All about Inverness Airport

Inverness Airport is the principal air hub for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Located 10 miles east of the City of Inverness it offers excellent facilities to the travelling public in a modern terminal building. Daily air services between Inverness and London Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kirkwall and Stornoway offer the business and leisure traveller connections throughout the UK and beyond.

Inverness, capital of the Highlands, is one of the fastest growing business and social centres in the UK. The high quality of life and unrivalled natural environment in the region are major factors in the city’s success. Inverness Airport services daily scheduled links within the UK and holiday charters. It also supports a strong executive charter and freight business with aircraft from elsewhere in the UK, Europe, America and Scandinavia.

Inverness Airport handled over 558,000 passengers in 2006. Routes operated by British Airways, easyJet, Loganair, Eastern Airways, bmi and Highland Airways  offer travellers within the region better access to UK and international markets. London, Manchester and Birmingham by air are now little over an hour away.

Recent improvements at the airport carried out during 2006 and 2007 include 250 additional car parking spaces, additional disabled car parking spaces refurbishment of the catering and retail outlets within the terminal. The instalment of an additional disabled toilet and baby change facility in the departure area and a new disabled pick-up and drop off point,as well as the introduction of designated signage and seating for passengers with special needs have made life more comfortable and effient for many.There is now a hotel reservation point in terminal. In line with all United Kingdom airports smoking is not allowed in part of the airport.

Tourism is a key market for the region and the airport offers visitors unrivalled access to the stunning scenery and unique culture of the Highlands and Islands. Onward connections from Inverness to the Orkney and Shetland Isles in the North and the Outer Hebrides in the West open up opportunities to experience these areas of outstanding beauty. Air freight movements in and out of the airport are also increasing and plans to develop a major freight and business park next to the airport are progressing. As a result of its customer focused approach to business Inverness was the first UK airport to achieve Hospitality Assured accreditation.

The airport boasts a main runway measuring 1,900 metres, capable of handling B757 aircraft. An Instrument Landing System which facilitates aircraft operations in poorer weather conditions came into operation in 2004. A shorter cross–runway is used by light aircraft. Two aprons located on the west side of the airport accommodate scheduled and private aircraft. The airport has an Air Traffic Control Service and is licensed for public use. The Inverness Airport Service Promise is: "To provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment by being polite and courteous at all times and communicate relevant information clearly and swiftly."

Airport Information

Flights

The following destinations are served by scheduled flights from this airport. Contact the airline directly for timetable and fare information.

Destination, Airline, Aircraft,

London Gatwick - UK BA CitiExpress British Aerospace 146
London Heathrow - UK bmi Fokker 100
Edinburgh - UK Loganair Saab 340
Glasgow - UK Loganair SH360
Stornoway - UK Loganair Saab 340
Kirkwall, Orkney - UK Loganair Saab 340
Sumburgh, (Shetland) - UK Loganair Saab 340
London - Luton - UK easyJet Boeing 737
London - Gatwick - UK easyJet Boeing 737
Stornoway UK Highland Airways Jetstream 31
Benbecula -  UK Highland Airways Jetstream 31
Charters Various Equipment Varies
Manchester - UK Eastern Airways Jetstream 32
Birmingham - UK Eastern Airways Jetstream 32
Norwich - UK via Manchester Eastern Airways Jetstream 32

Click the links below to view real-time Inverness flight information.
Please contact the airline direct or Inverness Airport Information Desk on tel: 01667 464000 with enquiries relating to delayed flights.

Arrivals
Departures

Helicopter and Charter Flights

Highland Airways
+44 (0) 1667 462664

PDG Helicopters
+44 (0) 1667 462740

Disabled Access Provision

Should you require additional support when travelling through Inverness Airport please notify us in advance by contacting the Information Desk (Tel: 01667 464000) and advising staff of your needs. They will be happy to arrange assistance. An ambulift vehicle is also available for use by the airlines for access to aircraft by passengers. The car park has 19 car parking spaces specifically available for disabled passengers. As noted above a number of new mobility facilities have been added during 2007 with more planned for 2008.

