Search and book flights from Birmingham to Aberdeen

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Aberdeen?

Direct flights from Birmingham to Aberdeen have a flight duration of about 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the chosen flight path.

What documentation do I need to fly to Aberdeen from Birmingham?

As this is a domestic flight, you will not need a passport to travel from Birmingham to Aberdeen. However, you may be required to present a valid photo ID at the airport.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Aberdeen?

Make sure you pack warm clothes for the rainy, and often cold Scottish weather when travelling to Aberdeen. Although the city is located further north than Moscow and Riga, its coastal position maintains a relatively mild climate. However, the sea also brings quick and unpredictable weather changes, so even a long, hot, sunny summer day can turn to windy, rainy weather. Therefore, pack your sunglasses as well as a sturdy raincoat.

Many airlines operate regular flights to Aberdeen from Birmingham, such as:

• British Airways, Britain's national airline, based in London Heathrow.
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Netherlands' national airline, based in Amsterdam.
• Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline, based in Dublin.
• Air France, France's national airline, operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Flybe, a UK-based budget airline, also the largest independent regional airline in Europe.
• Scandinavian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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• January is the perfect time to fly to Aberdeen for a ski holiday in a resort on the hills, not far from the city.
• July is the best time to see the sun shining off Aberdeen's glorious granite buildings, and to enjoy the city's many urban green spaces and surrounding natural landscapes. Daylight lasts up to 18 hours per day during this season.

Birmingham is home to the busiest airport in the Midlands: Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Useful information about Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is located in Solihull, roughly 8 miles to the east of Birmingham City Centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By taxi – 25 minutes from central Birmingham.
• By bus – routes X1 and X12 operate 24/7 from Birmingham City Centre to airport departures, journey time around 30 minutes.
• By train – every 8 to 10 minutes from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International Station, linked to the airport by the free Air-Rail Link monorail. Total journey time 12 to 15 minutes.
• By car – 20 to 30 minutes from Birmingham City Centre.

Services: multi-faith prayer rooms, children's play area, unlimited free Wi-Fi, drinking fountains, business and airline lounges, tax-free shopping, a number of high-street and boutique retail outlets, and a vast range of food and drink options.

Aberdeen is served directly by a busy international airport: Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ).

Useful information about Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen International Airport, located 7 miles from the city centre in Dyce, receives flights from all across Europe and the UK.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – 727 JET service to Union Square and Broad Street in Aberdeen City Centre, journey time approximately 30 minutes.
• By car or taxi – roughly 20 minutes into the city centre.
• By train – there is a railway station in Dyce with frequent trains into Aberdeen, but passengers will need to take a taxi to the Dyce railway station, 2 miles from the airport.

Services: designated smoking areas, free Wi-Fi, airport hotels, several food outlets, cafes, pubs, ATMs and foreign currency exchange services, passenger assistance services, tourist information counter, and several retail outlets.

• Wander through the old city centre around Union Street and marvel at the elegant 18th, 19th, and 20th century stone architecture that has earned Aberdeen the nickname “Granite City”. Iconic city monuments include the ornate Marischal College, and the impressive Town House.
• Stroll along the harbour side, or walk along the length of Aberdeen's long sandy beach that is popular for surfing, windsurfing, and picnicking.
• Get a feel for Aberdeen's quaint past at the romantic old fishing village of Footdee, now absorbed into the city around Pocra Quay, or visit the charming old buildings huddled around the University of Aberdeen's King's College campus.