Flying from London to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ): what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) jetting off from either of these.
1 hour 33 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from London to Aberdeen International Airport.
Aberdeen (where Aberdeen International Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 96 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LHR to ABZ is with British Airways at 21:10.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to ABZ, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London to Aberdeen International Airport jetting out of LHR.
From central London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Booked an early flight from London to Aberdeen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers direct flights from London to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ).
Top airlines that offer direct flights from London to ABZ departing from LGW include:
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to ABZ? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
Consider booking a hotel near ABZ if you have a late flight from London to Aberdeen International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to central Aberdeen
From Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
Pick up a one-way ticket from London to Aberdeen International Airport from 18 € or travel return from just 41 €. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to ABZ when you book 2 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are usually at their lowest.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Aberdeen International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
April is the quietest time to travel to Aberdeen. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Aberdeen International Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Aberdeen. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from London to ABZ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 18ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 6ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Aberdeen International Airport.
More about Aberdeen
Start your Aberdeen trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Aberdeen International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Aberdeen is to check out its popular attractions. Some highlights include Duthie Park, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Footdee (Fittie).
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