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Scotland's gateway to the North Sea energy industry.
Opened
1934
Location
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ/EGPD) is the principal airport serving Aberdeen, Scotland's third-largest city, located approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the city centre near Dyce. It handles both scheduled commercial passenger services and a substantial volume of offshore helicopter operations serving the North Sea oil and gas industry.
The airport has been operated by AGS Airports Ltd since 2014, having previously been part of the BAA group. It serves destinations across the United Kingdom, Europe, and a number of long-haul routes, with a particular emphasis on business travel owing to Aberdeen's status as Europe's oil capital.
Passenger throughput typically exceeds 3 million annually in recent years, though traffic was significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport is also one of the busiest helicopter hubs in the world, directly linked to offshore energy operations.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building that handles all commercial passenger and helicopter traffic.
Getting to & from
Aberdeen International Airport is served by regular bus and coach services to the city centre, as well as taxis and car hire, with a planned railway station connection under long-term consideration.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Aberdeen include British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, and various charter and regional carriers.
Notable facts
- ›One of the world's busiest helicopter hubs, serving North Sea oil and gas platforms.
- ›Located near Dyce, approximately 7 miles northwest of Aberdeen city centre.
- ›Operated by AGS Airports Ltd, which also operates Glasgow and Southampton airports.
- ›The airport handles both fixed-wing commercial flights and significant offshore helicopter operations.
- ›Aberdeen's economy as Europe's offshore oil capital drives strong business travel demand at the airport.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
