Inverness Airport Railway Station · ~11 min rail + ~20 min walk
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
ABZ7.8+0.4
INV7.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
ABZ7.0+0.2
INV6.8
Food & retail
Best for
ABZ
Loganair / BA / KLM hoppers connecting Aberdeen to the Northern Isles, Heathrow, or AmsterdamPriority Pass holders who want a quiet Gate 1 runway view before a morning bankTravellers happy with Jet Bus 727 or a short taxi instead of an in-terminal station
Watch out for
ABZ
Still classic 100 ml liquids (not CT 2 L leave-in-bag) — destination airports may also reinstate the clear bagBritish Airways Lounge closed for refurbishment 1 Jun–30 Sep 2026; BA elites share Northern Lights capacityExpress Drop Off is £7 / 15 minutes; no rail station in the terminal (Dyce station is ~2 miles away)
Amenities and tips
ABZ
Northern Lights Executive LoungeJet Bus 727Priority SecurityFree Wi-Fi (sign-up)
ABZ · Compact Dyce single-terminal gateway with honest 100 ml security, a solid Priority Pass lounge by Gate 1, and an electric Jet Bus instead of rail — strong for North Sea/UK hops, thin on food depth and long-haul glamour.
INV · Highland capital gateway with **easyJet**, **British Airways**, **Loganair**, **KLM**, **Aer Lingus** and seasonal leisure — plus Priority Pass **Aspire Lounge** airside by Gate 3 (**05:00–18:00**, max **3h**, cold buffet + standard alcohol complimentary).
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ABZ6.4+0.4
INV6.0
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ABZ7.0
INV7.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ABZ7.2
INV7.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ABZ6.7
INV7.2+0.5
INV
Priority Pass holders on daytime UK/EU banks before 18:00easyJet LGW/LTN/BRS/BHX and BA Heathrow connectorsLoganair Highlands & Islands + KLM Amsterdam
Helicopter / oil-and-gas terminals are separate — easy to follow the wrong check-in signs
INV
Aspire closes 18:00 on the Priority Pass strip — evening banks miss itMax stay 3 hours; smart casual / no sportswear; pre-book recommended (fee)Airport rail station is ~20 min uncovered walk to the terminalNo published MCT
Distilling House & airside cafés
Upper lounge water fountain
Jet Bus 727 from Union Square — no terminal rail
Stagecoach 727 electric buses run airport ↔ city from ~£5; Dyce station still needs a short taxi.
Still 100 ml — but no liquids bag at ABZ screening
Pack to classic 100 ml; ABZ lets those bottles stay loose in the cabin bag. Priority Security from £7.
Northern Lights by Gate 1 is the Priority Pass room
Airside 1F near Gate 1; BA lounge closed for refurb until 30 Sep 2026.
