 2026
When do the first and last trains and buses run?
“From Aberdeen Airport: From 02:50 – 24:20”
Aberdeen Airport · Aberdeen airport 727 jet service page · and 2 more pages · 8 Oct 2026
Still checking: postcode, Uber and private hire pick-up
Parking at Aberdeen Airport
How much is parking at Aberdeen Airport?
“1-week Long Stay parking starts at £49.99” Pages differ
Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- Offshore Parking: “1 Day £6.50 2 Days £13.00 3 Days £19.50 4 Days £26.00 5 Days £32.50 6 Days £39.00 7 Days £45.50” or “£5.70 per day applies to stay of 10 days or more. All stays up to 10 days is charged at £6.50 per day” Offshore parking page · 12 Oct 2026 or “Offshore Parking - exclusive rates for those flying from the Aberdeen heliports, per day prices from £4.00 per day.” Aberdeen airport parking page · 12 Oct 2026
- “offshore parking is available from £4.00 per day*.” or “All stays up to 10 days is charged at £6.50 per day, all stays in excess of 10 days are £5.70 per day.” or “9 Days £58.50 10 Days £40.00” Offshore parking page · 6 Oct 2026
6 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6–12 Oct 2026
- Long stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Offshore parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Aberdeen airport parking page · 12 Oct 2026 and 3 more
Can you change or cancel parking at Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport’s pages give different answers on changing or cancelling parking. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “Lounge and Parking bookings can be amended for future dates or cancelled up to 2 hours before your booking time.” Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Change your booking up to 24hrs before you fly.” Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Flexible bookings, which can be amended, canceled, and refunded up to 24-hours before arrival.” Short stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Long stay parking page.
5 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 · Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Short stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
3 more: parking
How do you pay for parking at Aberdeen Airport?
“Payment must be made in advance and online. We accept all major credit cards, debit cards and PayPal for pre-booking.”
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “Lounge and Parking bookings can be amended for future dates or cancelled up to 2 hours before your booking time.” Car parking FAQs page · 12 Oct 2026 or “Flexible bookings, which can be amended, canceled, and refunded up to 24-hours before arrival.” Short stay parking page · 12 Oct 2026
Aberdeen Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 7 more pages · 6–12 Oct 2026
Can you charge an electric car at Aberdeen Airport?
“Users are required to supply their own charging cables.”
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “There are 4 charging points on the first floor of the Short Stay car park and 2 within the Priority Car park.” Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Free electric charging points can be used undercover within our multi-storey car park.” Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Aberdeen Airport · Electric car parking spaces page · and 2 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
Where can you park a motorbike or bicycle at Aberdeen Airport?
“Yes there are bicycle shelters and lockers in the short stay car park. There are no charges for bicycles.”
Aberdeen Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 1 more page · 6–11 Oct 2026
Dropping someone off at Aberdeen Airport
How much is Aberdeen Airport drop off?
“Drop Off - 15 minutes £7.00 Per minute thereafter £1.00 Flat charge after 30 mins £50.00”
3 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Long stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Short stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026
Where can you get a fine at Aberdeen Airport?
“Flat charge after 30 mins £50.00”
5 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Driving to aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Product and services terms and conditions page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
Can you drop off at Aberdeen Airport?
“Aberdeen International Airport's Express Drop-off areas are located directly outside the main terminal building in the upper forecourt.” Pages differ
passengers with reduced mobility: “We recommend that the Short Stay car park is used for dropping off passengers who require extra assistance.”
Blue Badge holders: “All blue badge holders have a 30-minute free drop off & pick up window in the Short Stay Car Park.”
Blue Badge holders: “Blue badge holders should use the Short Stay Car Park opposite the terminal building for picking up and dropping off.”
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- The airport gives different answers on these pages: Car parking FAQs page · Aberdeen airport parking page
More on Picking someone up at Aberdeen Airport: Where to pick up ›Where passengers come out ›
9 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 · Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026 and 6 more
Is there free drop-off at Aberdeen Airport?
