Mallaig travel guide

Mallaig Tourism | Mallaig Guide

You're Going to Love Mallaig

With a population of 780, Mallaig is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mallaig has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mallaig

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Terrace (West Highland Hotel) and Island View Restaurant (West Highland Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

Airlines serving Mallaig

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mallaig

Hiring a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay $3.11 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.24 and $49.65.

Expect to pay $3.11 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.24 and $49.65.