Parking
Here at Inverness Airport we want to make travel simple. That is why we provide easy, convenient parking facilities to match your travel plans. Whether it is a flying visit or a month-long adventure, we have everything covered.
Changes to our car parking system - 12 June 2025
From 12 June 2025, the location of the FREE Drop Off Point has moved, with an increased FREE drop off time of up to 15-minutes. No return within one hour. Signage is available to direct you to the new location. To see the new Drop Off location, please view this simplified airport map.
New parking charges also apply from 12 June and you can view these here.
Premium drop off is available at the front of the terminal from 12 June 2025, parking rates apply. Accessible drop off for Blue Badge holders or users of our Special Assistance service is available with up to 20-minutes FREE drop off. Beyond this time, standard car parking charges apply.
Short Stay Parking
For stays of 48 hours or less, we recommend using our short stay car parks particularly if you are not booking your parking in advance, as this will be the most cost effective option. Our short stay car parks are located near to the terminal building. Our useful car park map can help point you in the right direction.
Long Stay Parking
Our long stay car park is located beyond the short stay zones. We recommend this option for those who are parking for over 48 hours, although cheaper rates may be available within the short stay car park if booking parking in advance. We recommend that long stay parking is booked before you arrive at the airport. Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance of your travels. Visit our online booking service for more information.
Premium, Accessible & Charged Drop Off Parking
Our premium car park provides parking for short and long stay Blue Badge accessible passengers. It can also be used for dropping off passengers - charges will apply. This zone is directly in front of the terminal building for easy access.
For more information on our parking facilities, take a look at our handy car park map.
Accessible drop off for Blue Badge holders or users of our Special Assistance service will continue to be available with up to 20-minutes FREE. Beyond this time, standard car parking charges apply. We recommend pre-booking for long stays in this zone.
Should you require any assistance with your parking in this area, please visit our team at the information desk, which is located within the terminal building.
Payment Options
We recommend to all customers that parking is pre-booked. You can book parking at our airport up to 12 months in advance of your travel. It is important to note that pre-booking is not available within 12 hours of your arrival at the airport.
For the best value, we recommend our customers book short stay parking for stays of under 48 hours. Long stay parking is normally more cost effective beyond 48 hours when booked in advance.
For online booking we accept payments via Visa and Mastercard. There are no card fees applicable and all payment details are securely managed. We cannot accept American Express.
Customers who have not pre-booked their car park stay can use our pay-on-foot machines. These are located outside the terminal building. There is one dedicated cash and card payment machine and this is located immediately outside the terminal buildng. It is possible to pay by debit or credit card at the exit barriers and other pay-on-foot machines.
Overstay charges are based on the standard parking rate.
Managing My Booking
Customers who have pre-booked parking will receive a confirmation email. This will also include their customer booking reference. You will receive this confirmation approximately five minutes after completing your booking. If you haven’t received your confirmation please contact our information desk. The number is 01667 464000.
A copy of your email confirmation is available by logging into the ‘Manage my Booking’ portal.
Amendments to bookings should be completed 24 hours before arriving at the airport. To update or cancel your booking, visit the ‘Manage my Booking’ portal
How our car parking barrier system works
Please make sure that you read the following information before you use any of our car parks. Currently the barrier no longer produces tickets as the barriers recognise car registrations on entry and exit. You still need to pay for your parking at the pay station or the exit barrier before you leave the car park. In the unlikely event that the barrier is unable to read your car registration it will produce a ticket to use as an alternative. Should you need any assistance, press the buzzer at the barrier and this will connect you with a member of the team.
What if I have pre-booked my parking online?
We advise all passengers to book parking online in advance to get the best rates. Please ensure you follow your confirmation email instructions to park in the correct car park as the barrier lift for all cars entering. You do not need to take a ticket or make a payment at the pay station. To exit the car park, approach the exit barrier and this will raise automatically. If you experience any issues then please use the assistance buzzer and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Information about our car parks
Our short stay car parks are located outside Inverness Airport terminal. It should be noted that our long stay car park is approximately ten minutes by foot. Special assistance points are available in the Premium and Accessible Car Park. These call points give you direct access to our information desk. Our team will be happy to arrange any assistance you need.
Parking facilities are regularly patrolled for extra security. We would also like to note that there are no restrictions on vehicle height.
Directions to our car parking facilities:
- Information is available for those who have pre-booked via their booking confirmation email.
- For those who have not pre-booked, take a look at our airport parking map for further guidance.
Coach and Motorcycle
Customers on motorcycles can park in any of our car parking facilities. Parking will be charged at the advertised rates for each car park.
Parking for coach services can be accessed via our restricted access lane. This is situated at the front of the terminal building. Parking is limited to under two hours and cost per coach is £10.
Payment for coach parking can be made in advance by contacting our information desk team. Their number is 01667 464000. Payments can also be made onsite if necessary.
If using a minibus service to drop-off and pick-up, this service can use any of our onsite car parks. Minibuses are not permitted to use the restricted access lane.