Aberdeen International Airport Taxi Guide
Aberdeen (ABZ) taxi pick-up, free 10-minute drop-off, and fixed transfer fares across Scotland.
Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is a single-terminal airport in Dyce, 7 miles from Aberdeen city centre. It is Scotland's third-busiest airport, heavily used by North Sea oil and gas rotations as well as regional and European short-haul flights.
This guide covers where your pre-booked driver waits, the free 10-minute forecourt drop-off, and typical fixed fares across the north-east and cross-country to the central belt.
Pick-up & drop-off zones
Terminals: single main terminal.
Pre-booked private hire pick-up
Pre-booked drivers wait in the short-stay car park directly opposite the terminal — a 2-minute step-free walk from arrivals. First 20 minutes free at the ANPR barrier.
Taxi rank (black cabs)
Metered taxis are on the rank immediately outside the terminal, best for local hops into Aberdeen city centre or Dyce.
Free forecourt drop-off (10 minutes)
Aberdeen offers 10 minutes free on the forecourt drop-off zone — no charge if you keep to time. Payment (card / contactless) only applies to longer stays at the exit ANPR barrier.
Meeting your driver (arrivals)
- Clear immigration and collect luggage in the compact single baggage hall.
- Follow signs to Arrivals and cross the pedestrian walkway to the short-stay car park.
- Your pre-booked driver texts the bay number once your flight is on stand.
- Meet-and-greet (+£25) is available on request — the driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board.
Being dropped off
- Head to the forecourt drop-off zone directly outside the terminal — 10 minutes free is enough for a standard drop-off with luggage.
- For extended goodbyes or step-free unloading, use the short-stay car park (20 minutes free).
- The exit ANPR barrier accepts card and contactless only — cash is not accepted.
Fixed fares from Aberdeen International Airport
| Destination | Drive time | Saloon (1–4) | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen City Centre | 20 – 30 min | from £25 | from £35 |
| Dyce | 5 – 10 min | from £12 | from £18 |
| Inverness | 2h 30m | from £220 | from £260 |
| Dundee | 1h 30m | from £130 | from £155 |
| Glasgow City Centre | 3h | from £275 | from £320 |
| Edinburgh City Centre | 2h 45m | from £250 | from £290 |
Fares are indicative pre-booked private hire prices including flight tracking and the first 30 minutes free after landing. Get an exact quote at booking.