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 £480 - £950 and takes 35h 21m.

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 £850 - £2,700.

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 11:16 AM in Sydney and 12:16 AM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Sydney to Islay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Islay by plane, bus, ferry, train, or busferry

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)SYD - ILY
31h 33m
£859–2,611
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SYD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
35h 55m
£461–949
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SYD - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
35h 21m
£482–936
Fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Campbeltown (CAL)SYD - CAL
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
38h 1m
£483–1,139
Fly to Newcastle, train, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle (NCL)SYD - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
6. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
39h 28m
£617–1,815
Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SYD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road
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 Terminal
40h 44m
£469–1,067
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SYD - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
44h 20m

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

12Weekly Planes

29h 27mAverage Duration

£855Cheapest Price

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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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