--- iata: ABZ name: Aberdeen International Airport city: Aberdeen country: United Kingdom lastUpdated: '2026-09-01' officialWebsite: 'https://www.aberdeenairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.aberdeenairport.com/' - 'https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/airport-security/' - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/airport-security/priority-security/ - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/services-and-facilities/ - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/services-and-facilities/lounges/ - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/services-and-facilities/lounges/northern-lights-lounge/ - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/services-and-facilities/lounges/british-airways-lounge/ - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/aberdeen-airport-guide/services-and-facilities/internet-access/ - 'https://www.aberdeenairport.com/help/faqs/' - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/transport-and-directions/aberdeen-airport-727-jet-service/ - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/transport-and-directions/dropping-off-at-aberdeen-airport/ - 'https://www.aberdeenairport.com/transport-and-directions/taxis/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-kingdom/aberdeen/abz-northern-lights-executive-lounge - >- https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/airports/uk-airport-data/uk-airport-data-2025/annual-2025/ - 'https://www.avialliance.com/avia_en/31.jhtml' - >- https://www.aberdeenairport.com/about-us/media-centre/2025/blackstone-infrastructure-to-acquire-minority-stake-in-ags-airports-and-invest-behind-the-growth-of-the-united-kingdom/ - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Dyce, about 6 miles / 10 km north-west of Aberdeen city centre; IATA ABZ / ICAO EGPD; single main passenger terminal plus separate North Sea helicopter terminals (Bristow, CHC, NHV, Babcock) — do not confuse rotary check-in with the fixed-wing terminal - >- 2,301,978 terminal passengers in calendar 2025 (UK CAA Table 09; +0.1% vs 2,300,657 in 2024) with 65,611 aircraft movements (−9.0% vs 2024). AviAlliance rounds 2025 as ~2.3 million. Loganair hub; BA / easyJet / KLM / Ryanair / Widerøe / seasonal leisure carriers on a domestic + North Sea / near-Europe mix - >- Primary runway 16/34 is 1,953 m asphalt (UK AIP / Wikipedia citing NATS); three dedicated helipads. AGS Airports platform — AviAlliance majority (~78%) with Blackstone Infrastructure minority (~22%) after the Jan/Mar 2025 ownership changes; operator Aberdeen International Airport Ltd - >- No rail station in the terminal — Stagecoach Jet Bus 727 (full electric fleet) is the official city link from Union Square Bus Station stance 3 to airport stance 1 outside the terminal; singles from £5; daytime every ~15 minutes with overnight journeys. Dyce railway station is ~2 miles / taxi ~£12 away - >- Security is classic UK 100 ml liquids (not CT leave-in-bag 2 L). Airport security page: liquids ≤100 ml may stay in the cabin bag without a clear plastics bag and with no limit on how many 100 ml containers you bring; destination airports may still enforce the bag. Priority Security is a paid dedicated lane from £7.00 - >- Two passenger lounges airside by Gate 1 on the first floor: Northern Lights Executive Lounge (Priority Pass / paid; open through the BA closure) and the British Airways Lounge — BA lounge closed for refurbishment 1 Jun–30 Sep 2026 with BA-eligible guests redirected to Northern Lights (dining voucher if the lounge is full at peaks) bentoTips: - label: Transport title: Jet Bus 727 from Union Square — no terminal rail detail: >- Aberdeen Airport sits in Dyce with no station under the terminal. Official Jet Bus 727 (Stagecoach) leaves Union Square Bus Station stance 3 for airport stance 1 directly outside the terminal, and returns the same way. Airport page: city connection from about 30 minutes, daytime every ~15 minutes, early/late journeys published from Union Square 02:20–23:30 and airport 02:50–24:20 (timetable varies by day — use the Stagecoach PDF/app). Single tickets from £5; buy in the Stagecoach app, online, or contactless/cash on board. Stops also serve Adelphi (Union Street), Marischal College / Bon-Accord area, Bucksburn, with Portlethen (daily) and Stonehaven (Mon–Fri) extensions. Official taxis rank left outside arrivals — airport guidance