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 August
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in August
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Isle of Benbecula (BEB), which is located 106 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 Isle of Benbecula (BEB), which is located 106 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 (4,043 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,475 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,408 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
LOT
Good (653 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,622 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (148 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (863 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,011 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,389 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (883 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (28 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (748 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Mallaig

Hiring a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.72 and $48.96.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.72 and $48.96.