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

Stornoway travel guide

Stornoway Tourism | Stornoway Guide

You're Going to Love Stornoway

With a population of 5,423, Stornoway is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Stornoway

Stornoway in August
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in August
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stornoway in August, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Stornoway, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Stornoway

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Stornoway

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,886 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,464 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Hiring a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.52 and $48.69.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.52 and $48.69.