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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Islay is to fly which costs £100 - £390 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Islay is to train and fly which takes 9h 21m and costs £120 - £460.

How far is it from Basel to Islay?

The distance between Basel and Islay is 819 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Basel to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Islay?

Islay is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 2:44 AM in Basel and 1:44 AM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

Basel to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Islay by plane 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY)plane BSL - ILY
12h 8m
£103–384
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Islay (ILY)plane ZRH - ILY
9h 21m
£125–457

Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY) flights

17Weekly Planes

12h 10mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 814.4 mi
Duration: 12h 8m

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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