Routes out
41
Destinations
29
ICAO
EGPD
Elevation
215 ft
The gateway in a glance
The Essence of Aberdeen International Airport
ABZ
Location
Aberdeen · SCT · United Kingdom
Connectivity
41 routes · 29 destinations
Position
57.202°, -2.198° · 215 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
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Scotland's gateway to the North Sea energy sector.
Opened
1934
Location
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Aberdeen International Airport (IATA: ABZ, ICAO: EGPD) is located approximately six miles northwest of Aberdeen city centre in northeast Scotland. It is one of Scotland's three main international airports and serves as a critical hub for both commercial aviation and offshore oil and gas industry operations in the North Sea.
The airport handles millions of passengers annually, offering scheduled services to domestic UK destinations as well as a range of European cities. Its helicopter operations supporting North Sea oil platforms make it one of the busiest heliports in the world by helicopter movements.
Owned and operated by AGS Airports Ltd, Aberdeen Airport plays a significant economic role in the Grampian region, supporting the energy, tourism, and business sectors. Continuous investment in infrastructure has modernised the terminal and improved passenger facilities over recent decades.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for commercial and charter passengers.
Getting to & from
Aberdeen Airport is served by regular bus services including the Jet Connect bus to the city centre, with taxi and private hire options also readily available.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating from Aberdeen include British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, and various regional and charter carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Aberdeen Airport is one of the world's busiest heliports due to North Sea oil and gas helicopter operations.
- ›The airport is owned by AGS Airports Ltd, a consortium that also owns Glasgow and Southampton airports.
- ›It serves as a major logistics hub for the North Sea offshore energy industry.
- ›The airport handled over 3 million passengers per year before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›Aberdeen is located in the Dyce area of the city, about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Aberdeen city centre.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (29 destinations)
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Airlines serving this airport
American Airlines
AA
Air France
AF
Alitalia
AZ
ITA Airways
AZ
British Airways
BA
Flybe
BE
Air Sicilia
BM
Bayu Indonesia Air
BM
Air Baltic
BT
airBaltic
BT
Aer Lingus
EI
Iberia Airlines
IB
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KL
Lufthansa
LH
Lufthansa Cargo
LH
Scandinavian Airlines System
SK
Eastern Airways
T3
easyJet
U2
United Feeder Service
U2
Transaero Airlines
UN
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VS
Widerøe
WF
Routes
ABZ → LHRAA · 321 320 319
ABZ → CDGAF · E70
ABZ → CDGAZ · E70
ABZ → LCYBA · S20 E70
ABZ → LHRBA · 321 320 319
ABZ → BHDBE · DH4
ABZ → BHXBE · E75 DH4
ABZ → CDGBE · EMJ
ABZ → KOIBE · S20 SF3
ABZ → LSIBE · SF3 S20
ABZ → MANBE · E75 DH4
ABZ → BRSBM · ER4
ABZ → EBJBM · ER4
ABZ → KSUBM · ER4
ABZ → MANBM · ER4
ABZ → NWIBM · ER4 ER3
ABZ → OSLBM · ER3
ABZ → RIXBT · 735
ABZ → DUBEI · AT7
ABZ → LHRIB · 320 319
ABZ → AMSKL · 737 EMJ F70
ABZ → FRALH · 735
ABZ → BGOSK · DH4 DH3
ABZ → CPHSK · CR9 CR2
ABZ → OSLSK · 736 73W 73H
ABZ → SVGSK · 736 73G
ABZ → EMAT3 · J41
ABZ → HUYT3 · J41 S20
ABZ → LBAT3 · J41
ABZ → MMET3 · J41 S20
ABZ → NCLT3 · ER4 J41 S20
ABZ → NWIT3 · S20
ABZ → SVGT3 · ER3 J41
ABZ → SYYT3 · J41
ABZ → WICT3 · J41
ABZ → LGWU2 · 319
ABZ → LTNU2 · 319 320
ABZ → LHRUN · 333
ABZ → LHRVS · 320
ABZ → BGOWF · DH4 DH3
ABZ → SVGWF · DH4
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Latest news
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce· 9/28/2026
Bristow and Aberdeen International Airport hold major emergency training exercise
Read at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Future Travel Experience· 9/19/2026
Aberdeen International Airport unveils next phase of £2.5m passenger experience transformation
Read at Future Travel Experience
Travel Daily News International· 9/22/2026
Aberdeen Airport reveals next phase of £2.5m retail improvements
Read at Travel Daily News International
Passenger Terminal Today· 9/21/2026
Aberdeen Airport to merge WHSmith and InMotion stores in US$3.35m upgrade
Read at Passenger Terminal Today
internationalairportreview.com· 4/23/2026
Aberdeen Airport invests in retail transformation to enhance passenger experience
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Scottish Tourism Alliance· 9/24/2026
Industry News: easyJet announces two new international routes from Aberdeen International Airport next summer
Read at Scottish Tourism Alliance
About on Wikipedia
Aberdeen Airport
International airport in Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen International Airport is an international airport, located in the Dyce suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland, approximately 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Aberdeen city centre. As of 2025, 2.3 million people used the airport.
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