Inverness Airport – INV Inverness
Serving as the main gateway for passengers traveling to northern Scotland, Inverness Airport is an international airport that is located at Dalcross. The airport was established in 1940 and was previously used during World War II. In 1947, INV airport was used for civil operations in Inverness, Scotland. After several years, the airport opened for commercial use and in the 1970s until the early 1980s, only one aircraft has two flight schedules, between Inverness to Heathrow daily. Recently, the airport has a total number of 900,000 passengers that use the airport for traveling.
Best Time to Visit
Currently, Inverness airport has only one main terminal building. It is used for both domestic and flight operations. Inside the airport, passengers can avail of their facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, lounge areas, shopping booths, and local cafes. They can also take advantage of their information booth to research about neighboring cities for a quick visit like Bearnock, Culloden Moor, or Dalcross. Transportation services shouldn’t be a problem at the airport. Guests can ask rent a car or hire a taxi that is parked outside the terminal. If you are booked in one of the nearby hotels, take advantage of their free airport shuttle service.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers can always check-in at nearby airport hotels. However, there are a few hotels that the airport recommends for our travelers to stay, such as Inverness Palace Hotel, which is situated at beside River Ness, or at The Redcliff Hotel that features high quality accommodation at the heart of the city, or at The Heathmount Hotel, a quaint boutique hotel near the center of Inverness. Book a stay at a 4-star beach hotel of Tigh Na Mara located less than 4 miles from the airport where you can enjoy a beachfront view and its homey rooms.