Scottish Highlands and Islands

Remote & Island

Scottish Island
Airports

Scotland's island airports provide vital lifeline connections for remote communities across the Highlands, Islands, and Northern Isles. Many of these airports are operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) and served exclusively by Loganair, Scotland's own airline. These routes are often subsidised under the Public Service Obligation (PSO) scheme to ensure island communities maintain access to essential services.

Barra Airport
BRR

Barra Airport

Barra Airport is one of the most unique airports in the world. Located on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, the airport's runway is a tidal beach — Traigh Mhòr — which is only usable at low tide. The beach is cleared of seaweed and obstacles before each flight, and the timetable is dictated by the tides.

The airport was opened in 1936 and has been serving the island community ever since. It is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Glasgow International Airport. The flight takes approximately 50 minutes and offers spectacular views of the Hebridean islands.

Operated by:Loganair
Glasgow International
Stornoway Airport
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Stornoway Airport

Stornoway Airport is the main airport serving the Isle of Lewis, the largest of the Outer Hebrides islands. Located about 2 miles east of Stornoway town centre, the airport provides vital transport links for the island's population of around 20,000 people.

The airport is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, and Aberdeen. The airport handles around 100,000 passengers annually and is an important gateway to the Western Isles.

Operated by:Loganair
GlasgowEdinburghInvernessAberdeen
Benbecula Airport
BEB

Benbecula Airport

Benbecula Airport serves the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, providing essential transport connections for the island's community and the nearby islands of North and South Uist.

The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) and is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Glasgow International Airport. The island is home to a military base, which also uses the airport.

Operated by:Loganair
Glasgow International
Campbeltown Airport
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Campbeltown Airport

Campbeltown Airport, also known as Machrihanish Airport, is located on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll and Bute. It is one of Scotland's most remote airports, situated about 2 miles west of Campbeltown town centre.

The airport is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Glasgow International Airport. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes and offers stunning views of the Kintyre Peninsula and the surrounding sea.

Operated by:Loganair
Glasgow International
Tiree Airport
TRE

Tiree Airport

Tiree Airport serves the Isle of Tiree, one of the most westerly of the Scottish islands and one of the sunniest places in Scotland. The island is famous for its beautiful white sandy beaches and is a popular destination for windsurfers and kitesurfers.

The airport is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Glasgow International Airport. The flight takes approximately 45 minutes and offers spectacular views of the Hebridean islands.

Operated by:Loganair
Glasgow International
Islay Airport
ILY

Islay Airport

Islay Airport serves the Isle of Islay, famous worldwide for its single malt whisky distilleries. The island is home to eight working distilleries, including Laphroaig, Ardbeg, and Bowmore, making it a popular destination for whisky enthusiasts from around the world.

The airport is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Glasgow International Airport. The flight takes approximately 40 minutes.

Operated by:Loganair
Glasgow International
Wick John O'Groats Airport
WIC

Wick John O'Groats Airport

Wick John O'Groats Airport is the most northerly airport on the Scottish mainland, located about 1 mile north of Wick town centre in Caithness. It serves the far north of Scotland, including the famous John O'Groats, the northernmost point of mainland Britain.

The airport is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The surrounding area offers spectacular Highland scenery, historic castles, and the famous Caithness flagstone landscape.

Operated by:Loganair
EdinburghAberdeen
Kirkwall Airport
KOI

Kirkwall Airport

Kirkwall Airport is the main airport serving the Orkney Islands, located about 3 miles southeast of Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney. The Orkney Islands are home to some of Scotland's most remarkable prehistoric monuments, including the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, and Maeshowe, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The airport is served by Loganair, which operates regular services to Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness, as well as inter-island services to the smaller Orkney islands.

Operated by:Loganair
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Scotland's Airline

Loganair — Connecting
Scotland's Islands

Loganair is Scotland's own airline and the primary operator of island routes across the Highlands and Islands. Founded in 1962, Loganair has been providing vital air connections to Scotland's remote communities for over 60 years.

The airline operates the world-famous Barra beach landing, the world's shortest scheduled commercial flight (Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney, lasting just 1.5 minutes), and dozens of other unique island routes that are essential lifelines for remote communities.

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60+
Years Operating
Est. 1962
40+
Routes
Across Scotland
1.5
Minutes
World's Shortest Flight
8+
Island Airports
Served by Loganair