Loading map...
INV → SYY
Which side of the plane to sit from Inverness Airport (Inverness) to Stornoway Airport (Stornoway)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the central Highlands and the spectacular mountains of North Harris during the descent into Stornoway.
Search flights from INV to SYY
Torridon Mountains
Ancient, jagged peaks like Liathach and Beinn Eighe rising sharply from deep glens.
Loch Maree
A stunning loch featuring ancient pine islands and the massive silhouette of Slioch.
The Gairloch Coast
The rugged Wester Ross coastline with hidden white sand beaches and rocky coves.
Mountains of Harris
The rocky Clisham and lunar-like landscapes of North Harris visible during the descent.
The Minch
The vast stretch of water separating the mainland from the Outer Hebrides.
Choose the left side for the most iconic Highland peaks. For photography, aim for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains of Wester Ross and Harris. Clear winter days offer spectacular snow-capped views, though cloud cover is frequent in this region.
Get eSIMs for United Kingdom
Get eSIMs for United Kingdom
Cromarty Firth
Deep water firth with oil rigs and industrial scenery visible right after takeoff.
Ben Wyvis
The massive, rounded bulk of this Munro dominates the horizon north of the route.
Ullapool & Loch Broom
The picturesque white-washed village on the shores of Loch Broom visible to the north.
The Summer Isles
A scattered archipelago off the Coigach peninsula visible as the flight leaves the coast.
Eye Peninsula
The narrow neck of land where Stornoway Airport is located, surrounded by the Atlantic.
The right side is ideal for spotting the unique, isolated 'island' peaks of Assynt, such as Suilven, in the far distance. Keep an eye out for the CalMac ferry crossing the Minch between Ullapool and Stornoway, which often appears as a small white wake far below.
Book Hotels in StornowayDistance: 154 km (96 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: INV (57.54249954223633, -4.047500133514403)
Arrival: SYY (58.215599060058594, -6.3311100006103525)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.