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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Islay is to train and fly and bus and ferry which costs £120 - £340 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Islay is to train and fly which takes 10h 59m and costs £210 - £490.

How far is it from Europe to Islay?

The distance between Europe and Islay is 849 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Europe to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Europe and Islay?

Islay is 1h behind Europe. It is currently 6:26 PM in Europe and 5:26 PM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Islay (ILY)plane FRA - ILY
10h 59m
£210–487
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FRA - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
15h 17m
£128–332
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Islay (ILY)plane HAJ - ILY
15h 35m
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Islay (ILY)plane NUE - ILY
14h 57m
£132–478

Frankfurt (FRA) to Islay (ILY) flights

37Weekly Planes

8h 14mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.1 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Europe and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Islay. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the line 260 bus to Sontra Breitwiese, walk to Sontra Bahnhof, take the train to Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof, take the train to Göttingen, take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Langenhagen Flughafen, walk to Hannover Airport (HAJ) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

Airlines

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Frankfurt to Islay via Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £110–450

Flights from Frankfurt to Islay via London Heathrow, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 6h 32m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £110–460

Flights from Frankfurt to Islay via London City, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 20m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: £160–600

Flights from Frankfurt to Islay via London Gatwick, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £95–340

Flights from Frankfurt to Islay via Amsterdam Schiphol, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £75–420

Flights from Hannover Airport to Islay via London Heathrow, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 15h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £120–600

Flights from Hannover Airport to Islay via Amsterdam Schiphol, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h 12m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £95–550

Flights from Hannover Airport to Islay via Frankfurt, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 12h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £150–600

Flights from Hannover Airport to Islay via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 35m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £95–420

Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Islay via London Heathrow, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 15h
When: Monday
Estimated price: £120–600

Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Islay via Frankfurt, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 11h 52m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £140–600

Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Islay via Amsterdam Schiphol, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h 7m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £100–550

Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Islay via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Glasgow Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 45m
When: Monday
Estimated price: £95–400

Flights from Frankfurt to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £110–210

Flights from Frankfurt to Glasgow Airport via London City

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £110–210

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