What is the cheapest way to get from Australia to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Australia to Islay is to fly and bus and ferry which costs £430 - £950 and takes 30h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Australia to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Australia to Islay is to fly which takes 27h 53m and costs £750 - £2,500.

How far is it from Australia to Islay?

The distance between Australia and Islay is 9307 miles.

How long does it take to get from Australia to Islay?

It takes approximately 27h 53m to get from Australia to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Australia to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Australia to Islay by plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Islay
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Islay (ILY)PER - ILY
27h 53m
£752–2,503
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)PER - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
31h 45m
£424–1,191
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)PER - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
30h 46m
£435–928
Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Manchester Airport (MAN)PER - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
37h 34m
£452–1,064

Perth Airport (PER) to Islay (ILY) flights

6Weekly Planes

27h 11mAverage Duration

£788Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 9,252.8 mi
Duration: 27h 53m

What companies run services between Australia and Islay, Scotland?

Emirates, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Islay (ILY) 6 times a week.

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