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Yes, at many airports in London you are able to pre-book to fast track through security. It's a great way to avoid queues during peak flying times or just to save time if you're in a rush. At Heathrow Airport, this tends to cost around £12.50; it's about £5 at Gatwick Airport; whilst at Luton Airport, it's approximately £4. To be eligible for fast track, you must book at least 24h prior to your departure time.

Once you’ve landed, you can get a taxi from the front of the airport for approximately £16, this takes around 15min. A bus takes about 30min but is a much cheaper option, whereas you could get a taxi to Dyce rail station, from which you can take a train to Aberdeen in about 10min for about £3.

Yes, you can choose between three airports in London that offer direct routes to Aberdeen. You can fly directly from London Luton Airport in the north of the city, London Heathrow in the west of the city and London Gatwick in the south of the city. Depending on where you are travelling from, you can choose an airport which is more convenient for your departure.

Yes, there are many airlines that fly direct to Aberdeen International Airport from London, some of which are budget airlines. easyJet is one example of an airline that tends to offer low-cost flights between the two cities. So you might want to consider departing from London Luton Airport or London Gatwick Airport, where this airline operates from, should you be travelling on a budget.

With there being three airports that fly directly to Aberdeen, it can be hard to work out which one to choose. Luton and Gatwick both offer flights with budget airlines and are likely to be cheaper than Heathrow Airport, so if you live in the north or south of London, these are great options. Heathrow, on the other hand, offers great facilities and is very close to the city centre, so it might be more convenient for some, especially if travelling on business.

Families with children can enjoy a range of services and facilities at London Gatwick specially designed for your comfort and convenience. Attractive parking options and complimentary Fast Track ease your way to the Departures Lounge, where there are baby-changing facilities and kids’ play areas at both terminals. Kids’ meals are also available at participating restaurants.

If you prefer to have your own transport upon arrival at Aberdeen Airport, you can book a vehicle at the airport’s car hire centre and enjoy the drive into the city. The centre is located a few steps from the Short Stay Car Park and many of the providers, including Avis, Enterprise and SIXT, will arrange transport from the terminal to the pick-up area upon request.

There are no storage lockers at Aberdeen Dyce Airport, but you can leave items at the Left Luggage Desk located near the Check-In area after you arrive. Operating hours are from 4am-10pm daily and all bags are subject to inspection for security purposes.

Heathrow Express offers direct service with multiple departures per hour to London Heathrow from London Paddington Station.

Among airlines operating London to Aberdeen flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Aberdeen. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• easyJet

Flights from London to Aberdeen may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Aberdeen Dyce (ABZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Aberdeen.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £122 return, compared with £253 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from London to Aberdeen most commonly pass through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London to Aberdeen route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £123 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £139, a difference of £16. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Aberdeen flights, with 30% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 10%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Aberdeen:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:54
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 23:44.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 39% above the route average of £122. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Aberdeen takes 1h 34m, covering 402 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from London to Aberdeen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between London and Aberdeen is around £75 return, with a flight time of about 1h 30m. Recent return bus fares are around £66 return, with a trip time of about 16h 10m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 12% lower. However, the bus takes about 14+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 23m, compared to 5h 03m via Dublin (DUB).

Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Budget
• Europcar
• Avis

Return flights from London to Aberdeen range from £90 to £172, with an average of £122 over the past 12 months. Anything below £90 counts as a good deal.