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Inverness Airport

Inverness, United Kingdom
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EGPE
ICAO
31 ft
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Scotland's Highland gateway serving Inverness and the north.

Opened
1940
Location
Inverness, United Kingdom
Inverness Airport (IATA: INV, ICAO: EGPE) is the main commercial airport serving the Scottish Highlands and Islands, located approximately 9 miles east of Inverness city centre near the town of Dalcross. It is one of the busiest airports in Scotland by passenger numbers and serves as a key transport hub for the sparsely connected Highland region. The airport handles a mix of domestic and international scheduled services, charter flights, and general aviation. It plays a vital role in connecting remote Highland communities to major UK cities and select European destinations, particularly during the summer tourist season when the Highlands attract visitors to attractions such as Loch Ness and the North Coast 500. Operated by HIAL (Highlands and Islands Airports Limited), a publicly owned company, Inverness Airport supports regional economic development and is subject to ongoing infrastructure investment to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building that handles both departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Inverness city centre by bus services, taxis, and private car, with journey times of approximately 20–30 minutes; there is no direct rail link.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Inverness include easyJet, Loganair, and KLM, with Loganair providing extensive regional Scottish connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), a Scottish Government-owned company.
  • ›The airport site was originally developed as RAF Dalcross during World War II.
  • ›KLM operates a year-round service linking Inverness to Amsterdam Schiphol, providing onward international connectivity.
  • ›Inverness is one of the fastest-growing regional airports in Scotland in terms of passenger numbers.
  • ›The airport serves as a base for coastguard and search-and-rescue operations in the Highland region.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route map (11 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Flybe
BE
easyJet
U2
United Feeder Service
U2

Routes

INV → AMSBE · DH4
INV → EDIBE · D38
INV → BHDBE · DH4
INV → KOIBE · SF3
INV → MANBE · DH4
INV → BHXBE · DH4 E75
INV → LSIBE · SF3
INV → SYYBE · SF3 D38
INV → BRSU2 · 319
INV → LTNU2 · 319
INV → LGWU2 · 319
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to the Scottish Highlands and the legendary Loch Ness.

Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, sitting at the northeastern end of the Great Glen beside the River Ness. It blends a compact, walkable city centre with dramatic highland scenery just minutes away, making it the natural base for exploring northern Scotland.

The city has a lively local culture with independent shops, a bustling Victorian market, and a growing food and whisky scene. Despite its relatively small size, Inverness punches above its weight in history, outdoor access, and transport connections, including a well-served rail link and regional airport.

  • •Inverness Castle — striking red-sandstone castle offering panoramic views over the city and River Ness.
  • •Loch Ness — legendary freshwater loch just 10 miles south, famous for its mythical monster and stunning scenery.
  • •Urquhart Castle — atmospheric ruined fortress dramatically perched on the banks of Loch Ness.
  • •Culloden Battlefield — haunting moor where the 1746 Jacobite uprising was decisively crushed; excellent visitor centre.
  • •Inverness Cathedral — elegant Victorian Gothic cathedral on the riverbank, free to enter.
  • •Clava Cairns — remarkably preserved Bronze Age burial cairns set among ancient trees southeast of the city.

Getting around: Inverness city centre is easily walkable, and Stagecoach buses serve surrounding towns and villages. ScotRail trains connect Inverness to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Kyle of Lochalsh. Taxis are plentiful, and rental cars are highly recommended for reaching remote highland attractions. Rideshare options like Uber have limited availability, so pre-booked local taxis are the reliable alternative.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn (May to September) offers the mildest weather, longest daylight hours, and the best conditions for highland exploration.

Local food: Try haggis neeps and tatties, fresh Moray Firth langoustines, smoked salmon from local producers, and a dram of single malt Scotch whisky from one of the nearby distilleries.

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Inverness Airport
Encyclopaedia

Inverness Airport is an international airport situated at Dalcross, 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Inverness, Scotland. It is owned by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL). The airport is the main gateway for travellers to Inverness and the North of Scotland with a range of scheduled services throughout the United Kingdom, and few scheduled services to Europe. Charter and freight flights operate throughout the UK and Europe. Recent figures show 824,046 passengers passed through the airport in 2025. According to the Civil Aviation Authority Inverness airport was ranked 22nd busiest UK airport in the first quarter of 2026. The airport is also headquarters to Dalcross Handling which now operates across Scotland.

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