London to Inverness (LHR–INV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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443 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA1420
BA British
320
7:55 AM
GMT T5
9:40 AM
GMT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6583
AY Finnair
320
5:15 PM
GMT T5
7:00 PM
GMT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1424
BA British
32N
5:45 PM
GMT T5
7:30 PM
GMT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1421
BA British
319
11:50 AM
GMT
1:30 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6584
AY Finnair
32N
12:45 PM
GMT
2:25 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1425
BA British
32N
8:15 PM
GMT
9:40 PM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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London to Inverness
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 443 mi 1h 45m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

LHR–INV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 443 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHR–INV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 14 320, 32N 1h45 Oneworld
AY Finnair 5 320 1h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY, BA
32N Airbus A320neo – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHR to INV direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to INV.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
405
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Inverness from London

Nearby airports with service to Inverness Airport.
Metric LHR→INV LGW→INV LTN→INV
Distance from LHR 25 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 19 23 9
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 40m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of LHR with service to Inverness Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Inverness is 0 hours the same as London.
LHR: GMT · INV: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Inverness.
Distance & Flight Time
443 mi / 714 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–INV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Inverness route.
Route details
Distance443 mi / 714 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 21 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: INV
IATA / ICAOINV / EGPE
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to INV flights.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 443 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and British Airways.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from LHR to INV. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAN, LGW, AMS, LTN and BRS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from INV to LHR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGW, LTN and BRS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LHR to INV

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Inverness Airport (INV) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and British Airways. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LHR to INV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to INV ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 443 miles (714 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Bristol (BRS).