Forfar
Distance from Forfar to Barra Airport
The distance from Forfar to Barra Airport is 226.4 miles (364.4 kilometers).
The travel time is approximately 7 hours and 13 minutes.
For the journey from Forfar to Barra Airport, approximately 22.64 liters of fuel are required, assuming a consumption of 10 liters per 100 miles. Actual consumption may vary depending on the vehicle and driving style.
Route from Forfar to Barra Airport
The route via Crieff, Oban.
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53.5 mi · 1 h, 6 m
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Crieff
76.1 mi · 1 h, 50 m
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Oban
96.7 mi · 4 h, 17 m
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Barra Airport
Airports near Forfar and Barra Airport
Several airports are located near Forfar and Barra Airport. 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 Forfar
- Dundee Airport 18.7 mi 28 m
- Aberdeen International Airport 58.1 mi 1 h, 8 m
- Edinburgh Airport 66.8 mi 1 h, 27 m
Airports near Barra Airport
- Benbecula Airport 42.1 mi 1 h, 44 m
- Port-Adhair Steòrnabhaigh 136.9 mi 4 h, 55 m
Alternative travel by plane from Forfar to Barra Airport
For longer distances, flying can be an interesting alternative to driving. For the route from Forfar to Barra Airport, 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 Forfar → Barra Airport
Forfar
- Starting point: Forfar
- Arrival at the airport: Edinburgh Airport
- Distance: 66.8 mi
- Travel time: 1 h, 27 m
Edinburgh Airport
- Check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening: approx. 45-60 minutes
- Waiting time before departure depends on the flight schedule.
Possible flight route
- Start: Edinburgh Airport
- Goal: Port-Adhair Steòrnabhaigh
- As the crow flies: 192 mi
- Estimated flight time: 1 h, 20 m
Destination airport
- Baggage claim and airport exit: approx. 15-30 minutes
- Continue to Barra Airport: 136.9 mi
- Travel time: 4 h, 55 m
Barra Airport
- Goal achieved
Comparison: Car journey or flight connection Forfar – Barra Airport
| Option | Total distance | Total duration |
|---|---|---|
| Car / Road route | 226.4 mi | 7 h, 13 m |
| Possible flight via nearby airports | 396 mi | 9 h |
When is a flight from Forfar to Barra Airport 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.