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ABZ

Aberdeen Dyce Airport

Aberdeen, GB
Security · Predicted
10min
For departing passengers
Immigration · Predicted
8min
For arriving passengers
Check-in
11min
For departing passengers
Status
Normal
Data quality
Ctier
Location
Aberdeen
Security · today · typical by hour
Estimated Fast · steady Fast all day
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Immigration · today · typical by hour
Estimated Fast · peak Normal at 12a · best Fast at 6a
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Aberdeen Dyce Airport

Current Wait Times

Premium
Quiet
Security severity
10 min
Fast
Immigration severity
8 min
Fast
Check-in severity
11 min
Normal
Security
Predicted515 min
10 min
Immigration
Predicted313 min
8 min
Traffic Score80

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Total Queue Time Estimate

Combined
Security
10
min
Immigration
8
min
Total
18
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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Wait Time History — Aberdeen Dyce Airport

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Security wait times at ABZ over time, based on live sensor and API data.

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Aviation Weather · METAR

VFR

Clear skies · good visibility
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Visibility
SM
0510+
Ceiling
Clear
No clouds
Temp
C
Dew
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Tips for Aberdeen Dyce Airport

  • Arrive at least 150 minutes before your flight to allow time for check-in, security, and immigration.
  • Security is typically busiest 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
  • Check in online and use mobile boarding passes to skip the check-in counter and head straight to security.
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically have the lightest passenger traffic. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are usually the busiest.

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More About Aberdeen Dyce Airport

ABZ Airport FAQs

For Aberdeen Dyce Airport in Aberdeen, arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Current wait times show approximately 10 minutes for security and 8 minutes for immigration, so plan accordingly.
The queue index at Aberdeen Dyce Airport indicates overall airport congestion levels based on security, immigration, and check-in wait times. A low queue index (under 30%) means smooth operations, moderate (30-70%) suggests normal traffic, and high (over 70%) indicates busy conditions with longer waits.
Aberdeen Dyce Airport offers various amenities including TSA PreCheck and Clear for expedited security, lounges, dining and shopping, currency exchange, free WiFi, and ground transportation options. Premium travelers can access airline lounges with Priority Pass or credit card memberships.
Terminal connections at Aberdeen Dyce Airport vary by airport. Most large airports offer free shuttle services, AirTrain or automated people movers, and walking paths. Check the airport map or information desk for the fastest route between terminals.

Airport Lounges

2 lounges
British Airways Lounge
Main TerminalAirside
Eastern Airways Lounge
Main TerminalAirside
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Quick Info

IATA Code
ABZ
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Current Status
Quiet Traffic
Busiest Months
JulAugDec

Peak Hours

6-9 AM14min
11 AM-2 PM8min
4-7 PM13min

Quick Tips

  • Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
  • Check-in online to save time

When to Arrive

Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
Full When-to-Arrive Guide

Security wait times at Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) currently average 10 minutes. Check-in typically takes 18 minutes, and immigration processing averages 8 minutes.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

About Aberdeen Dyce Airport

Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) serves Aberdeen in United Kingdom. Travelers flying through ABZ should plan for variable security wait times depending on time of day and season.

International travelers arriving at ABZ should plan ahead for immigration processing. United Kingdom uses a dual-lane passport control system with separate queues for UK/Irish Citizens and All Other Nationalities passport holders. UK/Irish Citizens queues are typically 40-60% faster.

The busiest travel periods at ABZ are Jul, Aug, Dec. During these months, wait times can be 30-50% longer than average. Arriving early is always recommended during busy periods.

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