Mallaig travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mallaig

With a population of 780, Mallaig is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mallaig to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Mallaig

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Terrace (West Highland Hotel) and Island View Restaurant (West Highland Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in April
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in April
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Mallaig departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Mallaig departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

Airlines serving Mallaig

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mallaig

Most booked hotels in Mallaig

Arisaig Pods
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
The Mission Bunkhouse
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£101+
The Steam Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£72+
The Marine Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£66+
The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£110+

Hiring a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.