Cheap Flights from Durham to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is one of the most exciting cities in Scotland, offering excellent shopping, a rich cultural calendar, dynamic nightlife, and dozens of beautiful and lush parks and gardens, which makes for an excellent destination for a city break. Aberdeen is a coastal city looking over the North Sea, surrounded by historic granite buildings and a golden beach.

Tip: The ideal length of stay would be three days to get a good feel of this city.

Getting There

You can reach Aberdeen via Aberdeen Airport from Durham. There are direct flights to Aberdeen offered by Flybe Airlines. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines provides connecting flights from Durham to Aberdeen. There are 16 Durham to Aberdeen flights per week, with an average flight time of one hour.

Tip: The distance between the airport and the city center is 10 kilometers, which takes around 20 minutes by car. Public transport is the best choice of transport with buses departing every 10 minutes to and from the airport.

Things to Do

The Aberdeen harbour is a hotspot for marine and wildlife watching. There are tour boats regularly setting forth in search of dolphins, whales, and puffins. The harbour has also been the heart of the Granite City since the beginning. You can find out more about the harbour’s history at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. The museum offers an insight into how the oil and gas industries have been crucial for the city’s success.

With several excellent shopping stores, Aberdeen is a great place for some retail therapy. You can find everything from souvenirs to designer clothing.  Right next to the railway station, is Union Square, which is the second biggest shopping area in Scotland. At night, the Union Square and Belmont Street are busy with tourists to their vibrant bars and clubs.

The city also has a wide range of splendid architecture and beautiful churches like the Marischal College on Union Street and St. Machar’s Cathedral. There are also plenty of pretty parks and gardens like the Union Terrace Gardens, Cruickshank Botanic Garden, and Johnston Gardens.

Aberdeen beach is the local’s favourite which is a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Those looking for thrill and excitement will love the Codonas Amusement Park on the Beach Esplanade.

Other attractions at the beachfront include, indoor climbing wall, an ice-skating rink, a cinema theatre, and the Aberdeen Science Centre.

Tip: Aberdeen also hosts many music festivals with all the big stars in the industry. It also regularly hosts several popular stand-up comedians. Lookout for upcoming events in the city to catch thrilling performances.

Stay in Aberdeen

The most recommended place to stay in is the centre of the city to maximise your time. Most of the attractions, popular restaurants and bars and museums are located in or near the city centre. However, Old Aberdeen, the West End and the Harbour area are also good places to stay at. There is a great variety of accommodation options to suit all types of travellers and budgets.

Tip: Aberdeen Angus Beef and Scottish Shortbread are a must try at one of the restaurants in the city.

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