£35+ Cheap flights to Inverness

Why Visit

The most northerly city in the UK and often regarded as the capital of the Highlands, Inverness is steeped in history and surrounded by some of the most astonishing natural beauty in Scotland. The region’s picturesque glens and rugged mountains are sure to appeal to hikers and lovers of the outdoors in general, with the latter also providing skiing opportunities at the likes of the Nevis Range and Glenshee resorts.

Located on the banks of the River Ness and near to famous Loch Ness, local people have long used these clear waters for traditional industries such as distilling, making a flight to Inverness an ideal proposition for whisky connoisseurs. A centre of Scottish heritage, the city also hosts the annual Highland Games and is an ideal base for those wishing to tour sites related to the clans among whom the area was once divided.

Trips to Culloden Moor, location of what was once the Culloden Battlefield, as well as Fort George, Inverness Castle, St Andrew’s Cathedral and other historic sites are a must if you visit Inverness sightsee. The charming Victorian Market in the Old Town allows those on Inverness holidays a glimpse of the city as it once was and it’s also an excellent place for a shopping trip. Booking flights to Inverness for a family holiday? Children will love days out at fun attractions such as Whin Adventure Park or Bogbain Farm, or seeing the bottlenose dolphins on an Inverness dolphin cruise.

Inverness climate

The city has warm summers, with long days and temperatures reaching highs of almost 30 degrees in previous years. Inverness can also experience some of the coldest winters of any destination in the UK, with average temperatures of around 0 or – 1 degrees. The summer months of June, July and August are generally the warmest, and winter months from December to February the coolest. 

Getting around Inverness

Most of the main tourist sites within the city of Inverness are within walking distance.

However, bus services provided by Stagecoach are available within the city and to other locations nearby.

Rail connections also exist from Inverness to towns in the surrounding area such as Tain and Nairn.

Getting to the city

Inverness Airport (INV) is served by buses which take about 30 minutes to connect the airport with the city centre. Taxis and car rental companies are also available.

What is good to know if travelling to Inverness?

• Famous Loch Ness is within easy reach from Inverness at only around 23 miles away, and features Urquhart Castle, one of the largest in Scotland, on its rocky shore. The loch itself, an expansive freshwater lake with a surface area of over 35 miles, is one of the most iconic and beautiful of Scotland’s natural attractions. 
• The Inverness Highland Games should not be missed if visiting in June. The traditional annual event has been held in Inverness since 1821 and includes track and field athletics events, the caber toss, highland dance, piping, and more. 
• Inverness Museum and Art Gallery has an expansive range of material in its collections, encompassing natural history, archaeology, local history and art. Having opened in 1826, it is Inverness’s first museum and is located in the city’s historic centre. 
• Culloden Battlefield, site of a famous confrontation in the 18th century Jacobite Rising, has been restored to resemble its former condition and now has its own visitors’ centre, which includes an interactive exhibition detailing what, took place there. Within the immerse Battle Zone, visitors can get an idea of what it would have been like to have been in the conflict. 
• The Dalmore Distillery in nearby Alness offers tours for those interested in learning about the workings and history of a long-established Highland whiskey company. Established in 1839 on the banks of the Cromarty Firth, the distillery’s warehouses contain some of the world’s oldest whisky stocks.

Inverness Airport (INV) is the perfect airport for passengers in search of the Loch Ness monster or just a quiet holiday away in the Scottish Highlands. The airport is situated 15km (10 miles) east of Inverness City.

As the gateway to the Highlands, Inverness Airport has a lot to offer passengers in terms of accessibility and ease of travel. It’s small, simple to navigate, and is well connected to public transport in Inverness and the surrounding region.

There are a number of regular flights to Inverness Airport from across the UK and Europe. There are also a number of charter flights offered from Inverness Airport to destinations such as Italy, Sicily and Portugal – perfect for those wishing to get away for a holiday in the sun.

The Highlands offer a range of attractions from breathtaking wilderness areas to a wildlife park and even mountain-climbing and white-water rafting. Inverness City is central to all these activities, which makes Inverness Airport the perfect place to begin or end a holiday in the Scottish Highlands.