Aberdeen Travel

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the European Union member-states, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) only require a valid passport to enter the UK. Residents of a further 10 countries do not require entry visas for stays under 6 months: the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Nationals of some further countries do not require a visa, but need to hold an entry certificate. Use the UK Government website to check for specific requirements: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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Best Time to Visit

As as typical in Britain, the weather in Aberdeen is often changeable, which means that even a very sunny day could suddenly turn into a cloudy one. However, if you want to play it safest, the best period to visit this city is summer, particularly from June to August, when the temperatures are warmer and the risk of seeing the sun disappear is lower.

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Airport

Aberdeen International Airport is located 7 miles from the city center, and getting to/from the airport is easy thanks to a wide range of transport facilities. Regular city busses run regularly from the city centre, including Bluebird services 80, 727 and 747, as well as First Bus service 27. Additionally, the Aberdeen train service stops at the local station of Dyce, which is only a short distance from the airport.

Juan Garces

Public Transport

Getting around the city is easy, as First Aberdeen operates an extensive bus network. Bus drivers will demand the exact fare, so make sure you have change, or buy a Farecard (valid for one day, one week or one month) in one of the local shops.

Pierre-Luc Auclair

Taxi

There are several taxi companies in Aberdeen, but prices tend to be quite high. Below is a few options: Aberdeen Airport Taxis +44 1224 775 555 www.aberdeenairport.com/transport-and-directions/taxis/ Central Taxi +44 1224 898989

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Post

Berryden Post Office is the leading financial services chain in the UK and it provides more than 170 different services for its customers including mails, retail, financial services, telecoms, life insurance, travel insurance and so many more!

Andy Fuchs

Pharmacy

Rosemount Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy in Aberdeen and it offers fast services to every costumer! Apart from medication items, here you can take advantage of other services such as NHS Stop Smoking service, ailments service and also a travel vaccination service:

Gemma Garner

Telephone

Country code: +44 Area code: 1224

Jardson Almeida

Electricity

220-240 V/50 Hz Sockets: Type G

Stirling Tschan