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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Islayby plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Islay by plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHD - ILY
    7h 30m
    £192–372

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 17m

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

easyJet, Loganair, and British Airways fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY) once daily.

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