Wick Airport - Flight Information and Guide (WIC)

How to get to Wick Airport

Wick town centre is several kilometres from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by car or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city centre of Wick in about 10 minutes.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: Wick station, in the city centre, is reachable by taxi.

By Bus

A local public transport service connects the airport to Wick city centre.

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Tips From 15 August 2026 to 14 August 2027, PSO flights to Aberdeen (4 per week) and Glasgow (3 per week) are operated by Air Charter Scotland with BAe Jetstream 32 aircraft with 18 seats: always verify the updated timetable, given the limited number of weekly flights.

Average travel time to WIC

TrainNot available (no station at airport)

Shuttle busService available (local public transport)

Taxi / Private hire10 minutes (£10-16)

Parking near Wick Airport

Parking at minimal or no cost is available near the terminal.

How to get to Wick from WIC

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport; Wick station is located in the town centre.

By Bus

A local public transport service connects the airport to the centre of Wick.

By Taxi

A taxi costs around 10-16 GBP for a journey of approximately 10 minutes.

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Car rental at Wick Airport

Car rental options are limited, in line with the airport's small scale.

Those holding EU citizenship do not require an International Driving Permit: a national license, passport and credit card are sufficient.

Hotels near Wick Airport

Wick is a small town on Scotland's north coast, with the airport just 2 km from the centre: in practice every address is a few minutes' taxi ride from the terminal. The choice here is less about distance and more about atmosphere: the centre near the harbour and Ebenezer Place, the shortest street in the world, a handy stop just outside for those travelling the North Coast 500, or the area along the River Wick, quieter in the evening. Being a classic stop on the North Coast 500, it's worth booking ahead in the summer months, when the few available rooms fill up fast.

City centre

Wick centre, near the harbour and Ebenezer Place

About 5 minutes by taxi from the terminal, as from the rest of Wick's small centre.

Best for: for those wanting the harbour and Ebenezer Place, the shortest street in the world, with places to eat a few steps away

Pros

A few steps from the harbour and Ebenezer Place, the shortest street in the world
In-house bistro among the most praised in the city in reviews

Cons

Limited parking on the central streets
Rates among the highest in the area on summer weekends

Recommended hotels

Mackays Hotel On Union Street, next to Ebenezer Place and the harbour; the in-house bistro is among the most mentioned in the city's reviews. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Nethercliffe, near the station

About 3 minutes' drive from the terminal, with free public parking right opposite.

Best for: for those arriving by car on the North Coast 500 and looking for a handy stop for one night, a few minutes from the terminal

Pros

Free parking right opposite, convenient on a road trip like the North Coast 500
Own garden, rare in the centre of Wick

Cons

Only 6 rooms, to be booked in advance in high season
Few evening services in the surrounding area

Recommended hotels

Nethercliffe Hotel Georgian building from 1826, 3 minutes' drive from the terminal, with free parking opposite and its own garden. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Riverside, on the River Wick

About 10 minutes' drive from the terminal.

Best for: for those seeking a quieter area in the evening, along the river, a few minutes' drive from the terminal

Pros

Rooms with a view of the River Wick, quiet area in the evening
Pet-friendly, useful for those travelling with animals on the North Coast 500

Cons

Further from the terminal than the other two areas in this guide
A car is needed to get around, few services within walking distance

Recommended hotels

Norseman Hotel On the River Wick, 10 minutes' drive from the terminal; renovated rooms and a pet-friendly policy rare in the area. View availability

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Airport services

The airport connects Wick, at the north-eastern tip of Scotland, to Aberdeen and Glasgow via public service obligation (PSO) flights.

Shopping & Duty Free

A proper duty-free area is not available due to the airport's small size.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated lounges are available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Travelers passing through here enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.

Families & Children

The terminal reserves basic-level assistance for families with children.

Terminal guide

The small terminal handles PSO (public service obligation) flights to Aberdeen and Glasgow, operated by Air Charter Scotland from August 15, 2026 through August 14, 2027.

The recommended advance time for flights is 1 hour.

Map of Wick Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What are Wick Airport's PSO flights?

Public Service Obligation flights, subsidised to guarantee essential connections; from 15 August 2026 to 14 August 2027 they are operated by Air Charter Scotland to Aberdeen (4 flights/week) and Glasgow (3 flights/week).

Q. What aircraft is used on the PSO flights?

An 18-seat BAe Jetstream 32.

Q. Is Wick Airport near John o' Groats?

Yes, the famous location at the northern tip of Great Britain is nearby.

Q. Was Wick Airport an important hub for the oil industry?

Yes, during the North Sea oil boom of the 1970s-80s it was among the busiest airports in Great Britain outside London, thanks to helicopter flights to offshore platforms.