Inverness Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness, with Loganair and easyJet flights often at dawn or late in the evening. Anyone with an early-morning flight or a short stopover finds it handy to stay close to the terminal, towards Culloden. Nairn, just a few minutes further on, adds a beach and a golf course for those who want to combine the flight with some relaxation. Anyone coming to visit the city, the River Ness or to set off on a tour of the Highlands prefers central Inverness, about twenty minutes away by bus or taxi.

Airport area and Culloden

Airport area · 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.

Pros

The shortest route to the terminal of the whole area.
Independent accommodation with private parking.

Cons

No venues open in the evening nearby.
You need a car or a taxi, buses don't come through here.

Recommended hotels in this area

Culloden Stables 4: Independent cottage just minutes from the terminal, handy for an early-morning flight.
Castle Heather Inverness 2 Bedroom Holiday Home: Apartment with private parking on the south side of the city, 14 minutes from the airport.

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Nairn

Nearby town · 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.

Pros

Beach and seafront just steps from the accommodation.
Closer to the airport than central Inverness.

Cons

Few restaurants open out of season.
The last run of the 11 bus is in the early evening.

Recommended hotels in this area

Sunny Brae Bed & Breakfast: Family-run with a carefully prepared breakfast, just steps from Nairn beach.
Invernairne Guest House: Views over the golf course and direct access to the beach from the garden.

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Central Inverness

City centre · 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.

Pros

Restaurants and shops open late.
Train and bus station within easy reach.

Cons

The longest route to the airport of the whole area.
Limited parking on the central streets.

Recommended hotels in this area

mySTAYINN Inverness Guest House - Rooms: Simple rooms a few minutes' walk from the River Ness and the castle.
Rossie Lodge: Accommodation with views over the River Ness, a stone's throw from the botanical gardens.

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