Borve Castle
The ruins of a medieval tower on Benbecula, once a stronghold of the lords of the isles.
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Airport · Benbecula, United Kingdom
Benbecula BEB
5 km from central Benbecula. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 5 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- BEB · EGPL
About the airport
Benbecula Airport is on the island of Benbecula, in the Outer Hebrides, between North Uist and South Uist, to which the island is joined by causeways. It is the airport for the Uists, with scheduled Loganair flights to Glasgow and Stornoway.
Terminals
A small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Loganair operates most of the scheduled flights, with flights to Glasgow and Stornoway.
Services
The terminal is small and facilities are basic. It is best to book a taxi or rental car in advance and to check your flight status before setting out, as weather can disrupt flights in the islands.
Getting to the city
Local bus
There are local buses on the island and across the Uists, with limited frequency; check the timetable before you travel.
Taxi / Car rental
Local taxis or a rental car, best booked before you arrive; this is the usual way of getting around the island.
CalMac
CalMac ferries sail from Lochmaddy (North Uist) and Lochboisdale (South Uist), a short drive from Benbecula.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Loganair operates most of the scheduled flights, with flights to Glasgow and Stornoway.
Benbecula
Things to do in Benbecula
Benbecula is a low-lying island in the Outer Hebrides, between North Uist and South Uist, with lochs, sandy beaches and machair landscapes; Gaelic is still spoken in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Benbecula?
Benbecula airport is about 5 km from central Benbecula.
How do I get from the airport to central Benbecula?
From Benbecula airport you can take Local bus (bus), Taxi / Car rental (taxi), and CalMac (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Benbecula airport have?
Benbecula has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Benbecula?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- View of Benbecula Airport: David Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal building: Dave Fergusson, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport buildings: Greg Morss, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Borve Castle: J M Briscoe, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Our Lady of the Isles: Howard Teale, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Howmore: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dun Vulan: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons