Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Inverness Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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INV Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what to expect during your time at Inverness Airport (code: INV).
What to Expect
This small, older terminal provides flights to several UK destinations and a few international cities. Limited facilities, but WiFi is available to help pass the time and economy-class travellers can pay to access one airport lounge.
Sleeping in Inverness Airport
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal generally opens at 04:30 and closes after the last scheduled departure. Security typically shuts just after the final flight, and you cannot enter the departure lounge after security has closed. Hours vary by day:
- Monday–Friday: 04:30 – 22:00
- Saturday: 04:30 – 21:00
- Sunday: 04:30 – 22:00
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated rest zones exist. Limited armrest-free seating is available near the check-in (landside) and gates (airside), but the airport closure prevents overnight stays.. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Inverness Airport:
- Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport – A 3-5 minute walk (300 meters) to the airport. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Inverness Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Aspire Lounge – Location: Airside, next to Gate 3. Hours: 7:30 AM–7:30 PM (Mon) • 10:15 AM–7:00 PM (Tues) • 7:30 AM–7:15 PM (Wed) • 9:30 AM–8:00 PM (Thurs) • 7:30 AM–8:00 PM (Fri – Sun). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Airline invitations.
Drinking Water
Free drinking water fountains are available throughout the terminal (including landside and airside).
Food & Drink
A restaurant and café operate in the public terminal and after security, typically aligning with flight schedules. Hours change seasonally; no food outlets are open through the night.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
The airport does not offer luggage storage or lockers. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Limited power outlets are scattered through the terminal and departure lounge.
Showers
No public shower facilities are available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Inverness Airport. Connect to the ‘INV-Free-WiFi’ network; no time restrictions apply.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs dispensing British Pounds (Sterling) are available landside. There are no ATMs after security. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s international withdrawal policies before travelling.
Baby Care Facilities – A parenting room with baby-changing facilities is available landside. If locked, ask at the Information Desk for access.
Disabled Services – Assistance from the car park through to boarding is available. Passengers should arrange support at least 48 hours in advance through their airline or Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL). A landside Changing Places toilet is available and includes a hoist, adult-sized bench, and space for caregivers.
Duty-Free & Shopping – WHSmith (landside and airside) sells books, snacks, and travel essentials. Jail at the Airport (airside) offers Scottish gifts and souvenirs. Shops generally operate in line with flight schedules and close in the evening.
Information Desk – An Information Desk is located in the main concourse and can assist with general enquiries.
Medical Services – A First Aid Room is available for urgent medical assistance. Ask at the Information Desk if you require help.
Prayer Rooms – A multi-faith prayer room is available. An airport chaplain also provides support on request.
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Bus
Stagecoach Jet Bus service runs every 30 minutes between INV airport and Inverness city center. Hourly service is also available to Nairn, Forres and Elgin. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Stagecoach website.
Car Rentals
Avis and Europcar are available onsite in the terminal building.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required, but service can be pre-booked by contacting Inverness Taxis via phone, text, email or online.
Train
The Inverness Train Station can be reached by taxi in approximately 15 minutes. If you are travelling by bus, get off at Academy Street by Eastgate Shopping Center to reach the train station. Inverness Train Station is accessed by trains from all over the Highlands, including Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Last updated: 2026-02-25
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