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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Arran deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 37 miles from Isle of Arran. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 42h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 83 miles from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 37 miles from Isle of Arran. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 42h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 83 miles from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Arran

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Isle of Arran

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,886 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,375 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,295 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,889 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,487 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 295+
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Belvedere
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Glenisle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Lochranza Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Burlington Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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The Lagg
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 355+
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Renting a car in Isle of Arran

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 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$ 32.27 and C$ 43.02.

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 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$ 32.27 and C$ 43.02.