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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Islay is to fly and bus and ferry which costs £470 - £900 and takes 35h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Islay is to fly which takes 31h 33m and costs £800 - £2,600.

How far is it from Sydney to Islay?

The distance between Sydney and Islay is 10658 miles.

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

It takes approximately 31h 33m to get from Sydney to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Islay?

Islay is 11h behind Sydney. It is currently 3:04 AM in Sydney and 4:04 PM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 21+ hotels available in Islay.

Sydney to Islay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Islay by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly to Islay
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Islay (ILY)plane SYD - ILY
31h 33m
£809–2,511
Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SYD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
40h 58m
£459–972
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SYD - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
35h 21m
£482–936
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SYD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
35h 23m
£471–899
Fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane SYD - CAL
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
38h 1m
£493–1,139
Fly to Newcastle, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SYD - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
39h 19m
£562–1,390

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

29h 27mAverage Duration

£846Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 10,595.8 mi
Duration: 31h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Islay, Scotland?

Emirates and Loganair fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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