Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Isle of Arran travel guide

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Isle of Arran is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Isle of Arran to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Arran

Plane

Although Isle of Arran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 59 km from Isle of Arran. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 km from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Isle of Arran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 59 km from Isle of Arran. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 km from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Arran

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Isle of Arran

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,190 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Arran

Most booked hotels in Isle of Arran

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The Douglas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 426+
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Lamlash Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
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Lochranza Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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The Burlington Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Corrie Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 259+
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The Lagg
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 359+
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Renting a car in Isle of Arran

Expect to pay C$ 3.01 per litre in Isle of Arran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.08 and C$ 48.11.

Expect to pay C$ 3.01 per litre in Isle of Arran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.08 and C$ 48.11.