Aberdeen Airport opened in 1934, a link between the northern islands of Scotland and London. During the Second World War it was a military base, and, with the discovery of oil in the North Sea in the late 1960s became host to workers in the oil and gas industry.
Today, it is the world’s biggest heliport. The Main Terminal was opened in 1977 and the airport has four runways (one fixed wing, three helicopter) to accommodate its 3 million annual passengers. The Main Terminal building has two floors, Check-In on the ground, and Departure Lounges on the first floor. Arrivals is to the right of the concourse, with baggage claim located next to Arrivals.
There are about 20 airlines offering flights from Aberdeen including BA, easyJet, Flybe and KLM. The airport is operated by the British Airports Authority, and is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">Aberdeen Airport is a one-terminal building.</div>
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Train: Dyce is the nearest rail station, about 3km (two miles) away, reachable by bus or taxi.
Taxi: There are a number of taxi services that take passengers to the city upon arrival. The journey costs £14-£16, and will take about 25 minutes.
Bus: There are regular buses and coaches that travel to the city center and other destinations.
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The Short Stay Car Park is close to the terminal. Prices range from £1 for 15 minutes or less to £4 for an hour and £17.30 for 13 to 24 hours. The Long Stay car park is located within airport grounds, linked by a courtesy coach that runs every few minutes. The cost of a two-day minimum stay is £18 and £9 for each 24 hours thereafter.
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Money and communications: The airport has a Travelex bureau de change opposite the information desk. ATMs are available throughout the terminal building, and accept all major bank and credit cards.
Luggage: There is a left-luggage desk and a lost-property service. Left luggage is next to the main information desk, while the information desk handles lost property.
Conference and business: Aberdeen Airport offers passengers a wide range of business facilities. These include the BT Openzone Wireless Hotspot located in the terminal, and the executive lounges, which cost £16 per person.
Other facilities: Baby-changing facilities are available next to the check-in information desk, in the disabled toilets in international departures, as well as in the ladies’ toilets in the domestic departures lounge.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is provided by Boingo, Internet stations are operated by Spectrum. Neither service is free.
Shopping: There are a number of High Street retailers that have set up shop in the airport, including Dixons, Tie Rack and WH Smith. There is a World Duty Free section, and also, the airport’s own art gallery, run by Gallery Heinzel.
Food and drink:Food offerings include Costa coffee, Illy coffee, a T & R Pennant pub, The Food Hub, and the traditional Sipbar, which specializes in Scottish cuisine.
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