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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Islay is to fly which costs £140 - £350 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Islay is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs £140 - £350.

How far is it from Ireland to Islay?

The distance between Ireland and Islay is 138 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Ireland to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Ireland to Islay by train or plane

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane BHD - ILY
8h 36m
£181–374
Fly from Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane DUB - ILY
5h 43m
£147–341

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 55mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Islay.

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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