Book Inverness flights

Flybe operate 3 flights a week from Southampton to Inverness

Why not consider flights from Southampton as an alternative to the hectic airports in London. Southampton Airport is located in nearby Eastleigh, on the south coast of England. The airport is in the hands of BAA, who also operate London Heathrow and Gatwick amongst others. Although Southampton Airport is one of the smaller airports in the UK, it still served almost 2 million passengers in 2007. Southampton Airport will go down in history as the site where the first test flights of Spitfire fighter planes were conducted. Indeed the airport has recently erected a nearly full size model of a Spitfire in order to commemorate this historic event. Nowadays the airport serves commercial and business passengers who are travelling to various domestic and European destinations. One of the largest airlines that operate from Southampton is Flybe. Flybe offers flights to a variety of destinations, including flights to Inverness. Should you wish to book flights from Southampton to Inverness a brief guide to Inverness Airport is included below.

Inverness Airport
Inverness Airport is situated in the Scottish highlands and is the main access for those travelling to the North of Scotland. It is a relatively small airport, dealing with just over 700,000 passengers in 2007. The airport began life as a base for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. By the end of the 1970s the airport served flights to London Heathrow twice a day. Nowadays the low-cost airlines, Flybe and Easyjet are the largest operating from Inverness Airport. Flights are available to UK destinations as well as some chartered flights to European destinations. In 2009 flights will also be available to Dusseldorf. Flights to Inverness are quick and easy from Southampton Airport.

Parking Facilities in and around Inverness Airport
Located just outside the terminal building are three short stay car parks, with plenty of short-term spaces available. Longer term parking is available a short distance off-site, with easy links to the terminal.

Airport distance from Inverness town and other notable surrounding locations
Flights to Inverness will take you 14km or 9 miles to the east of Inverness.

Transport links to Inverness
After a quick flight from Southampton, getting from Inverness Airport to the city centre is equally straightforward. A new and improved bus service is available from just outside the terminal building. Buses are regular and the journey is quick to the city centre. Taxis are also available from outside the airport, as well as various car hire companies. If you wish to hire a car it can be easily arranged in advance to save time after your flight to Inverness.

Conference and other business facilities at Inverness Airport
Flights to Inverness could be a great idea for those travelling for business. The airport is capable of providing conference facilities ranging from small meetings to larger corporate events. The airport can easily arrange catering and equipment on request and also has bars and restaurants in the terminal. There are nearby hotels for business travellers to stay. All the business facilities can be arranged in advance by contacting the airport.