Where will you fly?
Make the most of Aberdeen Airport’s local destinations. Scotland and Britain are brimming with beautiful vistas, fresh air, and opportunities for both adventure and relaxation.
Discover the best local staycations the UK has to offer. Here is a list of some of our favourites to help answer that burning question - where can I fly locally?
For information on all the destinations you can fly to from Aberdeen Airport, along with flight times and airlines flying to these destinations, please view our flight timetable below.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland’s capital has a habit of surprising first-time visitors and is a perfect option for a staycation from Aberdeen. The centre’s graceful Victorian architecture, lively pubs and clubs and regenerated shopping districts provide a platform for a buzzing cultural scene. This is the city whose Harland and Wolff shipyard built the tragic Titanic, the world’s most famous ocean liner. Here you can journey to the true heart of the legend, explore the shipyard and appreciate what it was like to be a passenger on that iconic ship.
Learn MoreBirmingham
Fly from Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham and experience premium shopping in a cosmopolitan city with more miles of canals than Venice. The Bull Ring is packed with over 160 shops and over 25 eateries, this lively shopping centre has an average annual footfall of 38 million people. Built on an old market site dating back to the 12th century, the modern Bull Ring offers a quality shopping experience in the heart of Birmingham.
Learn MoreBristol
Fly from Aberdeen Airport to Bristol and enjoy a combination of attractive, modern architecture, visitor attractions and shopping it has to offer. Explore Brunel's SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Avon Valley Railway and more or enjoy the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - a magnificent four day event showcasing more than 150 hot air balloons from all over the world, with live music, fireworks and balloon lifts!
Learn MoreDublin
If Ireland tickles your fancy, why not fly to Dublin City on one of our domestic flights. Fly from Aberdeen Airport to Dublin this 2021 for the perfect staycation near you - also only an hour and a half away - that’s practically next door! Experience its rich history, day tours, the cosmopolitan atmosphere in the city centre along with many great independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Learn MoreLondon
Britain’s capital city is like a country of its own with thousands of reasons to visit – there’s something for everyone, all through the year. It goes without saying that London is a big city filled with many sights, so you won’t be short of things to fill your time. Tourist attractions will fill your trip with great memories, from the modern Coca-Cola London Eye’s immense wheel to the Tower of London’s historic tales and Westminster Abbey.
Learn MoreHumberside
Gateway to Hull and East Yorkshire, fly to Humberside and experience the charm and heritage of Northern England. It’s famed for its popular Christmas markets, magnificent cathedral, boutiques, cafes and tourist shops within the city walls of Bailgate. Just 15 miles away from the airport, Hull is a large, historic city sitting on the Humber Estuary. Shopping in Hull includes a trip to the Princes Quay Centre with local sights and attractions including Queens Gardens, The Deep, City Hall, the Streetlife Museum, Wilberforce House and Ferens Art Gallery.
Learn MoreManchester
Fly from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester to uncover Britain’s second city – a bustling and vibrant treasure packed with things to see and do. From the cobbles of Corrie to Old Trafford there’s something for everyone in this exciting destination. Manchester’s rich history and modern energy make it a local gem. This iconic British city was at the heart of the industrial revolution, and many of the factories and storehouses that define its urban landscape have been converted into compelling art spaces that you can explore.
Learn MoreOrkney/Kirkwall
Fly to the capital of the Orkney Islands and enjoy a lively market town with a warm local welcome typical of the Scottish Islands. A genuinely breath-taking place, Orkney boasts the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in western Europe. The surrounding seas, shores and skerries are home to seals, otters and dolphins. Below the waters of Scapa Flow are wrecks of the German Grand Fleet, scuttled in 1919 and now providing fascinating diving grounds.
Learn MoreShetland
Embark on your Shetland adventure with a seamless flight from Aberdeen Airport to Sumburgh Airport, the gateway to these captivating isles. The mainland of Shetland, the third-largest Scottish island, beautifully blends Scottish and Scandinavian culture, offering visitors a warm and celebrated welcome. From unique architecture to rich traditions, the Shetland Isles present a harmonious fusion that enhances the allure of its rugged landscapes.
Learn MoreRediscover The UK
Aberdeen Airport is proud to fly to unique destinations within Scotland and Britain. If international travel feels overwhelming, you can still enjoy a rich, relaxing, and surprising weekend break with one of our many fast in-country flights. For a complete list of destinations, see our flight map!
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