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

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane GVA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 28m
    £98–272

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane GVA - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 33m
    £88–297

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Geneva to Islay. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.

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