Local Transport Information

Car Hire

Car and van rental is available from Avis and Hertz at their desks on the public concourse.
AVIS +44 (0) 1667 462787
HERTZ +44 (0) 1667 462652
See also Inverness Airport Car Hire

Car Park Information

The car park facility operates a pay on foot system. There is no long term parking facility available; prices below are valid for any period of time the car is parked. Please follow the instructions given below:
1. Carry your ticket with you. Do not leave the ticket in the vehicle.
2. When you are ready to leave, proceed on foot to a pay station and pay the fee displayed.
3. Automatic pay stations are located in the Arrivals area of the Terminal Building.
4. You have a limited time to exit the car park after payment. Excess fees may be charged.

Note: Receipts are not automatically issued, and can only be issued at time of payment.
Car Park Fees from 1 November 2004.  At the time of writing, September 2007 these charges are still valid.
Up to 30 minutes £1.00
30 minutes to 1 hour £2.00
1 - 2 hours £3.00
2 - 4 hours £4.00
4 - 12 hours £5.50
12 - 24 hours £6.00

Additional days are charged at the full 24 hour rate. Additional part days are charged in accordance with the hourly rate described above.

Taxi Providers

Taxis are available at the airport and in the town.
Central Highland Taxis 0800 402010

Public Transportation

Bus services operate east and west of the airport to meet scheduled flights. Service times are available from the airport information desk which can be contacted on telephone: 01667 464000.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 0630 - 2200 (winter)
0630 - 2200 (summer)
Saturday: 0645 - 1915 (winter)
0645 - 2200 (summer)
Sunday: 0815 - 2200 (winter)
0645 - 2200 (summer)

Refueling Services

Air BP +44 (0) 1856 872415

Information and Helpful Phone Numbers

HIAL / Information Desk +44(0) 1667 464000
BA (for British Regional Airlines) +44(0) 1667 462280
BA/BRA Central Reservations +44(0) 8708 509850
easyJet +44(0) 1667 464000
easyJet Central Reservations +44(0) 870 6000000
bmi Central Reservations +44(0) 870 6070555
Thomson Holidays +44(0) 870 1650079
HM Customs +44(0) 1463 222787
Police +44(0) 1463 715555
Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board +44(0) 1463 234353
Raigmore Hospital +44(0) 1463 704000
Highland Airways +44(0) 1851 701282
Transun Travel Ltd +44(0) 870 4444747
Eastern Airways Central Reservations +44(0) 1652 680600
Eastern Airways Information (Servisair) +44(0) 1667 461041

Useful Links

Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board Inverness Guide - includes accommodation, events and travel information
Inverness Highland Games
About Inverness - Information on Inverness events including Inverness Hogmanay celebrations
Loch Ness Hogmanay - The Loch Ness Hogmanay Festival
Highland Airways
Loganair
British Airways
easyJet
bmi
Thomsons Holidays
Transun Travel Ltd
Eastern Airways
inverness-scotland.com - provides information on the fine City of Inverness
Airport Hotels - provides information on hotels in the region of the airport
Taste of Moray - exporter of fine food and restaurant close to the airport
Foreign Currency Exchange - Bureau de Change in Glasgow and Edinburgh and by phone
visit-inverness.com - provides information on accommodation in and around Inverness City
highlands-online.info - provides an information directory
Rapsons Bus Company - provides information on local bus services
Jacobite Cruises - Cruises on Loch Ness
Stagecoach Bus Company - provides information on local bus services
Highland Voyages - provides information on boat trips and cruises around Inverness, Loch Ness and Fort William

<a href="javascript:(function(){var url=encodeURIComponent(wind

Today we have produced a list of all airlines operating to and from the United Kingdom and to and from the United States. If you think their are any major exclusions please let us know and we will rectify the problem as soon as possible.

Please Note. The offices only deal with flight enquiries. You will not be able to purchase flights from these call centres. Use the adjacent web site address to buy tickets online. If you want to amend or cancel your reservation please contact the number you received on your confirmation email.  read more »