Which airport should I fly into for St Andrews?

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

How far is the airport from St Andrews?

The nearest is about 12 mi (19 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 St Andrews?

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 St Andrews

The closest airports to St Andrews, United Kingdom: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to St Andrews, United Kingdom is Dundee Airport (DND), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DND	Dundee AirportDundee, United Kingdom	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Regional
PSL	Perth/Scone AirportPerth, United Kingdom	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
EDI	Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh, United Kingdom	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional
ABZ	Aberdeen Dyce AirportAberdeen, United Kingdom	64 mi / 103 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
GLA	Glasgow International AirportGlasgow, United Kingdom	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	International
PIK	Glasgow Prestwick AirportGlasgow, United Kingdom	90 mi / 145 km	2 hr 6 min	Regional
INV	Inverness AirportInverness, United Kingdom	96 mi / 154 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
CAX	Carlisle AirportCarlisle, United Kingdom	97 mi / 156 km	2 hr 15 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Dundee Airport (DND) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) (71 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 St Andrews. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DND.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DND 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 St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.