APH Aberdeen Express Parking

APH Express Parking Aberdeen is a straightforward self-parking option around a five-minute walk from Aberdeen Airport. Drive through the ANPR barrier, choose an available bay, keep your keys and walk directly to the terminal. There is no shuttle to wait for.

The car park is technically off airport but close enough that it feels much like an on-site option. It is particularly useful when it costs less than Aberdeen’s official car parks without adding a transfer.

Why choose APH Express?

• Five-minute walk: reach the terminal without taking a shuttle.
• Keep your keys: your car remains where you parked it.
• Simple ANPR entry: the barrier recognises the registration entered when booking.
• Open 24 hours: suitable for early departures and late arrivals.
• Secure site: CCTV, fencing, floodlighting, barriers and regular patrols.
• Accessible bays: with dipped kerbs and ramps around the reception area.

How does APH Express compare with Aberdeen Long Stay?

Both are self-parking options where you keep your keys. Long Stay is an official airport car park with a shuttle taking around two minutes, while APH Express is independently operated and around a five-minute walk from the terminal.

Choose APH Express if you prefer walking straight to check-in. Choose Long Stay when it is cheaper or you would rather take the bus than negotiate Aberdeen weather with a suitcase.

Is it different from Airparks Express?

APH Express, Airparks Express, Holiday Extras Express and Purple Parking Express are differently branded rates using the same International Gate parking operation and essentially the same park-and-walk service.

Do not pay more because one name sounds grander. Compare the final price and cancellation terms and book the cheapest suitable rate.

Important things to know

This standard product lets you keep your keys. APH Express Charge & Go is a separate option and requires you to leave them so the vehicle can be moved after charging. Larger-vehicle parking must also be booked separately where offered.

Standard vehicles must fit within a 2.4m by 4.8m bay. Trailers, commercial vehicles and vehicles with nine or more seats are not accepted. Make sure the correct registration is entered when booking so the ANPR system works on arrival.

Directions

From the West (A96): At Craibstone Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Airport Road.

From the East (A96): At Craibstone Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Airport Road.

- Follow Airport Road for 0.4m and continue straight onto Argyll Road.
- Take the first turning on your right onto Argyll Way.
- Follow Argyll Way for 0.2m and then turn left onto International Gate.
- Follow International Gate for 200ft and at the roundabout take the right exit for the entrance to the car park

Arrival procedure

On Arrival at APH Express Parking
- Pull up to the entrance barrier - the ANPR system will recognise your car registration and open the barrier
- An Airparks agent will check you in and give you a parking ticket (keep it safe as you'll need it on your return to exit the car park)
- Make your way to a vacant parking bay and park your car
- Make a note of where you have parked and keep your keys
- Take all your baggage, travel essentials, secure your vehicle and then make your way to the airport

Return procedure

On your way back
- Take the 5 minute walk back to the car park
- Find your car and head towards the exit
- Scan your bar code at the exit barrier and the barrier will open

Security

- 24-hour staff
- barrier-controlled
- security fencing
- CCTV
- Park Mark Award (Police Approved)
- ANPR

APH Express Charge and Go

This car park option is perfect for those travelling in electric vehicles.

Please make sure you leave your charging cable in your vehicle so that the car park can charge it for you while you're away.

MIND YOU:- The car park will need to TAKE YOUR KEYS so they can move your car once it has been charged, which makes way for the other cars.