Flying from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV). Explore your options for leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), the city's main airports.
Inverness Airport is located in Inverness. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to INV.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Planning to leave from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? Direct Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Loganair has direct flights from Belfast to INV out of BHD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
Loganair is the most popular choice for travellers flying from BHD to INV.
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Belfast to INV flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
68.3% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Inverness Airport (INV)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near INV instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Inverness Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Inverness's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Belfast to Inverness Airport flight.
Getting from Inverness Airport (INV) to central Inverness
Inverness Airport to central Inverness is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Inverness Airport is R 837. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,831. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Belfast to INV.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Belfast to Inverness Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV). June is the most popular month to visit Inverness. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
When booking your Belfast to INV plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Inverness, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Inverness Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Inverness
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Inverness right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Highland Military Tattoo, NC500 Route start/finish and Lochness-tours.com are must-visits when exploring Inverness.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Inverness is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south of Inverness, a visit to Glasgow will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Edinburgh is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres south of Inverness. No trip is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
