How much is parking at Aberdeen Airport?
Turning up at Aberdeen International Airport's Long Stay car park is reported at £35 for the first day, £80 for three days and £125 for seven days, then £9 per day. Short Stay, the covered multi-storey beside the terminal, is reported at £60 for 24 hours. Pre-booking is far cheaper, with official Long Stay from about £47 for eight days.
| Option | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Long Stay: turn-up | Free up to 1 hour; £35 for the first day; £80 for 3 days; £125 for 7 days; then £9 per day | Longer trips, with a free 24-hour shuttle bus to the terminal |
| Long Stay: pre-booked | From about £47 to £51 for 8 days (about £6 a day) | Most trips; the cheapest official option |
| Short Stay: turn-up | £60 for 24 hours; about £36 for each extra day (one source) | Short trips, with a covered walk of about 2 to 3 minutes |
| Short Stay: pre-booked | From about £55 for 8 days (about £7 a day) | Closest official parking at a pre-booked price |
| Express Drop Off | £7 up to 15 minutes, then £1 per minute; flat £50 after 30 minutes | A very quick drop-off in the upper forecourt |
| Offshore parking (Long Stay) | £6.50 per day up to 10 days; £5.70 per day beyond; £4 a day on a 10-day stay | Workers flying from the Bristow, CHC, OHS and NHV heliports |
Pre-booked prices are examples quoted by booking sites and change with dates and demand. The Long Stay turn-up prices above come from third-party listings of the airport's tariff, so check the live quote before you drive. Seven days of turn-up Long Stay costs about £125.
Use our interactive Aberdeen Airport Parking Calculator below to quickly estimate your total parking cost. The Long Stay turn-up option has published prices for stays of 1, 3, or 7 or more days. Whether you are away for a weekend or a two-week trip, comparing your expected fees in advance can help you budget and choose the right car park.
Aberdeen Airport Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at Aberdeen Airport?
The cheapest official option at Aberdeen Airport is the Long Stay car park, especially when pre-booked from about £6 a day, with a free 24-hour shuttle bus. Off-airport Park & Ride car parks near Aberdeen can be cheaper still, from roughly £4 to £5 a day. Offshore workers can park in Long Stay from £4 a day on a 10-day stay.
Ways to Pay Less for Aberdeen Airport Parking
Turn-up rates are the most expensive way to park. Booking online in advance, particularly for stays of more than a day, can secure a price well below the standard tariff, with savings of up to 70% advertised by booking sites.
For almost any trip, Long Stay is the most cost-effective choice; the shuttle adds a little time but delivers the biggest savings. The Short Stay turn-up rate of £60 for 24 hours only makes sense for a very short visit.
For drop-offs and pick-ups, use the Long Stay car park, which is free for up to one hour with a free shuttle to the terminal, rather than paying £7 for up to 15 minutes in Express Drop Off. Past 30 minutes, Express Drop Off is a flat £50.
If you are flying offshore, the airport's offshore rate in Long Stay is £6.50 per day for stays up to 10 days (from £4 a day on a 10-day stay), and you must validate your ticket before returning to the car park.
You can also compare off-airport Park & Ride lots near Aberdeen Airport, which are frequently much cheaper than on-airport parking.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. A regular bus service links the airport with Aberdeen city centre, and a taxi or rideshare can beat the cost of parking on a short break.
Not sure if you should drive or take a taxi? Use our Aberdeen Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Cost Calculator below to compare your expected parking fees against a round-trip taxi, Uber or Bolt. A one-way ride to Aberdeen Airport commonly costs anywhere from about £15 to £40 depending on where you start, while a multi-day parking stay can add up quickly.
Enter your trip length and your estimated one-way ride cost to see whether driving or taking a ride is the more budget-friendly option for your Aberdeen trip.
Aberdeen Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
Aberdeen Airport Parking FAQ
Is there free parking at Aberdeen Airport?
Yes. The Long Stay car park is free for up to one hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal. This is the airport's free option for drop-offs and pick-ups.
How much does it cost to drop someone off at Aberdeen Airport?
Express Drop Off costs £7 for up to 15 minutes, then £1 per minute, and a flat £50 once you pass 30 minutes. Dropping off in the Long Stay car park is free for up to one hour.
How much is offshore parking at Aberdeen Airport?
The airport's offshore parking in Long Stay is £6.50 per day for stays up to 10 days and £5.70 per day beyond that, which works out at £4 a day for a 10-day stay. It applies to workers flying from the Bristow, CHC, OHS and NHV heliports.
Disclaimer: All parking and taxi rates are estimated, based on prices checked in September 2026, and subject to change without notice. Pre-booked prices are examples and vary by date. Always confirm current tariffs with Aberdeen International Airport before you travel. We strive to keep our pricing data as accurate as possible. If you spot an updated price we missed, please contact us to let us know.
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