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Cheap flights to Inverness
| Most popular in | August | High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | £94 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | £34 | From London to Inverness |
Cheapest prices for Inverness flights by month
January
£66
February
£80
March
£66
April
£90
May
£107
June
£94
July
£110
August
£119
September
£88
October
£94
November
£78
December
£100
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Inverness is currently January; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to Inverness?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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74 - 164 GBP
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Temperature
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5.9 - 18.5 °C
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Rainfall
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11.3 - 29.9 mm
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The best time to fly to Inverness is during January, but great deals can be found at other times. July sees the temperatures in Inverness peak to their warmest. January tends, on average, to see the most amount of rainfall.
When is the best time to book flights to Inverness?
Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Inverness. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Inverness?
The cheapest flights to Inverness are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Inverness flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at noon. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
When is the Best Time to Visit?
Peak Season:Â
Tourism in Inverness peaks during the summer, particularly during the months of July, August, and September, as this is when the weather is likely to be warmest and driest. This is reflected in both and accommodation prices and availability for flights to Inverness.Â
September also marks the Loch Ness Marathon which is a notable fixture in the running calendar due to its picturesque setting and the historical legend of the Loch Ness Monster. The event has been attracting a high number of visitors for years as it allows runners to add a memorable marathon to their portfolio. The marathon begins at the Fort Augustus and Foyers on the south side of the Loch Ness and ends along the River Ness at Bught Park in the centre on Inverness.
Off Season:Â
The winter months, when Inverness is most likely to experience its coldest weather, constitute the city’s quietest period in terms of tourism, a bargain hunters time to grab a few cheap flights to Inverness.Â
Shoulder Seasons:Â
Late spring, during the months of April and May, or early autumn, are good times to visit outside of the height of the peak season. The weather may still be favourable, but the prices will not be as high. Hotel chains and hostels generally offer discounts during these times. Â Airlines, particularly the domestic low-costers, will have sales featuring cheap flights to Inverness during these times too.
Why Visit
The most northerly city in the UK and often regarded as the capital of the Highlands, Inverness is steeped in history and surrounded by some of the most astonishing natural beauty in Scotland. The region’s picturesque glens and rugged mountains are sure to appeal to hikers and lovers of the outdoors in general, with the latter also providing skiing opportunities at the likes of the Nevis Range and Glenshee resorts.
Located on the banks of the River Ness and near to famous Loch Ness, local people have long used these clear waters for traditional industries such as distilling, making a flight to Inverness an ideal proposition for whisky connoisseurs. A centre of Scottish heritage, the city also hosts the annual Highland Games and is an ideal base for those wishing to tour sites related to the clans among whom the area was once divided.
Trips to Culloden Moor, location of what was once the Culloden Battlefield, as well as Fort George, Inverness Castle, St Andrew’s Cathedral and other historic sites are a must if you visit Inverness sightsee. The charming Victorian Market in the Old Town allows those on Inverness holidays a glimpse of the city as it once was and it’s also an excellent place for a shopping trip. Booking flights to Inverness for a family holiday? Children will love days out at fun attractions such as Whin Adventure Park or Bogbain Farm, or seeing the bottlenose dolphins on an Inverness dolphin cruise.
Inverness climate
The city has warm summers, with long days and temperatures reaching highs of almost 30 degrees in previous years. Inverness can also experience some of the coldest winters of any destination in the UK, with average temperatures of around 0 or – 1 degrees. The summer months of June, July and August are generally the warmest, and winter months from December to February the coolest.Â
Getting around Inverness
Most of the main tourist sites within the city of Inverness are within walking distance.
However, bus services provided by Stagecoach are available within the city and to other locations nearby.
Rail connections also exist from Inverness to towns in the surrounding area such as Tain and Nairn.
Getting to the city
Inverness Airport (INV) is served by buses which take about 30 minutes to connect the airport with the city centre. Taxis and car rental companies are also available.
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