Distance from Wick to Auchterarder
Route from Wick to Auchterarder
The route via Tain, Inbhir Nis, Aviemore, Pitlochry.
Airports near Wick and Auchterarder
Several airports are located near Wick and Auchterarder. The following overview shows the nearest airports with their distances and travel times. All information refers to the road connection from the city center to the airport.
Airports near Wick
- Wick John O'Groats Airport 2.9 mi 9 m
- Kirkwall Airport 54.8 mi 2 h, 2 m
Airports near Auchterarder
- Dundee Airport 32.8 mi 41 m
- Edinburgh Airport 42.7 mi 58 m
- Glasgow Airport 56.7 mi 1 h, 9 m
Alternative travel by plane from Wick to Auchterarder
For longer distances, flying can be an interesting alternative to driving. For the route from Wick to Auchterarder, there are airports near both locations.
The following overview shows a possible flight itinerary including travel to the airport, flight time, and onward travel from the destination airport. Actual travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, waiting times, and flight availability.
Possible flight route Wick → Auchterarder
- Starting point: Wick
- Arrival at the airport: Kirkwall Airport
- Distance: 54.8 mi
- Travel time: 2 h, 2 m
- Check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening: approx. 45-60 minutes
- Waiting time before departure depends on the flight schedule.
- Start: Kirkwall Airport
- Goal: Dundee Airport
- As the crow flies: 173.1 mi
- Estimated flight time: 1 h, 15 m
- Baggage claim and airport exit: approx. 15-30 minutes
- Continue to Auchterarder: 32.8 mi
- Travel time: 41 m
- Goal achieved
Comparison: Car journey or flight connection Wick – Auchterarder
| Option | Total distance | Total duration |
|---|---|---|
| Car / Road route | 225.5 mi | 4 h, 49 m |
| Possible flight via nearby airports | 261 mi | 5 h, 15 m |
When is a flight from Wick to Auchterarder worthwhile?
Air travel can be particularly attractive when a fast connection between the airports is available and the journey to the airports remains short.
For shorter distances, a direct car or train connection can often be more practical, as additional time for check-in, security, and baggage must be factored in.
Actual travel time may vary depending on the flight schedule, delays, traffic conditions, and waiting times at the airport and during onward travel.