A Loganair aircraft above the Hebrides · Illustration generated with AI Few airlines are as woven into a country's geography as Loganair is into Scotland's. Its lifeline network keeps the islands connected to the mainland, and to each other. This is the hub guide to flying to the Scottish islands. Each island below has its own in-depth guide covering routes, aircraft, baggage, the ferry alternative and what to do when you land.
Orkney
Kirkwall is the gateway to Orkney, with Loganair flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness. Orkney is also home to the world's shortest scheduled flight, the roughly 90-second hop from Westray to Papa Westray. Read the full guide to flights to Orkney.
Shetland
Sumburgh is Britain's northern gateway, with Loganair links from Aberdeen (the shortest hop), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Kirkwall. Read the full guide to flights to Shetland.
The Outer Hebrides
Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis links the Outer Hebrides to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. Read the full guide to flights to Stornoway and the Isle of Lewis.
Barra's beach runway
Barra is the only airport in the world with scheduled flights landing on a tidal beach. The timetable shifts with the tides, and Loganair operates the lifeline service from Glasgow. Read the full guide to flights to Barra and its famous beach runway.
The Inner Hebrides
Islay, the whisky island, is a 40-minute Loganair hop from Glasgow, and Tiree, the sunniest island in the UK, is served by the same 19-seat Twin Otter that flies Barra. Read the full guides to flights to Islay and flights to Tiree.
Booking island flights
Island fares and schedules vary by season, and the smallest aircraft carry tight baggage limits. Browse Loganair, or start from any Scottish airport to plan your trip.
Route details verified July 2026. Always reconfirm schedules and allowances directly with the operator before travelling.
