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Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)

Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) northwest of Aberdeen.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 between last Sunday in March and Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 040 0006.
Getting to the city: Aberdeen and Inverness train services run from the local station at Dyce, which is just a short taxi ride from the airport. The main line station is in Aberdeen city centre where there are frequent services to all parts of Scotland and England. Regular bus services operate from the airport to Aberdeen city centre for around £1.50. Services are less frequent at weekends than on weekdays.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National/Alamo. Other off-airport operators can be contacted via the airport information desk.
Facilities: Facilities include left luggage, a bureau de change, bars, a duty free shop, business facilities, play area and a restaurant.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available. Long-term car parking can be booked via the airport website or on arrival at the airport.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.aberdeenairport.com
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Edinburgh International Airport (EDI)

Location: The airport is eight miles (13km) west of Edinburgh.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 040 0007.
Getting to the city: Airlink 100 buses connect between the airport and the city centre every 10 minutes, from early morning until after midnight, and cost £3 (calling at the Waverley and Haymarket train stations). There are many alternative buses including Night bus N22, Service 35 and Airdirect 747, that run to the city centre via a couple of stops en route. Stops for public buses are situated at stand 18 on the terminal forecourt road outside the UK Arrivals Hall. The designated taxi rank is also outside the UK Arrivals Hall beside the coach park. Car rental companies are also available. Journey time to the city centre is about 25 minutes.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: The taxi ranks for airport taxis and city black cabs are outside the east end of the airport terminal. The drive to the city centre takes approximately 25 minutes and costs about £14. Taxi arrangements are managed by Onward Travel.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, a bureau de change, shops, pharmacy, WiFi, children's play area, baby change rooms, restaurants and bars. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: The short-term car park is adjacent to the terminal building. The long-term car park is a few minutes away; a courtesy bus ferries passengers to the terminal. There are discounts available if parking is pre-booked; book online or call +44 (0)121 410 5105.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.edinburghairport.com
See full guide to Edinburgh Airport

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Location: The airport is located eight miles (13km) west of Glasgow, off junction 28 of the M8 motorway.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 040 0008.
Transfer between terminals: A covered walkway connects the terminals.
Getting to the city: Buses leave regularly for Glasgow, stopping off at the main railway and bus stations. The journey to the city centre takes 15 to 20 minutes. There are also trains from Paisley Gilmour Street Station to Glasgow Central Station, which is one mile from the airport and can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services from bus stop bay 1, just outside the terminal building. Taxis are available outside the terminal 24 hours a day. The taxi fare from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow city centre is approximately £18.
Car rental: Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National are represented at the airport.
Facilities: Facilities at Glasgow Airport include ATMs, a bureau de change, a post office, shops, bars and restaurants. A business centre in the terminal offers meeting rooms, secretarial support, telephones, fax machines and Internet connectivity. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available; parking can be booked in advance via the airport website or by calling +44(0)121 410 5105 (from outside the UK).
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.glasgowairport.com
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Stornoway Airport (SYY)

Location: 2.3 miles (3.7 km) east of Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis
Time: GMT (GMT +1 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)1851 702256.
Getting to the city: The airport bus service leaves for Stornoway town at regular intervals throughout the day, from Monday to Saturday.
Car rental: Car and van rental is available at the airport from Stornoway Car Hire and advance booking is advised.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available at the airport and visitors should call the help desk to make an advance booking.
Facilities: Airport facilities include a shop, café and bar, as well as pay phones, TVs, broadband Internet and postal facilities.
Parking: There is free short- and long-term parking available at the airport.
Website: www.hial.co.uk/stornoway-airport.html
See full guide to Stornoway Airport
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