Major Airports in Scotland

Scotland’s major airports are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Glasgow Prestwick, with Edinburgh Airport being the busiest and the primary international gateway.

Main Airports of Scotland

• Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the largest and busiest airport in Scotland, handling more than 15 million passengers in 2024 and offering extensive international and domestic routes.
• Glasgow Airport (GLA) serves Scotland’s largest city, providing flights across the UK, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East and ranking second for passenger traffic in Scotland.
• Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), located in the northeast, is a hub for regional, UK, and some international flights, important for both passengers and helicopter traffic to North Sea oil platforms.
• Inverness Airport (INV) connects the Highlands with other UK and selected European destinations and is a growing regional airport.
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) mainly serves as a low-cost and charter operations base and is notable for having its own railway station; it is less busy but still international.

Other Notable Airports

Additional airports with regional or specific geographic services include Dundee, Wick John O’Groats, Kirkwall (Orkney), Sumburgh (Shetland), Campbeltown, Oban, Islay, Tiree, Stornoway, Barra, and Benbecula.

Summary Table

Airport Name	IATA	City/Region	Remarks
Edinburgh Airport	EDI	Edinburgh	Busiest & main international gateway
Glasgow Airport	GLA	Glasgow	Key international and domestic routes
Aberdeen Airport	ABZ	Aberdeen	Mix of regional & limited international
Inverness Airport	INV	Inverness	Main Highland gateway
Glasgow Prestwick Airport	PIK	Prestwick	Budget, charter, rail link

These airports are well connected to city centers and offer comprehensive facilities for travelers.