{"id":182906,"date":"2025-06-14T04:50:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T04:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/182906\/"},"modified":"2025-06-14T04:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T04:50:11","slug":"tiny-uk-airport-named-among-europes-best-but-its-nowhere-near-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/182906\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiny UK airport named among Europe’s best but it’s nowhere near London"},"content":{"rendered":"

This small airport in Scotland has been listed as one of the best in Europe by the Airport Service Quality Awards – one of only two UK airports recognised across all categories this year\"ImageInverness Airport is nine miles from Inverness city centre(Image: AP)<\/p>\n

In an era of flashy global airports<\/a> boasting waterfalls and amusement parks that put Heathrow to shame, there is one small UK airport that is a consistent star.<\/p>\n

This tiny airport in Scotland has been named one of the best in Europe <\/a>for the past five years running, in fact. Inverness <\/a>Airport has been recognised once again by the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Inverness was listed among the top six airports in Europe which service under two million passengers annually.<\/p>\n

Airports Council International<\/a> determines the best airports based on a survey measuring passenger satisfaction. The awards recognises airports with the top 20 percent overall satisfaction score – organised by size and region.<\/p>\n

\"ImageInverness Airport was one of only two UK airports recognised across all award categories(Image: Daily Record)READ MORE: Abandoned Greek airport and huge \u00a37.2bn plans to transform it into seaside city<\/a><\/p>\n

Inverness was among six European airports<\/a> recognised in its section, the only airport in the category in the UK. In fact, the Scottish airport was the only hub in the category not based in Spain.<\/p>\n

The only other UK airport included in the awards was Newcastle International Airport in the two to five million passengers per year category.<\/p>\n

Inverness Airport\u2019s exemplary staff also received recognition from the Airports Council International. The airport <\/a>won another ASQ award for having some of the most dedicated airport staff<\/a> in Europe – for the third year in a row.<\/p>\n

Graeme Bell, General Manager of Inverness Airport, said: “To win these awards for the fifth consecutive year is an incredible achievement and a proud moment for everyone involved with Inverness Airport.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing recognised for the third year running as the Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in Europe as well is a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our entire team,\u201d Bell continued.<\/p>\n

\"AirportInverness Airport was also lauded for the dedication of its staff(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Inverness Airport is located nine miles east of Inverness city centre and is a key transport hub for the Highlands <\/a>and Islands. The airport hosts carriers including Loganair, TUI<\/a>, KLM, easyJet and British Airways. It offers routes to the likes of London, Majorca, Belfast and the Outer Hebrides.<\/p>\n

If you interested in experiencing the exceptional customer service first-hand, you might want to consider a festive trip to Finland <\/a>later this year. Inverness Airport will host a one-day trip to Lapland on December 13, 2025.<\/p>\n

Passengers will depart from Inverness in the morning and return the same day, experiencing husky rides and ice skating in Lapland in-between.<\/p>\n

2024 ASQ Award winners for European airports servicing under two million annual passengers:<\/p>\n