Cheap Flights from Leeds Bradford to Inverness

Flight Information

Travel from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Inverness Airport (INV) to begin your adventure in the Highlands of Scotland. Although there are no nonstop flights for this route, several major airlines offer cheap flights from Leeds to Inverness. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is less than 7 miles from the centre of Leeds. There are plenty of retail shops and restaurants at the airport for any last-minute purchases travellers need to make.

Multiple budget airlines, including Flybe, serve this airport, so there are plenty of cheap flights from Leeds to Inverness available. Inverness Airport (INV) is a modern, international facility that welcomes over 750,000 travellers each year. It is located about 9 miles from the city. There is bus service from the airport into the city. It's also possible to rent a car because there are plenty of car hires available there. Taxi service is also available.

Essential Tips for Flying to Inverness

All flights from Leeds to Inverness originating in the U.K. have travel times of just under two hours. No passport is required for flights from Leeds to Inverness. It is advised to bring a government-issued ID, such as a driving licence, with you. Check the weather forecast before departing from Leeds to Inverness. Inverness is known for its cool climate. Summers are bright, but during the winter the sun sets early in the evening. The city also gets a lot of rainfall. Bring an umbrella with you, and be prepared to dress in layers.

What to Expect When Arriving in Inverness

Inverness is the cultural centre of the famed Scottish Highlands. It's the closest major city to Loch Ness, home of Nessie the Loch Ness Monster. With a population of just under 50,000, this is a growing city. In recent years, technology companies have taken root in the city and have re-energized it. When you come from Leeds to Inverness, you'll see that Inverness is a much smaller city than Leeds.

The Caledonian Canal offers space for biking, walking and boating around beautiful waterfalls, including the Falls of Foyers and Plodda Falls. The Ness Islands are also nearby. Inverness is home to a great deal of impressive, historic architecture. Notable buildings include Inverness Cathedral, the U.K.'s first post-Reformation cathedral, and the Old High Church. It is also near Cawdor Castle, which is linked to Shakespeare's play Macbeth.

What Happens in Inverness

Festivals including the Tartan Heart Festival and the Highland Games call Inverness home. Both pop culture and the traditional Scottish way of life are celebrated here. The Eden Court complex in Inverness is home to live theatre, cinema and other performance spaces. Sports are popular in Inverness. Caledonian Thistle Football Club represents the city in the Scottish Football League. Golf is also popular. Inverness Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links and Loch Ness Golf Course are all within easy distance of the city centre.