Bergen to Aberdeen Flights

Flying from Bergen

When you fly from Bergen, Norway, with a ticket you booked in advance through ebookers, your plane will take off from Bergen Airport, Flesland, which is the main airport for Bergen and the surrounding region. The airport, which services over fifteen airlines including budget and charter airlines as well as British Airways, Lufthansa, and SAS, is located twelve miles from central Bergen, at Flyplassvegen 555, 5258 Bergen, Norway.

Parking at the Airport

The drive from the centre of the city to the airport takes about thirty minutes, and once you arrive you can find long-term parking at facilities that charge anywhere from NOK 50 to NOK 350 per day. The budget P9 and P18 facilities are actually located about 550 yards beyond the airport, and reasonably priced parking is available in P8 and P12, located only 440 yards or so from the terminals themselves. The most expensive facilities are P1 and P2, and they are directly opposite the terminals. Make sure to take advantage of the weekly and multi-weekly discounts if they apply to the length of your trip.

Transportation from Bergen Airport, Flesland

Four taxi companies provide private cabs to the airport, and the ride from downtown Bergen takes about thirty to forty minutes. Bergen Taxi can be reached at 07000, and Norges Taxi at 08000, for orders or reservations. The number for Taxi 1 is 05501, and you can call Bryges Taxi at 55 70 80 90. You can save money by taking the Flybussbergen express bus from the centre for NOK 70 or the TIDE airport express for NOK 100. Ground transportation arrangements may vary at your destination, so be prepared and enjoy more of your trip by reserving a rental car with ebookers.

Airport Dining Options

There are a few choices available for a quick breakfast or cup of coffee before you board your flight from Bergen. Lille Bergen and Hansatorget Café – Café Opus are located before the security checkpoint, and Fresh and Tasty offers baguettes from its location beyond the security checkpoint. Fjords, located in the international hall, offers traditional fish and shellfish dishes.

Arriving at Aberdeen Airport

If you are traveling Aberdeen, one of Scotland’s most-populated cities, flying into Aberdeen Airport is an easy way to reach the area. The airport is located on Cordyce View, and is a quick jaunt from downtown Aberdeen, which is less than seven miles away. Nineteen airlines fly into the airport, including easyJet and British Airways, making it easy to find a flight to fit into your holiday schedule. Search for flights that best fit your schedule and budget on the ebookers website.

Ground Transportation from Aberdeen Airport

The easiest way to reach downtown if you are driving from the airport is to take A947 to A96 into Aberdeen. Driving from the airport to the city centre usually takes about twenty minutes, making car hire or taxi a quick way to get to your final destination. Make your car hire reservation ahead of time on the ebookers website to get the best rates, or locate a Comcab taxi outside the airport terminal to take you downtown for around £15. If you're traveling on a budget, direct bus services are available to the city aboard Jet Service 727 for a fare of £2.70 per person; follow the signs to the airport bus stop.

Weather in Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a coastal city in Scotland, so be prepared for cool, wet weather whenever you travel. Precipitation is steady throughout the year, seeing an average of two or three inches of precipitation every month. Average highs in July and August are around 18°C, with lows staying around 10°C. From December through February, the average highs stay below 7°C and lows dip into freezing temperatures, so bring warm outerwear if you travel to Aberdeen during the winter.

Things to Do in Aberdeen

If you travel to Aberdeen during the summer, visit popular Aberdeen Beach. If you are looking for a quieter spot to sit and watch the waves or the birds, walk to the north end of the beach. Popular indoor attractions in the city include the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, which includes the oldest building in the city and Gordon Highlanders Museum, where you can learn the history of some of the country's most famous fighting regiments.