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.
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