Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Inverness Airport (INV): what you need to know
Inverness's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Inverness 11 hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYD to INV flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Inverness Airport (INV)
Currently, R 8,022 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Inverness Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 20,518. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to INV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Inverness Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Inverness Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Inverness Airport (INV)
If you're landing on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Inverness Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near INV:
Pick up an Inverness Airport rental car and explore Inverness and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Budget and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Inverness Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Inverness Airport (INV) to central Inverness
Inverness Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Inverness. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Inverness Airport (INV)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Inverness Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Inverness. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Inverness is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Inverness Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to INV in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Inverness is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres south of Inverness, a trip to Glasgow will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, roughly 177 kilometres south of Inverness. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are highlights.
