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What to know about flights from London to Inverness?

The distance between London and Inverness is approximately 717.49km. The average flight time between London and Inverness is 1 hour 38 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£21
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Cheapest return
£40
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
717.49km
Flight distance
1h 38m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Inverness over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £21 and round-trip from £40. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Sat, Dec 5 | easyJet
        INV 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 21:00
        Inverness - London | Fri, Dec 11 | easyJet
        £40 £47
        15% off
        15% off
        £47 £40
      • LGW 09:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 11:10
        London - Inverness | Sun, Dec 6 | easyJet
        INV 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 21:00
        Inverness - London | Fri, Dec 11 | easyJet
        £40 £47
        15% off
        15% off
        £47 £40
      • LGW 09:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 11:10
        London - Inverness | Sun, Nov 8 | easyJet
        INV 17:05
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 18:25
        Inverness - London | Wed, Nov 11 | easyJet
        £41 £47
        13% off
        13% off
        £47 £41
      • LGW 10:45
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 12:30
        London - Inverness | Sat, Nov 7 | easyJet
        INV 17:05
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 18:25
        Inverness - London | Wed, Nov 11 | easyJet
        £41
        13% off
        £47 £41
      • LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Tue, Nov 24 | easyJet
        INV 10:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 11:40
        Inverness - London | Tue, Dec 1 | easyJet
        £41
        13% off
        £47 £41
      • LGW 12:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 14:20
        London - Inverness | Mon, Dec 7 | easyJet
        INV 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 21:50
        Inverness - London | Sat, Dec 12 | easyJet
        £41
        13% off
        £47 £41
      • LGW 10:45
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 12:30
        London - Inverness | Sat, Nov 21 | easyJet
        INV 09:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 11:00
        Inverness - London | Mon, Nov 23 | easyJet
        £42
        11% off
        £47 £42
      • LTN 08:05
        1h 35m
        Direct
        INV 09:40
        London - Inverness | Tue, Dec 1 | easyJet
        INV 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 21:50
        Inverness - London | Thu, Dec 3 | easyJet
        £42
        11% off
        £47 £42
      • LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Thu, Nov 26 | easyJet
        INV 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 21:50
        Inverness - London | Thu, Dec 3 | easyJet
        £42
        11% off
        £47 £42
      • LGW 13:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 15:20
        London - Inverness | Fri, Nov 27 | easyJet
        INV 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        LTN 21:50
        Inverness - London | Thu, Dec 3 | easyJet
        £42
        11% off
        £47 £42
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        INV 14:00
        London - Inverness | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        INV 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Inverness - London | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Sat, Oct 31 | easyJet
        £21 £32
        34% off
        34% off
        £32 £21
      • LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Tue, Nov 24 | easyJet
        £26 £32
        19% off
        19% off
        £32 £26
      • LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Sat, Nov 21 | easyJet
        £26 £32
        19% off
        19% off
        £32 £26
      • LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Wed, Nov 18 | easyJet
        £26
        19% off
        £32 £26
      • LGW 12:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 14:20
        London - Inverness | Mon, Dec 7 | easyJet
        £26
        19% off
        £32 £26
      • LGW 18:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        INV 20:35
        London - Inverness | Sat, Dec 5 | easyJet
        £26
        19% off
        £32 £26
      • LGW 14:00
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 15:45
        London - Inverness | Tue, Dec 8 | easyJet
        £28
        13% off
        £32 £28
      • LGW 12:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 14:10
        London - Inverness | Tue, Oct 13 | easyJet
        £28
        13% off
        £32 £28
      • LTN 07:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        INV 08:55
        London - Inverness | Mon, Nov 23 | easyJet
        £29
        9% off
        £32 £29
      • LGW 09:40
        1h 45m
        Direct
        INV 11:25
        London - Inverness | Sun, Nov 8 | easyJet
        £29
        9% off
        £32 £29
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        INV 14:00
        London - Inverness | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from London to Inverness operate an average of 15 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 27.3% on-time departure rate and a 88.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for London to Inverness flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from London to Inverness, including easyJet, British Airways and . easyJet currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Inverness according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Inverness Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Inverness?

