Dublin to Aberdeen flights
Aberdeen lies 499 km (310 mi) north-east of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dublin | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 198,590 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | ABZ, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Aberdeen
Crossing from Ireland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dublin
Dublin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dublin Airport (DUB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,203-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,407 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dundee Airport (DND, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen International Airport | ABZ | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,407 ft | 215 ft |
| Dundee Airport (regional) | DND | 95 km (59 mi) | 4,593 ft | 17 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aberdeen from Dublin?
499 km (310 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Aberdeen by air?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dublin and Aberdeen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dublin to Aberdeen flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ); Aberdeen also has DND.
What currency do I need in Aberdeen?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.