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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Islayby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Islay by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Islay

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Islay (ILY)plane plane PHL - ILY
    13h 41m
    £552–1,203

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane PHL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    17h 44m
    £214–803

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Islay (ILY)plane plane EWR - ILY
    15h 40m
    £313–1,150

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane PHL - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    18h 46m
    £226–848

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane EWR - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 50m
    £377–795

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,242.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Islay, Scotland?

American Airlines, British Airways, and five other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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