Popular Airport | Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4107 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Aberdeen City Center
Aberdeen Intl. Airport
Aberdeen Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, or train. These transportation alternatives are available all day. If you want to drive to the airport there are a lot of rental car companies located in the city that you could rent a vehicle from.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city. Under normal traffic conditions, it takes about 20 minutes to get to Aberdeen Airport by taxi. If you are traveling at night, when the traffic is bad and finding a cab gets a bit more difficult, we would recommend giving yourself an hour to get to the airport.
Bus
Buses are another method of transportation that provide direct service to the airport. Bus line 727 and line 80 depart from the Aberdeen Central Bus Station and go directly to the terminal building. These buses run every 15 to 20 minutes and operate from 4:30 am to 12 am.
Rental Car
There are various transportation alternatives available all day in Aberdeen but renting a car is one of the most convenient alternatives. There are many well-known rental car companies located throughout the city, including Avis and Hertz. Driving in Aberdeen is particularly beautiful and enjoyable.
Airport Information
Aberdeen International Airport is also referred to as Dyce Airport because it is located in the suburb of Dyce. The airport operates passenger services out of one terminal building. Aberdeen Airport operates scheduled and charter flights around the world and offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The terminal building also features a variety of novelties for passengers to enjoy. Passengers can enjoy wireless internet access throughout the entire airport. In case of an emergency or health problem there are staff members who are trained in first aid at the health center.
The building is equipped with five separate baby care rooms for mothers traveling with children as well as two play areas for kids. Granite City bar and restaurant is a popular venue among passengers. In addition, there are two spacious lounges where passengers can enjoy themselves. There are 6 ATMs available for any monetary transactions or currency services you might need in pounds, euros, and dollars.
There is a designated smoking area for smokers since smoking is prohibited indoors. There are a number of stores where you can go shopping at the airport, including Boots, Dixons Travel, Travelex, WHSmith and World Duty Free. Places where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include The Granite City, Joe's Coffeehouse, The Kitchen, The Globe, Costa and Servisair Lounge.
Transportation to Bakü City Center from Airport
Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport
Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world.
The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually. You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.
Airport Buses
From the airport there are buses that provide transportation to Vurgun Park on 28 May Street, that run every 30 minutes. These buses take approximately 50 minutes and are very affordable. Bus line 116 takes off from the 1st floor of each terminal. Vurgun Park is the last stop on the bus line. From here the Gobustan National Park along the Caspian coastline is 15 minutes away on foot. The Old City is 2.5 km away. You can get there by taking bus lines 120 or 124 in about 25 minutes.
Metro
Baku’s metro network dates back to the 1960’s. Out of the two metro lines unfortunately neither connect directly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. From the airport you can take bus line 116 to Koroglu Metro Station; this bus ride takes about 35 minutes. From the Koroglu Metro Station you can get to other central locations in the city like 28 May Street or the Old City. Azerbaijan’s largest stadium, Tefik Bahramov Stadium, is also located on this line.
Taxi
To get from the airport to the city center you can also take a taxi. Taxi stands are located at the terminal exit. Taxis from the airport to the city center take around 20 minutes and will cost between 15-20 Azerbaijani Manat. You can also book a luxury transfer service. Fares for luxury transfer services start from 65 Azerbaijani Manat.
RENTAL CARS
Renting a car to get from the airport to the city center and to get around within the city is a great idea. The city is frequented by a lot of businessmen who usually choose to rent a car. Traffic in the city is mild and fuel is cheap so it makes renting a car an even more attractive option. The airport features a rich variety of rental car options. There are many vehicles to choose from, from luxurious vehicles to standard ones. To get to the city center follow the airport road to the Boyuk Shor Highway. This highway will connect you to Heydar Aliyev Avenue, after the Ziya Bunyadov Avenue junction. Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Old City and central Baku.
Airport Information
Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.
The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine. The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection.
