Inverness Airport is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.
An ideal starting point for exploring Loch Ness and the Highland landscapes.
How to get to Inverness Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to INV
Parking near Inverness Airport
The multi-storey car park is situated right next to the terminal.
Parking rates are in line with standards for a regional airport in the Highlands.
How to get to Inverness from INV
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Inverness Airport
Major car rental companies operate desks in the arrivals area, useful for independently exploring the Highlands.
A license, passport and credit card are sufficient for EU citizens, who are exempt from the IDP requirement.
Hotels near Inverness Airport
Airport area and Culloden
Taxi in 8-13 minutes from the terminal; the same area as the cottages around the Culloden battlefield.
Best for: For anyone with a dawn flight or a short stopover who wants the shortest possible trip.
- The shortest route to the terminal of the whole area.
- Independent accommodation with private parking.
- No venues open in the evening nearby.
- You need a car or a taxi, buses don't come through here.
Recommended hotels
Nairn
Taxi in about 14 minutes; the Stagecoach 11 Inverness-Nairn bus stops in the village.
Best for: For anyone wanting a quiet base with a beach and a golf course, closer to the airport than the city.
- Beach and seafront just steps from the accommodation.
- Closer to the airport than central Inverness.
- Few restaurants open out of season.
- The last run of the 11 bus is in the early evening.
Recommended hotels
Central Inverness
Stagecoach 11 bus in about 25 minutes; taxi in 20-25 minutes.
Best for: For anyone wanting to visit the city, the River Ness and the castle, or to set off from here on a tour of the Highlands.
- Restaurants and shops open late.
- Train and bus station within easy reach.
- The longest route to the airport of the whole area.
- Limited parking on the central streets.
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The terminal, appropriately sized for regional traffic, handles flights to the rest of the United Kingdom and some seasonal European destinations.
The recommended safety margin before boarding for flights is 2 hours.
Map of Inverness Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the bus from Inverness Airport to the city centre cost?
A single Stagecoach ticket costs £2.
Q. Is Inverness Airport a good starting point for Loch Ness?
Yes, the famous Highland loch can be reached in a short drive from the airport.
Q. Which buses connect the airport to Inverness city centre?
Stagecoach routes 1 and 13.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Inverness?
Yes, it's advisable for exploring the Scottish Highlands independently, given how sparse public transport is in the more remote areas.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
