Getting Here
Air
Aberdeen is well connected to the rest of the UK and further afield being two flights from almost anywhere in the world. There are approximately 40 UK flights per day, 10 European flights per day and the city is connected to 5 international hubs. Aberdeen International Airport, located at Dyce, a suburb of Aberdeen, serves 3.5 million passengers per year, approximately.
The airport and the city centre are connected by the 727 Stagecoach Jet Bus which operates regularly throughout the day. You can download the app in advance or pay by cash or card on the bus.
10% discount on Air France and KLM airfares
Information for your attendees
The unique Internet Discount Code is only available if the ticket is booked in GBP via airfrance.co.uk or klm.co.uk websites with code GME61524GB.
Internet Discount Codes Date Eligibility
- Travel Start Date: November 24, 2026
- Travel End Date: December 11, 2026
Next steps to claim your unique discount:
- Select the websites based on your preferred currency.
- At the time of booking, when you are asked "Are you travelling for business?", select YES and then enter either your company OIN, Blue Biz number, or "MICE" as the "contract name" to activate the benefits associated with our "Global Meetings and Events" program.
- After entering your personal information and reviewing your trip details, enter the above discount code under "Do you have a discount code?".
- Click on "Apply" and, if the conditions are met*, the discount will be automatically applied.
Good to know
The discount will only be applied if the minimum airfare value (without taxes or surcharges) of the ticket is higher than €75 for domestic France, €140 for Europe, and €170 for intercontinental flights or the equivalent in the selected currency.
By entering "MICE" or your unique internet discount code as the contract name, you benefit from free standard seat selection and name change.
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Rail
Aberdeen Rail Station is a picturesque, scenic train journey from Glasgow and Edinburgh might entice those travelling by railway from these cities. The original sandstone station built between 1913 and 1916 has been comprehensively refurbished providing the centrepiece of a covered plaza of the shopping and entertainment complex 'Union Square'. Direct access is available from the station concourse to Union Square and through to the bus station, creating a completely covered transport interchange.
LNER are pleased to offer conference delegates a discount using their website. Please enter promo code VABD27 at checkout.
Getting Around
The conference will take place at the University of Aberdeen King's College campus, which is approximately 20minutes walk from Aberdeen City Centre.
Address: King's College Conference Centre, Regent Walk, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX
Travel
By bus: Stagecoach Bus service Jet 727 offers a direct bus from Aberdeen airport to the city centre. FirstBus numbers 1, 1A and 2 both travel frequently (every 10 – 15 minutes at peak times) from Union Street in the city centre, along King Street which will take you to the University of Aberdeen King's College campus. All buses accept major debit/credit cards or cash (though exact cash is required as no change is given).
By foot: use this link to see a map of walking directions
Taxis: Comcabs can be contacted on +44(0)1224 878787