Transportation Guide

Inverness Airport is small, friendly, and easy to navigate. Whether you're arriving before joining one of our tours or extending your stay afterward, getting into Inverness or Nairn is straightforward.

The best advice we can give you is simple: Take your time.

There is only one terminal, signs are easy to follow, and transportation options are clearly marked once you leave the arrivals hall.

After collecting your luggage:

• Follow signs to Exit/Arrivals.
• Bus stops are located directly outside the terminal.
• Taxis wait immediately outside the main entrance.
• If you've pre booked transportation, your driver will typically meet you in the arrivals hall or just outside the terminal.

Address

The hotel is located just south of Inverness city centre and is approximately:

• 10 to 15 minutes by taxi
• 30 to 40 minutes by public bus
• 30 to 35 minute walk from Inverness Railway Station

Option 1: Taxi (Recommended)

For most travelers, especially after a long flight or when carrying luggage, we recommend taking a taxi.

Travel Time: Approximately 10 to 15 minutes

Estimated Cost: £20 to £30 depending on traffic and time of day.

Simply tell the driver: “The Ambassador Hotel on Culduthel Road, please.”

Most drivers know the hotel. Payment by credit or debit card is accepted by most taxis, but carrying a small amount of cash is always helpful.

Option 2: Public Bus

The airport is served by the Stagecoach 11 and 27 routes, although service varies throughout the day.

Travel into Inverness Bus Station.

From the bus station you can either walk approximately 15 to 20 minutes to the hotel or take a short five minute taxi ride.

Google Maps is excellent for finding the next available departure.

If you're staying a day or two before the tour, The Ambassador Hotel is within walking distance of:

• Inverness Castle area
• River Ness
• Eden Court Theatre
• Restaurants and cafés
• Grocery stores
• Pharmacies

The city centre is roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk away.

Taxi (Recommended)

Book through hotel reception or call a local taxi.

Travel Time: Approximately 10 to 15 minutes

Estimated Fare: £20 to £30

For domestic UK flights, arrive about 2 hours before departure. For international flights, allow 2 to 3 hours.

Public Bus

Walk to one of the nearby bus stops serving the airport routes. Allow additional time since buses run on scheduled timetables. Google Maps provides live departure information and is generally very accurate.

• Google Maps
• Stagecoach Bus App
• Uber, although availability in Inverness is limited, so taxis are generally easier

• The Castle Tavern
• The Mustard Seed
• Encore Café
• River House Restaurant
• Tesco Express
• Co op Food

These are excellent choices if you arrive late or need breakfast before meeting the group.

• Inverness Airport is much smaller than most international airports, making it easy to navigate.
• Taxi queues are usually short.
• Google Maps works exceptionally well throughout the Highlands.
• Keep a light waterproof jacket handy because the weather can change quickly.
• Most businesses accept contactless payments.