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How to get fromBasel to Islayby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Islay by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Islay

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BSL - ILY
    8h 18m
    £83–344

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BSL - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 58m
    £102–269

Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Islay, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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