Aberdeen Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Aberdeen Airport Map

The Aberdeen Airport map below shows the full layout of Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ/EGPD), located in the Dyce suburb roughly 6 miles northwest of Aberdeen city centre. The airport is owned and operated by AviAlliance through AGS Airports, which also runs Glasgow and Southampton airports. As of 2023 around 1.9 million passengers used ABZ, with projections targeting 2.4 million as new routes come on stream.

One of the most distinctive facts on the Aberdeen Airport map is the presence of four separate helicopter terminals alongside the main passenger building. ABZ handles approximately 500,000 helicopter passengers per year for the offshore North Sea oil and gas industry, making it the world’s busiest commercial heliport. For fixed-wing travellers, the layout is refreshingly simple: a single compact terminal with check-in and arrivals on the ground floor and the departures lounge on the upper level. Study the ABZ airport map before you travel to understand the parking zones, drop-off areas and transport links.

Aberdeen Airport Location Map

Aberdeen International Airport sits in the Dyce area, approximately 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Aberdeen city centre. It is accessed from the A96 road and is well connected to the wider Aberdeenshire region. The interactive location map below shows ABZ in relation to the city.

Aberdeen Airport Terminal

Aberdeen International Airport operates a single main passenger terminal handling all scheduled and charter fixed-wing flights. The layout is logical and compact: there is no need for shuttle buses between terminals, and walking from check-in to your gate takes around 5–10 minutes. The ground floor contains the check-in hall, bag drop desks, baggage reclaim and the arrivals exit. After check-in, passengers go upstairs to clear security and enter the departures lounge, where shops, cafes and boarding gates are located.

In addition to the main terminal, ABZ has four separate helicopter terminal facilities on the airfield used by Bristow Helicopters, CHC Helicopter, NHV and Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshore. These are accessed by oil industry workers and are entirely separate from the public departures process.

Airlines at Aberdeen Airport

Eleven airlines serve ABZ as of 2026. Loganair is the base carrier and by far the most frequent operator, running around 103 weekly departures to UK domestic destinations and select European routes. British Airways, easyJet and KLM cover the main leisure and business routes to London and the continent. Seasonal carriers such as SAS, Air Baltic and TUI open up connections to Scandinavia and summer sun destinations.

Aberdeen Airport Security

There is one main security checkpoint at Aberdeen Airport, located on the upper floor of the terminal after check-in. All passengers use the same checkpoint regardless of airline or destination. Priority Parking customers receive priority security lane access for their entire travel party, which can significantly cut queuing time at peak periods.

Security Rules at ABZ

Standard UK airport security rules apply. Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less and placed in a clear, resealable bag. Laptops and large electronic devices must be removed from bags. Remove belts, jackets and shoes before the scanner. As of 2024, many UK airports including Aberdeen have been upgrading to CT security scanners that remove the requirement to take liquids out of bags, so check aberdeenairport.com for the latest guidance before you travel.

Getting to Aberdeen Airport

All ground transportation uses the same terminal forecourt. The Jet 727 bus stop, taxi rank, ride-share pick-up, car rental access and car park shuttle stops are all within a short walk of the terminal entrance.

Aberdeen Airport Parking

Pre-book Aberdeen Airport parking at aberdeenairport.com for the best rates. Booking in advance can save up to 60% compared to turning up on the day, particularly for Long Stay.

Aberdeen Airport Map — Arrivals

Arriving passengers deplane and walk into the terminal. Domestic arrivals from UK airports clear straight to baggage reclaim on the ground floor. International arrivals from outside the UK clear Border Force passport control before baggage reclaim. One common traveller complaint about ABZ is that baggage reclaim carousels are at one end of the terminal, requiring a short detour from the airside exit. Follow the overhead signs and allow a few extra minutes.

Meeting a Passenger

If you are meeting someone, the arrivals exit opens onto the ground floor of the terminal. Parking in Long Stay is free for up to 30 minutes using the free shuttle, making it the most cost-effective meet-and-greet option. The express drop-off zone costs £4 for 10 minutes if you want to park closer to the door.

Aberdeen Airport Map — Departures

Check in at your airline’s desk on the ground floor, drop your bags, then head upstairs to security. Once through, the departures lounge has cafes, shops and boarding gates all within a short walk. Gate assignments appear on screens throughout the departures hall. Walk from security to the furthest gate takes around 8 minutes at most. Aberdeen Airport recommends arriving at least 2 hours before departure for short-haul European flights.

Check-in Desk Close Times

Check-in and bag drop typically close 45–60 minutes before departure on domestic and short-haul European routes. For longer-haul connections via hub airports, allow up to 90 minutes. Always confirm close times with your airline before you travel.

Insider Tips for Aberdeen Airport

ABZ is a compact airport and navigation is genuinely simple, but a few things are worth knowing. The drop-off charge catches many people out: use Long Stay’s free 30-minute option and the shuttle rather than the forecourt. The Jet 727 electric bus is reliable and fast into the city, and under-22s and over-60s travel free with a pass. If connecting onward from Aberdeen via Dublin or Amsterdam, ABZ’s Aer Lingus and KLM services are the cleanest one-stop options for intercontinental travel. The North Sea helicopter operations mean the airfield is busy early in the morning before the airline passengers arrive, so arrivals and departures can sometimes feel quieter than you expect for an international airport. Give yourself 5 minutes extra after collecting bags as reclaim is at the far end of the terminal from the exit.