“You can either wait here for your passenger or you can hop on the free shuttle bus to meet them at the terminal.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “If you need to wait longer than 15 minutes, you can use the long-stay car-park for free for 1 hour.” Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Up to 1 hour £0.00” Long stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 or “If you need to wait longer than 10 minutes, you can use the long-stay car-park for free for 30 minutes.” Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026
3 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Long stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026
2 more: dropping off
How do you pay the drop-off charge at Aberdeen Airport?
“When using the Express Drop Off zone, please be advised that only card payments will be accepted on exit. Cash will no longer be accepted.”
Aberdeen Airport · Ways to pay page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
How long can you stop at Aberdeen Airport drop-off?
“For security reasons, waiting is not allowed on the airport forecourt.”
Aberdeen Airport · Meeting at the airport page · and 3 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Check-in and bags at Aberdeen Airport
How early should you arrive at Aberdeen Airport?
2 or 3 hours before any flight, or at least 2 for international flights. Pages differ
- “International flights: Please allow at least two hours before your scheduled departure time.”
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “You should arrive at the airport two or three hours before your flight departs and allow enough time for your journey to the airport.” FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Checking in page.
Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 2 hours; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where Aberdeen Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.
2 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Checking in page · 6 Oct 2026 · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
When does check-in open at Aberdeen Airport?
Most airlines open check-in 2 hours before departure; TUI opens 2½ hours before.
- “Please note that the majority of check-in desks are available only 2 hours prior to the departure time”
4 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “most airline check-ins are open two hours before scheduled departure time, aside from TUI who are open two and a half hours prior.” Aberdeen Airport · FAQs
- FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 · Product and services terms and conditions page · 6 Oct 2026 · Be prepared page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
2 more: check-in and bags
Can you check in online for flights from Aberdeen Airport?
“Passengers travelling with a number of airlines can check in online for flights departing from Aberdeen.”
Aberdeen Airport · Checking in page · 6 Oct 2026
What ID do you need to fly from Aberdeen Airport?
“You don’t need to show your passport to a Border Force officer when travelling from Ireland to Great Britain.”
UK government (GOV.UK) · Travelling between the UK and ireland… page · national rule, same at every UK airport · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Security at Aberdeen Airport
Can you take liquids through security at Aberdeen Airport?
“Liquids under 100ml can stay in your cabin baggage without using a liquid bag” Pages differ
- “Liquids may only be carried in containers holding 100ml or less”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “Passengers are requested to ensure that all liquids carried in cabin baggage do not exceed 100ml to help get you through the security checkpoint.”
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “Liquids under 100ml can stay in your cabin baggage without using a liquid bag, with no restriction on how many 100ml containers you can bring.” Hand baggage page · 6 Oct 2026 or “dishes that have a high liquid content will need to be in containers 100ml or less, and go into a transparent, resealable bag” Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Airport security page.
3 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Hand baggage page · 6 Oct 2026 · Airport security page · 6 Oct 2026 · Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
1 more: security
How do gates and boarding work at Aberdeen Airport?
“Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.”
Aberdeen Airport · Checking in page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: security queue times
Inside Aberdeen Airport: food, shops and facilities
Is there a hotel at Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport · Airport hotels page · 6 Oct 2026
Does Aberdeen Airport have a lounge?
“The lounge is located on the first floor of the departure lounge and can be accessed by stairs or lift in the Gate 1 area.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “After security (departing passengers only) on the first floor of the terminal near Gate 1. The lounge is accessible by lift.” Northern lights lounge page · 6 Oct 2026 or “The lounge is located on the first floor of the departure lounge and can be accessed by stairs or lift in the Gate 1 area.” Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Due to a lift being out of service, access to the First Floor (Northern Lights Lounge and British Airways lounge) is via stairs only.” British airways lounge page · 6 Oct 2026
- “British Airways Executive Club members, or BA passengers with fully flexible tickets for travel in the UK, can use the British Airways Lounge at Aberdeen.” Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026 or “The British Airways Lounge is open to British Airways passengers with silver, gold and Club World tier levels.” British airways lounge page · 6 Oct 2026
3 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026 · Northern lights lounge page · 6 Oct 2026 · British airways lounge page · 6 Oct 2026
What food and shops are there at Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport’s pages give different answers on food, shops and duty free. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
DiffersAberdeen Airport says different things in different places:
- “Main store after security: Monday: 04:30- 20:00 Tuesday: 04:30 - 19:00” Whsmith page · 6 Oct 2026
11 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Whsmith page · 6 Oct 2026 · Bocco page · 6 Oct 2026 · Costa after security page · 6 Oct 2026 and 8 more
5 more: food, shops and facilities
Is there free wifi at Aberdeen Airport?
