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.
Make 2023 the year for discovering 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 More Book NowBirmingham
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 More Book NowBristol
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 More Book NowDublin
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.
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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.
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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 More Book NowManchester
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 More Book NowOrkney/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 More Book NowExeter
If your image of Devon is afternoon teas and donkey rides, prepare to be surprised. You won’t find many places in Britain as engaging, beautiful and historically fascinating as Exeter. With over 120 miles of stunning coastline, South Devon is home to some of England's best beaches. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty just waiting to be explored. With rugged caves and sandy beaches to stroll along, there is something for everyone. Take a short break to Exeter from Aberdeen Airport and see a new side to the English seaside.
Learn More Book NowNewquay
When you think of surfing, the UK might not spring to mind but Newquay is the surfing capital of the UK. Newquay has 12 sandy beaches and you don’t need to be a surfer to enjoy these beautiful sandy beaches. The beaches here are just waiting for you to enjoy. Ideal for the whole family, with stunning stretches of sandy beach for the children to run around while you sit back and take in the picturesque scenery or a lovely couples retreat with a calming beach stroll.
Learn More Book NowRediscover 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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