What is the cheapest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay is to ferry and bus via Lochgilphead which costs £40 - £150 and takes 16h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £260 - £950.

How far is it from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

The distance between Lewis with Harris and Islay is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Lewis with Harris to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 28m and costs £40 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 25m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport?

Hebridean Air Services and Loganair offer flights from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

Lewis with Harris to Islay - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay by plane, ferry, or bus

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY)SYY - ILY
7h 15m
£260–950
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Birchbrae Lodges Road End915
3. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Station Road918
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
14h 28m
£42–171
Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead
1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Birchbrae Lodges Road End915
3. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Station Road918
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
16h 32m
£43–142

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY) flights

13Weekly Planes

9h 18mAverage Duration

£266Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Lewis with Harris, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

Loganair and Hebridean Air Services fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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