Originally opened in 1934, Aberdeen Airport, as with many airports in the UK, is operated by BAA. The airport is Scotland's third busiest, serving around three million passengers annually. Twenty-seven airlines fly to about 35 destinations in the UK and Europe. It is also a major heliport, operating three terminals for North Sea helicopter operations. www.aberdeenairport.com
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Taxi: Rainbow Airport Taxis (tel: +44 (0)1224 725 500 or 878 787 or 494 949; Web site: www.rainbow87.com) operates a taxi service from Aberdeen Airport, with booking available online. The central reservation office is located opposite the main terminal building. A meet-and-greet service and executive cars are also available.
Bus: Bus services operate from the airport to Aberdeen city center. Companies operating from the airport are First Aberdeen (tel: +44 (0)1224 650 065) and Stagecoach Bluebird (tel: +44 (0)1224 212 266).
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There are two parking lots at the airport; the short-term lot is situated in front of the terminal building and the long-term lot is off Forties Road and offers a courtesy bus to the terminal. For more parking information, contact NCP (tel: +44 (0)870 606 7050; Web site: www.ncp.co.uk).
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Money and communications: There is a bureau de change selling holiday and travel insurance. ATMs are available before and after security. Wireless internet is available in the Departures lounge.
Eating and drinking: The airport has a pub, a bar and coffee shop and several restaurants.
Shopping: There are bookshops and a gift shop at the airport. There is also a duty-free shop. A shopping collection service is available. For further information, call the shopping information line (tel: +44 (0)870 000 1000).
Luggage: Storage lockers are available (tel: +44 (0)1224 722 331).
Other facilities: These include baby-changing rooms, a quiet area and a family entertainment area.
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The Aberdeen Airport Thistle Hotel (tel: +44 (0)1224 725 252) and the Speedbird Inn (tel: +44 (0)1224 772 884) are both located in the airport grounds. The Thistle Hotel runs a courtesy bus to/from the airport, whereas the Speedbird Inn is located within walking distance of the terminal building. Nearby hotels include the Skean Dhu Hotel and the Marriott Hotel.
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The airport has unisex disabled toilets throughout the terminal, as well as ramps and elevators. Induction loops are fitted throughout the terminal building and there is a Minicom service (tel: +44 (0)1224 725 082). Reserved seating is also provided. Disabled drivers can park in the short-term parking lot at long-term rates, if they display an orange/blue badge; those using this facility must inform NCP on the length of stay upon arrival to avoid incurring short-stay rates. Wheelchair push and provision, and help with baggage before check-in, is available free of charge to disabled passengers. Passengers requiring assistance should contact the airline prior to travel.
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The Aberdeen Airport Thistle Hotel (tel: +44 (0)1224 725 252) has conference facilities for up to 500 and a boardroom for rent (tel: +44 (0)1224 725 757). The Speedbird Inn (tel: +44 (0)1224 772 884) can hold 20 in its conference room. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge (tel: +44 (0)1224 722 331) after security in the central Departures area, near Gate 1, with credit card telephone, fax and Internet facilities. Access is via an elevator. There are also airline lounges located in the Departures areas.
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