How to find cheap flights to Machrihanish Airport (CAL)
Right now, $816 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Machrihanish Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to CAL for $680.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Campbeltown, where Machrihanish Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Campbeltown. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Campbeltown, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Machrihanish Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Campbeltown
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Campbeltown in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to CAL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Travel to Campbeltown in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CAL, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Campbeltown then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy traveling in. Campbeltown is warmest in August, with averages of between 54ºF and 61ºF.
Ranging from 37ºF to 48ºF, February is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? April is the driest month in Campbeltown, averaging seven days of rain.
December has the wettest weather. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Traveling to Machrihanish Airport (CAL): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and take a direct flight to Machrihanish Airport. Loganair flies nonstop to Campbeltown.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+0 timezone at CAL.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Machrihanish Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to CAL:
Getting to central Campbeltown from Machrihanish Airport (CAL)
The distance from CAL to central Campbeltown is about 3 miles.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to CAL, it'll take around 5 minutes to reach the center.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Campbeltown comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Campbeltown highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Campbeltown:
Glengyle Distillery: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.2 miles north-west of the center.
Ceardach Studio & Gardens: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment when exploring Campbeltown. This park is roughly 4 miles north-east of the center.
Mull of Kintyre: Want more reasons to visit Campbeltown? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is about 0.1 mile north-west of the city center.
How to get to Glasgow from Machrihanish Airport (CAL)
The nearby city of Glasgow is about 140 miles from CAL. The drive to the center in a cab or ride-share usually takes around 3 hours 5 minutes.
Expect a journey time of roughly 19 hours 35 minutes when making your way to Glasgow on public transport.
Traveling from Machrihanish Airport (CAL) to Belfast
If Belfast is on your itinerary, public transport should take around 24 hours 55 minutes from Machrihanish Airport. This city is about 60 miles from CAL.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 7 hours 25 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Up for more exploring? Glasgow is an essential stop in the United Kingdom. It's around 60 miles north-east of Campbeltown and features Glasgow West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre. The main airport for this city is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Edinburgh is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United Kingdom. You'll find it around 100 miles east of Campbeltown. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Round out your journey with Preston. Roughly 170 miles south-east of Campbeltown, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are reasons to go.
