# ABZ — Aberdeen International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ABZ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/abz HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/abz Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/abz.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABZ.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T10:44:12.385+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Aberdeen International Airport - IATA: ABZ - ICAO: EGPD - City: Aberdeen - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Aberdeen city centre - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 1.9M - Official website: https://www.aberdeenairport.com ## Overview Welcome Aberdeen International Airport, a rare hybrid that combines the intimacy of a small regional hub with the bustling energy of the world heliport capital, has a unique charm. Located just 10 kilometers northwest of Aberdeen city center, this airport caters largely to the oil and gas industry, giving it an intense commuter vibe during peak rig-change times. If you're catching an early-morning flight, especially on rig-change days, expect a busier than usual experience and remember to build in extra time for check-in and security. At a glance Handling around 1.9 million passengers annually, Aberdeen International Airport is equipped with one main terminal, T1. Although it might seem compact, its heavy commuter and offshore worker traffic can make prescheduled planning crucial. You’ll find a mix of familiar 1-stop connections via major carriers like British Airways, easyJet, and KLM, primarily catering to business and oil-industry travellers. Terminals & layout The single terminal, T1, houses all operations, including both arrivals and departures. Despite the modest layout, the terminal efficiently supports all arriving and departing flights, but its facilities can feel stretche… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair, Ryanair, Wizz Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/terminals/t1 ## Dining (8) - **Bocco** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/bocco - **Costa** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/costa - **Costa - After Security** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/costa-after-security - **Joe's Coffee House** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/joe-s-coffee-house - **The Distilling House** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/the-distilling-house - **The Granite City** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/the-granite-city - **The Kitchen** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/the-kitchen - **WHSmith Café** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/restaurants/whsmith-cafe ## Lounges (5) - **British Airways Lounge** — T1 · access: Main Terminal, airside, BA/Oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/lounges/british-airways-lounge - **British Airways Lounge** — T1 · access: British Airways Executive Club members, BA passengers with fully flexible tickets URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/lounges/british-airways-lounge-t1 - **Eastern Airways Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, airside, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/lounges/eastern-airways-lounge - **Northern Lights Lounge** — T1 · access: Main Terminal, airside, pay-in + airline access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/lounges/northern-lights-lounge - **Northern Lights Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · breakfast and early evening URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/lounges/northern-lights-lounge-t1 ## Shops (22) - **Aberdeen Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/aberdeen-duty-free - **Bocco** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/bocco - **Bocco** — T1 · Food & Drink URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/bocco-t1 - **Boots** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/boots - **Boots** — T1 · Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/boots-t1 - **Costa - After Security** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/costa-after-security - **Costa - After Security** — T1 · Food & Drink URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/costa-after-security-t1 - **Discover Aberdeen** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/discover-aberdeen - **Discover Aberdeen** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/discover-aberdeen-t1 - **InMotion** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/inmotion - **InMotion** — T1 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/inmotion-t1 - **The Distilling House** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/the-distilling-house - **The Distilling House** — T1 · Food & Drink URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/the-distilling-house-t1 - **The Granite City** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/the-granite-city - **The Granite City** — T1 · Food & Drink URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/the-granite-city-t1 - **Travelex** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/travelex - **Travelex** — T1 · Bureau URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/travelex-t1 - **WHSmith** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/whsmith - **WHSmith Books** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/whsmith-books - **WHSmith** — T1 · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/whsmith-t1 - **World Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/world-duty-free - **World Duty Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/shops/world-duty-free-t1 ## Parking (7) - **Blue Badge Parking** — Disabled parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/blue-badge-parking - **Drop-off and Pick-up Zone** — Express drop-off URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/drop-off-and-pick-up-zone - **Long Stay Car Park** — Official long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Motorcycle Parking Area** — Dedicated bike parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/motorcycle-parking-area - **Off-Site Park and Ride** — Independent shuttle parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/off-site-park-and-ride - **Priority Parking** — Official premium covered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/priority-parking - **Short Stay Car Park** — Official short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/parking/short-stay-car-park ## Ground transport (10) - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **Bolt** — App-based rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/bolt - **Dyce Railway Station** — Rail connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/dyce-railway-station - **First Bus 17** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/first-bus-17 - **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Courtesy minibus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses - **Local Car Hire** — On-airport rental car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/local-car-hire - **Offshore Helicopter Shuttle** — Helicopter transfer URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/offshore-helicopter-shuttle - **Stagecoach 727 Jet Service** — Express bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/stagecoach-727-jet-service - **Stagecoach 747 Service** — Regional bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/stagecoach-747-service - **Uber** — App-based rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abz/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: On early weekday mornings, especially Mondays, plan ahead for potential spikes in check-in and security lines between 05:00-07:30 due to offshore rig-change schedules. - _Quiet_: Head over to The Distilling House near the outlying gates for a peaceful drink away from the crowded main areas. It's renowned for its selection of local whiskies. - _Avoid_: If seeking workspace, clear security and avoid the crowded main departure screen cluster. Instead, find seating nearer the less busy gates. - _Insider_: Checking exact departure and walking routes from helicopter or charter operations is crucial as connections can be tricky from the main terminal. - _Money_: Compare prices and consider nearby off-airport car parks over the on-site long-stay as they often offer significantly cheaper rates, especially if pre-booked. - _Time_: Evening travelers should double-check bus schedules, as frequencies drop. Missing the last bus can lead to costly taxi fares into Aberdeen. - _Local_: For those with a taste for Scottish spirits, The Distilling House airside provides a wonderful selection of local whiskies amid a quieter ambiance. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABZ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/abz/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/abz/departures — HTML page with live departures