Kisimul Castle
A medieval castle on an islet in Castlebay bay, the historic seat of Clan MacNeil.
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Airport · Barra, United Kingdom
Barra BRR
8 km from central Barra. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Barra Airport is on the island of Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, and its runway is the beach of Tràigh Mhòr: planes land on the sand, so flight times depend on the tide. It is one of the most unusual airports in Europe, and Loganair connects it with Glasgow.
Terminals
A small terminal beside the beach of Tràigh Mhòr. The runway is the beach itself: planes land on the sand, so flight times depend on the tide. Loganair operates the scheduled flights, with flights to Glasgow.
Services
The terminal is small and facilities are basic. As the runway is the beach, flight times change from day to day with the tide; check the schedule and your flight status before setting out, and book a taxi in advance.
Getting to the city
Local bus
There are local buses on the island, to Castlebay, with limited frequency; check the timetable before you travel.
Taxi
Local taxis; it is best to book ahead. It takes about 20 min to Castlebay.
CalMac
CalMac ferries link Castlebay with Oban and Lochboisdale, and Ardmhor with Eriskay.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal beside the beach of Tràigh Mhòr. The runway is the beach itself: planes land on the sand, so flight times depend on the tide. Loganair operates the scheduled flights, with flights to Glasgow.
Barra
Things to do in Barra
Barra is a small island in the Outer Hebrides, with Kisimul Castle in Castlebay bay, white-sand beaches and an airport whose runway is a beach.
Vatersay Beach
A beach of pale sand on the neighbouring island of Vatersay, joined to Barra by a causeway.
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Castlebay
The island's main village and ferry port, with houses around the bay and Kisimul Castle in view.
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Tràigh Mhòr
The big beach in the north of the island, known for its cockles and because it serves as the airport runway.
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How far is the airport from central Barra?
Barra airport is about 8 km from central Barra.
How do I get from the airport to central Barra?
From Barra airport you can take Local bus (bus), Taxi, and CalMac (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Barra airport have?
Barra has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Barra?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- View of Barra Airport: David Hignett, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport runway is the beach of Tràigh Mhòr: Gordon Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A Twin Otter turboprop at the airport: David Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kisimul Castle: Paul Store, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vatersay Beach: michael hardman, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castlebay: F Leask, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tràigh Mhòr: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons