Birmingham to Inverness flights
Birmingham International is one of the UK’s largest airports and handled over 9 million passengers in 2006. It is one of the most accessible airports in Europe being at the centre of the UK’s motorway network enabling easy access to all major cities. It is also next to both the National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Rail Station and provides a 90 second, no hassle connection between the two. Birmingham International Station links directly to the national rail network with hourly services to Central London, which is only 76 minutes away.
Over 50 airlines operate scheduled and charter services to more than 100 destinations. These include domestic flights, many European destinations and daily departures to New York and Dubai, together with frequent flights to the Indian sub-continent. Many low cost airlines also use Birmingham as a base for flights to domestic destinations, including Birmingham to Inverness flights. Cheap Birmingham to Inverness flights are available through Flybe, who operate a seven day per week return service to the Scottish Highland destination.
Flybe offers Birmingham to Inverness flights that depart from Terminal 2. Flybe often run promotional cheap Birmingham to Inverness flight offers so it is worth checking their website on a regular basis.
Situated in the Highlands, Inverness Airport (INV) operates as the main entryway to travel in the North of Scotland. The terminal handles over 330 scheduled flights per week with over 558,000 passengers travelling through the airport per year.
There are very few business facilities available at the airport but there are a range of hotels and apartments within the city of Inverness to suit all budgets and purposes. Many of these are small family run establishments that offer a warm and friendly welcome as well as comprehensive conference and meeting facilities.
Inverness is the largest airport in the Highlands and Islands regions and visitors can explore both the immediate Highland areas or catch connecting flights to the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Either way, the natural beauty and friendliness of the people make Inverness an ideal location for a break.
There is a regular, up to every 30 minute, bus service from the airport to the city and also an hourly service to the nearby town of Nairn. There is also a plentiful supply of taxis. There are also car hire facilities available in the terminal. Ample short and long term car parking facilities can also be found close to the airport.
The city of Inverness lies around 20 minutes, or eight miles, west of the airport and is one of the fastest growing business and social centres in the UK. The city lies over three hours drive north of Edinburgh and has daily rail connections to London, over 500 miles to the south.
The city and the surrounding area have a population of over 65,000 people. History points to Inverness being founded around 400 with a number of castles and forts being established thereafter at the first crossing point of the River Ness including, in 1040, one by King Malcolm III (cast as Macbeth by Shakespeare). Inverness was awarded its charter as a Royal Burgh in 1158 by King David of Scotland. In 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated in the Battle of Culloden - the last battle on British soil. Close by, Fort George - now considered one of the best examples of an 18th century fort in Europe - was built about 11 miles northwest of the city. The Caledonian Canal, linking Inverness to the west coast of Scotland via Loch Ness, was completed in 1822 by Thomas Telford.
Once in Inverness, there are many walks and tours around the river. The award winning Floral Hall and Gardens, with a subtropical indoor oasis is worth a visit as it features a waterfall and pond with Koi Carp and collections of insects.
Despite Inverness’ rapid growth, it has retained its character as a traditional market town with many interesting sites including the castle, cathedral, theatre and many family restaurants.
One of the most famous natural features of the Inverness area is Loch Ness, home to Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. There are daily boat trips from the river within the city out to the loch. There are also coach trips and car hire options.