Question 1

How many airports are there in Aberdeen?

Accepted Answer

There is only one airport in Aberdeen; Aberdeen International Airport, located at Dyce, a suburb of Aberdeen just under seven miles outside the city centre.

Question 2

Is Aberdeen an international airport?

Accepted Answer

Aberdeen Airport is an international airport that carries flights from many airlines flying to European destinations such as Paris, Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

Question 3

Who owns Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

Aberdeen Airport is owned by AGS Airports Ltd, which also owns and operates Glasgow and Southampton airports.

Question 4

When was Aberdeen Airport built?

Accepted Answer

Aberdeen Airport opened in July 1934 as Dyce Airport; initially it was intended to link London with the northern islands of Scotland. It became a Royal Air Force station (RAF Dyce) during the Second World War and, following the discovery of oil in the North Sea, helicopter flights began in 1967. In 1988 a passenger terminal was completed, enabling travellers an opportunity to fly to and from Aberdeen both internationally and domestically.

Question 5

How long is the Aberdeen Airport runway?

Accepted Answer

After completing a 124-metre extension to its main runway in October 2011, Aberdeen Airport’s runway is now 1,953 metres long.

Question 6

How many terminals does Aberdeen Airport have?

Accepted Answer

In total, Aberdeen Airport has five terminals but only one of them is a passenger terminal for scheduled and charter holiday flights. The other four are dedicated to North Sea helicopter operations, used primarily for oil company charter flights.

Question 7

How do I get to Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

Aberdeen Airport is just under seven miles away from the city centre so is easy to get to by car or public transport. There are lots of ways to make getting around Aberdeen easy.

By car
Situated seven miles north-west of the city centre, the airport is easily reached from the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road. Use the postcode AB21 7DU in your sat nav or mapping app to get the best route from wherever you’re travelling from. Once there, you’ll find ample parking in either short stay, long stay or priority parking. You can pre-book a parking space to make things easier and receive a reduced rate. If you don’t want to take your own car, you can get a taxi from the city centre.

By train
There is no train station at the airport itself, so the nearest station to the airport is Dyce, about two miles from the terminal and easily reached by taxi or by bus. If you know exactly when you’re going to arrive you can pre-book a taxi with Aberdeen Airports Official Taxis. You could also wait for the bus although these only operate hourly and take 17 minutes from the station to the airport. The main train station in Aberdeen is seven miles away in the city centre. There’s a direct bus from Union Square Bus Station that takes you direct to the airport. It takes roughly 30 minutes and services depart every 20 minutes.

By bus
Buses to and from the airport into the city centre and beyond are plentiful. There is a bus stop right outside the terminal which is clearly signposted. Look out for the Jet Service 727 which runs from the airport to Aberdeen city centre and the 747 which runs between Montrose and Peterhead, stopping at the airport on route.

Question 8

Is Aberdeen Airport open 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

The main passenger terminal at Aberdeen Airport opens at 3.30am, or two hours before the first departure of the day and closes after the last arrival. The airport is not open to passengers 24 hours a day.

Question 9

Is there a smoking area in Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are no indoor smoking areas as smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces in Scotland. There is an airside smoking facility available after security, located near gate 5 and the main departure lounge. There are also smoking shelters directly outside the main terminal building and within the Granite City Beer garden.

Question 10

Which airlines fly into Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are several airlines that fly into Aberdeen Airport from various destinations in the UK and Europe:

British Airways

easyJet

Flybe

Loganair

Bmi Regional

KLM

Air France

Aer Lingus

VLM

SAS

Wideroe

Question 11

Which airlines fly out of Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are several airlines that fly out of Aberdeen Airport to various destinations in the UK and Europe:

Aer Lingus

Air France

Azerbaijan Airlines

BA CityFlyer

Balkan Holidays

Barrhead Travel

Bmi Regional

British Airways

Eastern Airways

easyJet

First Choice

Flybe

KLM

Lufthansa

Newmarket Holidays

SAS

Thomson

Wideroe

Question 12

Where can you fly to internationally from Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

You can fly to many popular European countries from Aberdeen including Portugal, Spain and Italy. The current list of European destinations you can travel to from Aberdeen is:

Alicante

Amsterdam

Bergen

Bourgas

Copenhagen

Corfu

Dalaman

Enontekio

Esbjerg

Faro

Gdansk

Geneva

Haugesund

Ibiza

Majorca

Malaga

Oslo
Paris
Reus
Rhodes
Riga
Stavanger
Tenerife

Question 13

Where can you fly to domestically from Aberdeen Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many domestic flights to and from Aberdeen including the two major London airports, Gatwick and Heathrow (although Stansted is not currently served) and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The full list of domestic destinations is as follows:

Belfast

Birmingham

Bristol

Cardiff

Dublin

Durham

Humberside

Jersey

Kirkwall

London

Manchester

Newcastle

Newquay

Norwich

Shetland

Wick

Question 14

What’s the difference between Flex, Semi-Flex, Advance, Standard and Non-Flex rates?

Accepted Answer

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Question 15

What time is check-in and checkout?

Accepted Answer

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels.

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location.

Question 16

Can I check in early?

Accepted Answer

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location.

Question 17

What is Premier Inn CleanProtect™?

Accepted Answer

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind.

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Question 18

What facilities are provided for customers with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access.

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Question 19

Can I bring my pet to a Premier Inn hotel?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.

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