Which airport should I fly into for Aberdeen?

For long-haul and international flights, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the main gateway near Aberdeen. The closest airport, Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Aberdeen?

The nearest is about 6 mi (9 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Aberdeen?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Aberdeen

The closest airports to Aberdeen, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Aberdeen, UK is Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ABZ	Aberdeen Dyce AirportAberdeen, United Kingdom	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	Regional
DND	Dundee AirportDundee, United Kingdom	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
PSL	Perth/Scone AirportPerth, United Kingdom	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
INV	Inverness AirportInverness, United Kingdom	78 mi / 125 km	1 hr 48 min	Regional
EDI	Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh, United Kingdom	96 mi / 154 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
WIC	Wick AirportWick, United Kingdom	98 mi / 158 km	2 hr 17 min	Regional
GLA	Glasgow International AirportGlasgow, United Kingdom	125 mi / 201 km	2 hr 54 min	International
KOI	Kirkwall AirportOrkney Islands, United Kingdom	129 mi / 207 km	2 hr 59 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) (125 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Aberdeen. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ABZ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ABZ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.