Flying from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), the main airport in Belfast. Search for flights from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV) that leave from this terminal.
Inverness (where Inverness Airport is located) and Belfast share the UTC+0 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Belfast to INV.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Belfast International Airport:
Belfast International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BFS arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Catching a flight out of George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? Direct Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Loganair has direct flights from Belfast to INV departing from BHD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Loganair attracts the most bookings on the BHD to INV route.
You can arrive at BHD from the centre of Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to INV flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Inverness Airport (INV)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near INV:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Belfast to Inverness Airport flight.
Getting from Inverness Airport (INV) to central Inverness
From Inverness Airport, central Inverness is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV)
RM214 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Inverness Airport. Return flights start from RM429. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from Belfast to INV by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Belfast to Inverness Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV)
April is when most people book flights from Belfast to Inverness Airport (INV). Plan your visit to Inverness in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Belfast to INV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Inverness, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Inverness Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Inverness
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Inverness Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Inverness:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Culloden Battlefield, Chanonry Point and Clava Cairns are highlights which should be on any well-planned Inverness itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Inverness. Around 193 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Around 177 kilometres south of Inverness, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.