Aberdeen Airport is 11 kilometres north of the city centre. A number of airlines service the city daily, including British Airways, easyJet, British Midland and KLM.

Most of the daily flights originate in London, followed by Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schipol, and several other UK airports like those at Manchester and Birmingham. The nicely apportioned airport has everything you’ll need upon arrival including wireless internet, currency exchange, ATMs, and car hire services.

An inexpensive airport shuttle bus runs from the terminal to the centre of Aberdeen throughout the day, or you can hire a metered taxi for more. The nearest train station is in Dyce, a 30-minute walk from the airport. It has train connections to Aberdeen and Inverness. Hiring a car is a good option in Aberdeen, as many interesting sights are outside the city limits. All major car hire firms have offices at the airport.

Aberdeen’s main train station is on Guild Street and connects the city with other major towns in Scotland via First Scotrail. National Express provides the rail services from London and other UK east coast cities. Long-distance coaches arrive frequently from all over the UK at the city’s main bus station near the train station on Guild Street. If you’re driving a car, the coastal road and the A9 are the main motorways leading into the city.

Aberdeen’s local bus network is decent but expensive. First and Stagecoach are the two companies operating bus service around the city. Taxis are the most convenient way to get around, but they are often hard to find at night. They can be flagged on the street, but it’s easier to hire one at a taxi rank. Due to the compact nature of Aberdeen, much of the city can be seen on foot. Bicycle rentals are hard to come by, and not very practical. A rental car is a great way to explore the sights in the countryside, but is not necessary within the city itself.