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
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in April
Estimated hotel price
£50
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, KLM 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 DRIVALIA , 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, KLM 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

Airlines serving Mallaig

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,562 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 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)
£98+
The Mission Bunkhouse
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£49+
West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£101+
The Steam Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
The Marine Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£67+
The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£106+

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 £17.81 and £23.74.

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 £17.81 and £23.74.