Average price of one-way tickets from London to Inverness booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from London to Inverness, fares are lowest in November (£61) and highest in July (£89).

£89
£75
£61
£47
    Cheapest
  • £87
    Oct
  • £61
    Nov
  • £71
    Dec
  • £61
    Jan
  • £66
    Feb
  • £65
    Mar
  • £64
    Apr
  • £81
    May
  • £71
    Jun
  • £89
    Jul
  • £89
    Aug
  • £84
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from London to Inverness?

Average price of return tickets from London to Inverness booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from London to Inverness, fares are lowest in October (£60) and highest in August (£175).

£175
£118
£60
£3
  • £60
    Oct
  • £72
    Nov
  • £150
    Dec
  • £106
    Jan
  • £105
    Feb
  • £118
    Mar
  • £143
    Apr
  • £160
    May
  • £151
    Jun
  • £151
    Jul
  • £175
    Aug
  • £103
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Inverness?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £21 (for example, LGW–INV on Sat, Oct 31). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, easyJet offers fares from £40, departing on Sat, Dec 5 and returning on Fri, Dec 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Inverness with the following airlines, including: easyJet British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from London (LON) to Inverness (INV) takes an average of 1 hour 38 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Inverness is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 47 direct flights operate each week between London and Inverness. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    easyJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – U2621 (departure at 06:03) easyJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – U2847 (departure at 15:16)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Inverness on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Oct 31, with one-way fares from just £21.
    · Compare airlines. easyJet currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Inverness.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Inverness is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Inverness on October 13, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at £36.
  • Flights to Inverness can arrive at: Inverness Airport (INV). The most common route connects London Luton Airport and Inverness Airport (LTN–INV).
  • The time difference between Inverness and London is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Inverness is £149. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from London to Inverness is £105. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Inverness, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Inverness. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights from London to Inverness

Introduction of Flights from London to Inverness

Airlines operating London to Inverness flights

If you’re looking for flights from London to Inverness, you have three major airlines to choose from: oneworld, British Airways and easyJet.

Earliest and latest flights from London to Inverness

The earliest flight is by British Airways. It departs from London Heathrow at 08:55 and arrives in Inverness at 10:40. The latest is from easyJet, departing from London Gatwick at 18:55 and arriving at 20:35.

Lowest price for flights from London to Inverness

The cheapest return flight from London to Inverness is £51.

Average flight time / distance from London to Inverness

The distance from London to Inverness is 444 miles (714 km). Average flight time is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Airports in London

In total, there are three London airports that run flight services to Inverness. These are Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton.

Heathrow

With its five terminals, 1,300 daily flights and more than 80 million passengers each year, Heathrow is London’s biggest and busiest airport. As such, it offers a wide selection of passenger services – from retail outlets and shower facilities to restaurants and multi-faith prayer rooms. Located near Hounslow to the west of the city, there are many ways to reach Heathrow from the city centre: Train. The Heathrow Express is the fastest and most effective way to get across London. Services depart from London Paddington every 15 mins and take about 15 minutes to get there. Tickets cost £5.50. Taxi. A taxi from the city to London Heathrow will take approx. 1 hour, depending on traffic. The journey is roughly 20 miles (32 km) via the A4 and M4 motorways, so expect to pay a fare of around £45–£55 for a regular 4-seater saloon car. Bus. Express coach services to and from Heathrow are provided by several operators, including National Express, megabus and RailAir. Tickets cost £17, while the journey time from London Victoria Coach Station is approx. 50 minutes (allow for more time in case of traffic). London Underground. The tube is a cheap and easy way to reach the airport. Heathrow is on the Piccadilly line, with stations in Terminal 2 & 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Tickets are around £6 and journey time from the city centre is approx. 45 min.