“When prompted to choose a wi-fi network, select 'Aberdeen_Airport_WiFi'.”
Aberdeen Airport · Internet access page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get cash or change money at Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport’s pages give different answers on currency exchange and cash machines.
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “We currently have no currency services available at the Airport.” Arriving passengers page · 6 Oct 2026 or “you’ll be able to collect it directly from a Travelex store at Aberdeen Airport.” Travelex page · 6 Oct 2026
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Aberdeen Airport · Arriving passengers page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Are there showers and water fountains at Aberdeen Airport?
“Our main toilet facility is located opposite check in desks 21-25 in the concourse”
Aberdeen Airport · Toilets page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you take dogs into Aberdeen Airport?
“Aberdeen Airport has been approved to accept Assistance Dogs only, entering the UK under the PET travel scheme.”
Aberdeen Airport · Travelling with pets page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a viewing area at Aberdeen Airport?
“There are currently no viewing facilities while development work is being carried out around the airport.”
Aberdeen Airport · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
Special assistance and accessibility at Aberdeen Airport
How do you book special assistance at Aberdeen Airport?
“There is an assistance telephone situated in the central glass area at the front of the multi-story car park.” Pages differ
- “ABM will take passengers receiving assistance to the Security Area by using the Priority Security Lane.”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “To receive assistance you must arrive at a designated point no later than two hours before the published flight departure time”
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ:
- “The area is situated to the right as you enter the terminal through the main entrance.” Assistance terminal and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 or “A lanyard can be collected from the Special Assistance desk located opposite the main entrance” FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
8 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Assistance to and from the airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Assistance security checks page · 6 Oct 2026 · Types of assistance page · 6 Oct 2026 and 5 more
Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Aberdeen Airport
“Clearly signed blue badge parking is available at the very front of the Short Stay car park (multi-story)” Pages differ
- “All blue badge holders have a 30-minute free drop off & pick up window in the Short Stay Car Park.”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “Blue badge holders who want to take their badge away with them can obtain a dispensation notice from the APCOA Customer Service Office.”
Pages differAberdeen Airport’s pages differ on 3 details:
- “Drivers with a blue badge should NOT use the Express Drop Off facility.” Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 or “If using the forecourt area, standard charges and conditions apply.” Assistance to and from the airport page · 6 Oct 2026
- “On exiting the car park press the buzzer at the barrier, just have your blue badge ready as we require the 13 digit number” Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Take your ticket and blue badge to the customer service office in the short stay car park before you exit” Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 or “just simply head to customer service on exit and get your ticket validated.” Aberdeen airport parking page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Assistance to and from the airport page.
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
4 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Assistance to and from the airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Dropping off at aberdeen airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
2 more: assistance
Is there a Changing Places toilet at Aberdeen Airport?
“We have a Changing Places facility located in the Upper area of the Departure Lounge.”
Aberdeen Airport · Assistance terminal and facilities page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Contact and lost property at Aberdeen Airport
Where do you report lost property at Aberdeen Airport?
“Please email lostandfound@aiairport.com with any lost property enquiries.”
2 Aberdeen Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Lost property page · 6 Oct 2026 · Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026
Hand luggage and liquids at Aberdeen: the container size, whether you still need the clear bag, and what comes out of your bag, from Aberdeen’s own pages.
How Aberdeen compares on drop-off charges: what every airport we cover publishes about stopping at the terminal, every charge read from the airport’s own page and dated.