Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Aberdeen Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Turns out the place is closed for the night so we camped on the front lawn in sleeping bags. Bunnies just kept hopping around…. -a traveller
ABZ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Aberdeen Airport.
What to Expect
Aberdeen Airport (code: ABZ) is a single-terminal international airport with a modest but sufficient range of shopping and dining options. Free WiFi is available to help pass the time, or if you are looking for some comfort, you can pay to use the airport lounges.
Sleeping in Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen Airport closes briefly after the last arrival until 03:30. Landside benches are available, but they are cold, noisy, and not ideal for sleep due to armrests and public area conditions. For uninterrupted sleep, several hotels are within walking distance of the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
Aberdeen Airport generally opens around 3:30 AM, or approximately two hours before the first scheduled departure, and closes after the final arrival of the day.
According to airport guidance, overnight stays are not permitted, and passengers are typically required to leave once the terminal closes. Travellers planning very early departures should be prepared to arrive after reopening rather than staying overnight. See Airport Hotels below.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist; however, informal spots may exist around the terminal. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
Aberdeen Airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Aberdeen Airport:
- Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport – within walking distance, covered walkway. » Check Rates
- Leonardo Inn Aberdeen Airport – within walking distance. » Check Rates
- Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport » Check Rates
- Courtyard Marriott Aberdeen Airport » Check Rates
- Moxy Aberdeen Airport » Check Rates
Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Aberdeen Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Northern Lights Aspire Lounge – Location: Airside, after Security (main departures area). Hours: 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Showers: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (walk-in access, when space permits) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food and beverage outlets operate on varying schedules. At the time of writing, no 24-hour dining options are available, and late-night or early-morning choices may be limited.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
A Left Luggage service is reported to offer short-term storage. Location: Check-in area. Hours: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Rates: £8 per item, per day. There are no lockers.
Mobile Charging
Power outlets and USB charging points are available at select seating areas, including near departure gates and along the northern walkway near Gate 10.
Showers
Showers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Aberdeen Airport. Connect to the ‘Aberdeen_Airport_WiFi’ network and select “Required Duration.” Registration is required for one hour of free WiFi. For more time, paid options are available from £2 for a full day of connection at 10Mb speed.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs dispensing British Pounds, Euros, and US Dollars are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s foreign withdrawal charges and daily limits before travelling. Machines are located both landside and airside.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing facilities are available both landside and airside. Baby essentials such as diapers, wipes, and formula are sold at Boots Pharmacy, with options for pre-ordering and pickup.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.
Children’s Play Area – The children’s play area is currently unavailable due to terminal upgrades.
Currency Exchange – Travelex provides currency exchange services landside and airside. Opening hours vary by day and may be limited outside core travel times.
Duty-Free Shopping – World Duty Free operates airside, generally opening early morning and closing after the final departure. Additional retail shops are available landside and airside, though the overall selection is limited.
Information Desk – An information desk is reported to be located in the main terminal, near arrivals.
Lost & Found – Lost property services are handled from the check-in area.
Luggage Weighing – Luggage-weighing scales are available in the check-in area. A small fee may apply, with a free re-weigh option.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas. An indoor smoking facility is available airside for a small fee, and outdoor smoking shelters are located outside the terminal.
Telephones – ublic pay phones are available near select gate-area restrooms. Availability may be limited.
Bus
ABZ airport is well connected to the bus system, offering many options to the city centre and outlying areas via city buses and long-distance coach buses. The airport to city centre route takes approximately 30 minutes (in light traffic). Visit the Aberdeen Airport website for information on fares, routes, and schedules.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis, operated by Comcab, can be found in front of the terminal on the left side. You can make arrangements with a taxi dispatcher or contact them online to pre-book the taxi service. A one-way ride to central Aberdeen takes approx. 25 minutes and costs about £15 – £20. Approximately 8 minutes away, Dyce Railway Station costs about £8 by taxi. For fares, routes and bookings, visit the Comcab website.
Train
The nearest train station is Dyce, which is on ScotRail‘s Aberdeen – Elgin – Inverness line. The First Bus X27 connects the Dyce Train Station and Aberdeen Airport.
Last updated: 2026-01-19
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