Why go
- Island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
- Known for Cloud Island, Norse languages, bridges, nature.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including The Quiraing.
- Served by Stornoway Airport (SYY).
History
The Isle of Skye, or simply Skye, is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous hub dominated by the Cuillin, the rocky slopes of which provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country. Although Sgitheanach has been suggested to describe a winged shape, no definitive agreement exists as to the name's origin.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Saab 340, D38) · 4 routes: Benbecula*, Edinburgh*, Glasgow*, Inverness*
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41) · 1 route: Aberdeen
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Flybe BE (DHT) · 1 route: Glasgow*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Stornoway Airport (SYY); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SYY has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Aberdeen, Benbecula, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: waiting room, 7.9 mi); routes include Sconser – Raasay.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Isle of Skye, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.