What time should I leave for Inverness Airport?

Is Inverness Airport open?

The terminal opens at 04:30 and closes at 21:45.

Where can you fly to from Inverness Airport?

See its Destinations page.

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Inverness Airport departures today

Inverness Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

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How far is Inverness Airport from the city centre?

“With just a 20-minute journey to the city centre, you will be exploring the Highland capital in no time.”

• “Inverness Airport is approximately nine miles northeast of Inverness.”

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Where are the car hire desks?

“Within our airport you can find customer service points and car hire facilities.”

• “There are also a number of car hire companies that operate from the airport.”

Can you get to Inverness Airport by train?

“To reach the airport terminal from Inverness Airport Railway Station, it is a walk of approximately 20 minutes.”

• “The airport train station is approximately 1 mile from the terminal entrance and is connected by a well-lit path.”

Is there a bus to Inverness Airport?

“The number 1 and number 13 buses run by Stagecoach provide regular direct services between Inverness Airport terminal and Inverness city centre.”

• “Parking is limited to under two hours and cost per coach is £10.”

How do you pay for parking at Inverness Airport?

“There are no card fees applicable and all payment details are securely managed. American Express cards are not accepted.”

How much is Inverness Airport parking?

“Additional parking in the Long Stay Car Park is charged at £12 per day or part thereof.” Pages differ

Inverness Airport dates this 1 June 2026.

Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.

Can you charge an electric car at Inverness Airport?

“There are no public EV chargers in the airport terminal car parks.”

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Where do you drop off at Inverness Airport?

“Follow the green directional signs to locate our Free Drop Off area in one of our Short Stay Car parks.”

• “There are designated pick-up/drop off spaces for accessibility use only, and cars must not be parked in this space.”

Where can you get a fine at Inverness Airport?

“Failure to comply with these Terms and those on the signage may result in us issuing you with a parking charge notice.”

• “Penalties may be payable where there is failure to comply with both these Terms or the requirements or a traffic order or byelaw.”

How much is drop-off at Inverness Airport?

“Up to 15 mins FREE. No return within one hour.”

Inverness Airport dates this 1 June 2026.

• “Free parking is available in the desginated drop off area for up to 15 minutes and is located a 5 minute walk”

Is there free drop-off at Inverness Airport?

“Up to 15 mins FREE. No return within one hour.”

Inverness Airport dates this 1 June 2026.

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How early should you get to Inverness Airport?

At least an hour and a half for domestic flights; international: see its page.

• “For domestic flights, we would normally recommend arriving at the airport at least an hour and a half before your flight departure time.”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag) within the UK, 2 hours outside the UK; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where Inverness Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

What time does security open at Inverness Airport?

“Please note that security closes just after the last scheduled departure time.”

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What food and shops are there at Inverness Airport?

“There are also many shops and hospitality outlets to help pass the time until your departure.”

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Is there a hotel at Inverness Airport?

“Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is nearby, in addition to many city centre alternatives.”

Is there free wifi at Inverness Airport?

“Just choose Airport Free WiFi and follow the on-screen instructions.”

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How do you book special assistance at Inverness Airport?

“Our special assistance service is operated by OCS, and is available between the hours of 05:00 and 22:30.”

• “Passengers requiring assistance are requested to pre-book all assistance at least 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure of their flight.”

How do you contact Inverness Airport?

“If you have any queries, please contact us on info@hial.co.uk or 01667 462445.”

• “Special assistance points are available in this car park which give you direct access to our information desk team.”

Where do you report lost property at Inverness Airport?

“Items of lost or left property handed in at the airport will be held for up to 3 months”

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