A complete 5 night Hebridean ‘end-to-end’ holiday, from Glasgow by air, including flydrive car.
The Outer Hebrides fly drive Island Hopper is your unique opportunity to explore all the islands between Barra and Lewis using a hire car that you pick up at Barra airport and drop off in Lewis, or vice versa. This means your Outer Hebrides fly drive holiday will include either a take-off or landing on Barra beach airport, the only airport in the world where scheduled flights land and depart on a beach.
Designed as a 5 night holiday but with the option to add more nights if you wish, the island hopper route is only 140 miles from start to finish. This gives you plenty of time to explore all of the beauty that the Outer Hebrides has to offer. At the end of each day, you will find a comfortable bed ready and waiting for you. Whether you choose B&B’s, hotels, inns or a mix of properties from our selected list, you’re sure to enjoy wonderful hospitality.
A typical 5 nights Outer Hebrides fly drive holiday itinerary
Where you stay and for how long is completely up to you providing there is availability, however this itinerary will illustrate one potential route for you. We would suggest you book this holiday over 6 or 7 nights, allowing you to split one extra day between Barra and the Uists and one extra day in Harris, however you can build the trip around the time you have available. Give us a call on 01851 706611 and one of our friendly holiday advisors will be happy to discuss your plans with you and help create an Outer Hebrides fly drive holiday experience that is unique to you.
Travel | Stay | |
Day 1 | Depart Glasgow Airport for your flight to Barra. Flight timings vary as they coincide with low tide. Tour, Barra and Vatersay |
Barra |
Day 2 | Ferry to Eriskay. Tour, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula |
Central Uists |
Day 3 | Ferry to Harris. Tour, North Uist, Berneray, Harris |
Harris |
Day 4 | Tour, Harris, South Lewis | Lewis |
Day 5 | Tour, North Lewis | Lewis |
Day 6 | Depart Stornoway Airport for your flight to Glasgow. |
Travel information
Fly to the islands from Glasgow and your flydrive car will be awaiting you at either Barra or Stornoway airport. Your flydrive car will be of medium size and will usually be under 12 months old. Larger cars are available for parties of four or more, subject to availability. Please note, due to insurance restrictions the drivers age limit for the island hopper holiday is 79 years old for UK residents and 75 years old for non UK residents. Cars are supplied by Car Hire Hebrides.
We suggest you check the internet for the best value fares connecting from your home to Glasgow.
As this holiday is limited by the number of vehicles available, it’s essential to book early to secure a particular date. Normally available for a minimum 5 nights.
Flights to the islands are operated by Loganair. Air fare prices may vary, according to seat availability, date of travel and time of booking.
Example Prices |
Main Season 01/05/24 – 30/09/24 |
Low Season 01/01/24 -30/04/24 01/10/24 – 30/04/25 |
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5 nights | B&B | B&B | |
£ | £ | ||
Group 1 | 1019 | 899 | |
Group 2 | 1075 | 999 | |
Group 3 | 1145 | 1045 | |
Group 4 | 1255 | 1109 | |
Group 5 | 1395 | 1189 | |
Extra Nights | £ | £ | |
Group 1 | 68 | 64 | |
Group 2 | 79 | 74 | |
Group 3 | 92 | 83 | |
Group 4 | 114 | 95 | |
Group 5 | 140 | 112 | |
Extra Nights: The extra night prices shown are for additional B&B only and do not include the supplement that will be payable for additional car hire period. Our holiday advisers will provide more information for you. Prices shown in this panel are per person, based on two adults travelling in one car and sharing a twin or double room. Per person prices will generally be higher for one person in a car and lower for three or more. Please ask our advisors for more information. These example lowest prices are per person, based on two adults travelling together and sharing a twin or double room. Per person prices will generally be higher for a solo traveller and lower for three or more people. We suggest you check the airline websites above to find prices for your regional connection to Glasgow International or Inverness. |