quotes about £20–£25 to the city centre and about £12 / 5–10 minutes to Dyce station. Pre-book via the airport taxi number +44 (0)1224 466229 or the official app. summary: >- Stagecoach 727 electric buses run airport ↔ city from ~£5; Dyce station still needs a short taxi. category: timing - label: Security title: Still 100 ml — but no liquids bag at ABZ screening detail: >- ABZ has not moved to the CT / 2-litre leave-in-bag regime used at some larger UK airports. The airport Security page is explicit: keep every liquid at or under 100 ml, those bottles may stay in the cabin bag without a clear plastics bag, and there is no published cap on how many 100 ml containers you carry — still expect laptop/tablet trays unless staff say otherwise on the day. Destination airports (and UK airports without the same local rule) may reinstate the bag on the way home, so pack for the stricter end of the trip. Priority Security is sold to all passengers as a dedicated lane from £7.00 via the airport booking flow (also bundled with some Priority Parking products). Main terminal opens 03:30 or two hours before the first departure and closes after the last arrival — overnight stays in the terminal are not allowed. summary: >- Pack to classic 100 ml; ABZ lets those bottles stay loose in the cabin bag. Priority Security from £7. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: Northern Lights by Gate 1 is the Priority Pass room detail: >- After security, walk through the departure lounge to the Gate 1 area and take the lift (or stairs) to the first floor. Northern Lights Executive Lounge is the multi-use paid / Priority Pass room with runway views: airport hours Mon–Wed 04:00–19:00, Thu–Fri 04:00–18:30, Sat 04:00–17:30, Sun 04:00–19:00; max stay typically 3 hours on Priority Pass. Walk-up adults £37 / pre-book £36 / children 4–17 £18 / under-3 free (Afternoon Tea package listed around £45.70–£47.50 — trust the live booking cart). The British Airways Lounge on the same floor is closed for refurbishment 1 June–30 September 2026; BA First/Club and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire guests are directed to Northern Lights, with a dining credit voucher if the lounge cannot take them at peaks. When BA reopens, airport hours are Mon–Fri from 05:00 and Sat–Sun from 05:30 until the last BA departure. summary: Airside 1F near Gate 1; BA lounge closed for refurb until 30 Sep 2026. category: status - label: Drop-off title: Forecourt Express Drop Off is £7 / 15 minutes detail: >- Express Drop Off sits on the upper forecourt outside the main terminal: £7.00 for up to 15 minutes, then £1.00 per minute, with a £50 flat charge after 30 minutes (airport tariff table). Blue Badge holders get a free drop-off/pick-up window in Short Stay — press the barrier buzzer and show the badge; not for hire-and-reward vehicles. To avoid the kerb fee, the airport’s free Long Stay pick-up/drop-off allows up to 1 hour free with the on-demand shuttle to the terminal (confirm the live barrier board — some secondary reports still quote a shorter free window). Short Stay opposite the terminal is the paid alternative if you need more than 15 minutes beside the building. summary: >- Use Long Stay’s free 1-hour window + shuttle if you want to avoid the £7 kerb fee. category: timing lounges: - name: Northern Lights Executive Lounge hours: >- Airport Northern Lights page: Mon–Wed 04:00–19:00, Thu–Fri 04:00–18:30, Sat 04:00–17:30, Sun 04:00–19:00. Priority Pass lists matching weekday bands and max stay typically 3 hours. access: - Priority Pass (digital card accepted; max stay typically 3 hours) - DragonPass / LoungeKey / other networks where listed - Pre-booked paid entry (adults from £36 online / £37 walk-up) - >- Airline-elite / BA First & Club Europe-World guests during BA lounge refurb (1 Jun–30 Sep 2026) - Walk-up payment at the door when space allows bestFor: - Priority Pass holders on morning BA / KLM / easyJet banks - >- Anyone wanting a quieter seat and apron views before a leisure or oil-and-gas connection - BA premium guests while the BA lounge is closed for refurbishment summary: >- Only full paid multi-use lounge while BA is shut. Airside first floor by Gate 1 after security. Local food-and-drink focus, runway views, PP and day-pass access. Small room at peaks — pre-book; smart casual on PP rules. verdict: worth-it terminal: 'Main terminal (airside, 1F near Gate 1)' amenities: - Complimentary food and soft drinks - Standard alcoholic drinks complimentary; premium pours extra (card) - Wi-Fi and power - Runway / airfield views - Optional Afternoon Tea package - name: British Airways Lounge hours: >- CLOSED for refurbishment 1 June–30 September 2026 (airport banner). When open: Mon–Fri 05:00–last BA departure; Sat–Sun 05:30–last BA departure (airport BA lounge page). access: - >- British Airways / Iberia oneworld eligible tiers (Silver, Gold, Club World / First as published by BA) - Fully flexible UK BA tickets where BA still lists lounge access - Not Priority Pass bestFor: - BA/oneworld elites once the lounge reopens after 30 Sep 2026 - Not usable as a walk-up day-pass room summary: >- Airline lounge on the first floor by Gate 1. As of 1 Sep 2026 it is closed through 30 Sep 2026 for refurbishment — eligible guests use Northern Lights instead (dining voucher if Northern Lights is full). Do not plan a Priority Pass visit here; it is not a PP lounge. verdict: depends terminal: 'Main terminal (airside, 1F Gate 1 area)' amenities: - BA club lounge food and drinks when open - Wi-Fi and work seating (typical BA club product) - Same Gate 1 first-floor access as Northern Lights waterOptions: - kind: free name: Upper departures fountain past Distilling House zone: airside summary: >- Official FAQ confirms a drinking fountain in the upper departure lounge just past the Distilling House. Bring an empty bottle through the 100 ml security rules and refill here before boarding. location: >- Airside upper departure lounge, just past the Distilling House (airport FAQ) terminal: Main terminal isBestValue: true - kind: free name: Tap water from airside cafés on request zone: airside summary: >- UK airport food outlets will usually fill an empty bottle with tap water free on request if you cannot find the fountain — useful when the upper lounge is crowded or the fountain is being cleaned. location: Ask at Costa / Bocco / Granite City / Distilling House counters airside terminal: Main terminal - kind: purchase name: Landside / airside bottled water zone: landside price: Typically about £1.50–£2.50 for 500 ml summary: >- Buy a sealed bottle before security if you prefer not to hunt the fountain, or grab one airside. Free Wi-Fi needs a Purple/Nomadix-style sign-up and is speed-limited unless you pay about £2 for a 10 Mb boost. location: WHSmith / Boots / café units before and after security terminal: Main terminal airportistScore: 7.2 slug: abz region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/abz](/airports/abz). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/abz) - [Lounge directory](/airports/abz/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) Aberdeen, United Kingdom · Europe Compact Dyce single-terminal gateway with honest 100 ml security, a solid Priority Pass lounge by Gate 1, and an electric Jet Bus instead of rail — strong for North Sea/UK hops, thin on food depth and long-haul glamour. ## Airportist Score **7.2 / 10** - Comfort: 7.0 - Navigation: 7.8 - Food: 6.4 - Transport: 7.0 - Disruption resilience: 7.2 ## At a glance - Passengers: 2.30M (2025 CAA) - Terminals: 1 passenger (+ heli) - Typical security: 12 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Loganair / BA / KLM hoppers connecting Aberdeen to the Northern Isles, Heathrow, or Amsterdam - Priority Pass holders who want a quiet Gate 1 runway view before a morning bank - Travellers happy with Jet Bus 727 or a short taxi instead of an in-terminal station ## Watch out for - Still classic 100 ml liquids (not CT 2 L leave-in-bag) — destination airports may also reinstate the clear bag - British Airways Lounge closed for refurbishment 1 Jun–30 Sep 2026; BA elites share Northern Lights capacity - Express Drop Off is £7 / 15 minutes; no rail station in the terminal (Dyce station is ~2 miles away) - Helicopter / oil-and-gas terminals are separate — easy to follow the wrong check-in signs ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/abz/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/abz/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/abz/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/abz/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/abz/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/abz/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/abz/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/abz/reviews.md)