Gatwick

Situated nearly 30 miles (48 km) south of London, Gatwick has 2 terminals. Other facilities include assistance desks and help points, dedicated personal changing rooms and shower facilities, and special services to assist people travelling with physical disabilities. There’s even some innovative passenger therapy on offer, such as oxygen treatment and the relaxing Sensory Room. To get from central London to Gatwick, you have a number of options to choose from: Hit the road: Set off from the city via the A23 and M23 motorways, and you’ll arrive within an hour. If you’re taking a taxi, expect the fare to reach £60-£90 for a single trip. Take a train: Three direct rail services are available from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport. The Gatwick Express is the fastest, the quickest (journey time of 30 min) and the cheapest, with tickets priced at £17.80. Southern trains also go from London Victoria to Gatwick, while Thameslink trains set off from London St Pancras. Tickets are around £20-40, with a journey time of approx. 50 min. Go by bus: National Express coaches travel from London Victoria Coach Station to Gatwick Airport up to 11 times a day, with prices starting at £6–£8 one-way. Journey time is around 1 hour 45 mins.

Luton

Located just outside Luton in Bedfordshire, the airport is popular among low-cost airlines flying to Europe. Each year around 15 million passengers pass through its single terminal, which is home to 60 check-in desks, modern baggage and flight information systems, and a wide selection of shops, restaurants and bars. The airport is quite far from the centre of London, but also benefits from a range of transport connections to the city: By road: Driving to Luton Airport from central London will take at least 1 hour 30 min. National Express coaches go from London to Luton Airport up to 35 times a day (tickets only £5). A taxi ride is quicker but will cost around £45. By rail: Direct trains to Luton Airport Parkway are available from Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and St Pancras International. Budget around 2 hours for your journey and expect to pay at least £18.40 for a ticket.

Airports in Inverness

Located 9 miles (14.4 km) east of the city centre, Inverness Airport is the main business and leisure hub for travel to the Scottish Highlands and nearby islands. There’s no direct rail access at the airport, but it can be reached easily by car on the B9039, via the Inverness-to-Nairn A96 road. Airport facilities include a branch of WHSmith, where passengers can grab some last-minute essentials before their flight. There’s also a restaurant, a café / bar, a coffee shop, a cash machine, an exclusive lounge, a chapel, baby changing facilities, a post box, Internet access and conference room facilities for business travellers.

How to get to the city centre from the airport

Inverness Airport is just a 20-minute drive from the city centre, so is easily accessible by taxi. Inverness Taxis are the airport’s official taxi partner and can be located in the pickup zone just outside the terminal building. Expect to pay around £19.50 for a one-way trip.

Destination Inverness: Recommended Attractions in Inverness

1. Loch Ness and Urqhuart Castle

Head south from Inverness and you’ll find Scotland’s most famous site – the iconic yet mysterious Loch Ness. Explore the crumbling castle walls and scan the loch for signs of Nessie – there be monsters!

2. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

From archaeology to artworks and from jewellery to paintings and Jacobean bagpipes, this free museum and gallery is packed with some of Scotland’s most priceless treasures.

3. Whin Park Four different adventure play areas, a pond, zip lines, a modelled crashed plane feature and climbing structures with slides – for travellers with wee ones, Whin Park is a real winner.

4. Leakey’s Bookshop

Established in 1979, Scotland’s biggest second-hand bookshop is the place to put your feet up and get lost in a really good read. There’s even a log fire for extra cosiness.

5. Clava Cairns

Dating back to around 4,000 years ago, this incredibly well-preserved Bronze-Age site is just 15 minutes from Inverness and brings ancient history vividly back to life.

6. Culloden Battlefield

Site of the last pitched battle ever fought on British soil, Culloden has an interactive visitor centre with artefacts from both sides of the conflict, brought to life through immersive cinema.

7. Eden Court Theatre and Cinema

Located on the banks of the River Ness, Eden Court is the Scottish Highlands’ biggest entertainment venue and the place to be for dance, drama, music, comedy and much more.

8. Inverness Castle

Located right in the heart of the city, Inverness Castle has proudly stood on this spot since 11AD. Explore its amazing history and scale its towers for beautiful views of the city below.

9. Inverness Botanic Gardens

These free gardens have a range of colourful plants and trees, along with ponds, a hothouse, wildflower meadow and cactus nursery. A green and glorious day in the great outdoors.

10. The Orkney Isles

Just a short ferry ride from Inverness, the Orkneys are a haven for wildlife and dramatic coastal walks; expect to see seabirds, kestrels and peregrine falcons, along with some fascinating historical sites.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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