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Pickup and drop-off at Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen, United KingdomIATA: ABZICAO: EGPD
Current airport: ABZ

Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Aberdeen International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

Picking someone up

Picking someone up

Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.

Short Stay Parking

Park and come inside
Where
Short Stay, multi-story parking garage next to the terminal building (right by the terminal)

Picking upPermittedIf you are picking up passengers, or need to go inside the terminal, you must use the Short Stay car park, next to the terminal building.

MeetingPermittedWant to meet your passenger in the arrivals area? The Short Stay car parks are just minutes from the terminal: park, meet your friends or family, and help them carry their luggage back to the car.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Parking

Free Long Stay Pick Up & Drop Off

Park and come inside
Where
Long Stay, less than 5 minutes from the terminal by shuttle bus

Picking upPermittedFree within 60 minutes.This is the free Long Stay pick-up option: you can either wait there for your passenger or hop on the free shuttle bus to meet them at the terminal.

WaitingPermittedFree within 60 minutes.You can wait in the Long Stay car park for your passenger.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Long Stay Parking

Dropping someone off

Dropping someone off

Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.

Express Drop Off

Kiss & Ride
Where
Express Drop Off in the upper forecourt, directly outside the main terminal building (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedExpress Drop-off is located directly outside the main terminal building in the upper forecourt, where you can stop just long enough to unload luggage. It can be very congested and is only suited for a quick drop-off. Drop-off is charged for stays of up to 15 minutes; drivers who stay longer than 15 minutes pay a premium charge on exit. Pay at the forecourt exit barrier by credit/debit card or contactless. There is no height restriction.

Short Stay Parking

Park and come inside
Where
Short Stay, multi-story parking garage next to the terminal building (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedDrivers wishing to stay more than 15 minutes are advised to use the Short Stay car park instead of Express Drop Off. Blue Badge holders should use Short Stay, not Express Drop Off, for picking up and dropping off; they get a 30-minute free window here.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Parking

Free Long Stay Pick Up & Drop Off

Park and come inside
Where
Long Stay, less than 5 minutes from the terminal by shuttle bus

Dropping offPermittedFree within 60 minutes.If close proximity to the airport isn't essential, pull into the Long Stay car park, where you can leave your car free of charge for up to 1 hour.

WaitingPermittedFree within 60 minutes.You can wait in the Long Stay car park for your passenger.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Long Stay Parking

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SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.