Cheap Flights from Inverness to London Gatwick

This information is correct as of November 2015

Airlines that fly from Inverness to Gatwick

easyJet offer direct flights from Inverness to London-Gatwick. This is the airport's busiest route so we recommend booking your tickets as early as possible.

Terminal Information – Departing

Inverness Airport has one terminal with a small but sufficient range of facilities. There are two airside cafes and two souvenir shops. There's also a WHSmith if you need some light-reading or snacks for the 'plane. The airport has one executive lounge run by Servisair. Entry prices start at £17.99*. It's a great place to unwind before you fly, with unlimited Wi-Fi and a good selection of complimentary snacks and drinks. Note that under 12's aren't allowed in the lounge unless flying business class. If you have a bit of work to get on with you can check into The Exchange, the airport's exclusive business hub. There are plenty of desks, free Wi-Fi, and everything else you need to get a bit of work done.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Flights from Inverness generally land at Gatwick Airport's North Terminal. The airport's train station is in the South Terminal, so if you're planning on taking a train into the city you will need to catch the free inter-terminal shuttle first. The Gatwick Express offers the fastest route into the city, taking half an hour to reach London Victoria. Single tickets cost £19.90* if you buy them at the ticket office on the day, but are often cheaper if you reserve them in advance. Southern and Thameslink trains also run between the airport and the city. Tickets are cheaper but journey times are slower. If you prefer to take the bus you can hop on the local MetroBus, or reserve a seat on one of the coaches. National Express and easyBus both serve the airport. There's a taxi rank outside the airport, but this is quite an expensive way of travelling: expect to pay at least £90* for the journey into Central London. If you prefer to drive yourself you'll find car hire desks in both terminals. Compare car hire at Skyscanner now.

Practical Information

You don't need a passport to fly to London from Inverness. You will need to bring an approved form of ID for security. easyJet accept driving licenses, EU/Swiss national identity cards, armed forces identity cards, police warrant cards/badges, airport employee security identity passes, CitizenCards, photographic firearm certificates, government issued identity cards, SMART cards, electoral identity cards, and passports that have expired up to five years ago. Pension books are the only form of non-photographic ID accepted by the airline.

What to expect in London

Although London is considered expensive, prices aren't a lot higher than what you would expect in Inverness. The weather is a lot warmer, with an average summer temperature of 19°C and an average winter temperature of 7°C. Scottish banknotes are notoriously hard to spend in London. We recommend visiting the cash machine once you arrive at Gatwick Airport, or sticking to your debit card for the duration of your stay.

*Prices subject to change