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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Isle of Islay is to fly and bus and ferry which costs £330 - £1,100 and takes 40h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Isle of Islay is to fly which takes 32h 54m and costs £850 - £2,700.

How far is it from Sydney to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Sydney and Isle of Islay is 10666 miles.

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

It takes approximately 32h 54m to get from Sydney to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Isle of Islay?

Isle of Islay is 11h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:54 PM in Sydney and 11:54 AM in Isle of Islay.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Sydney to Isle of Islay - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Isle of Islay by plane, bus, or ferry

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
32h 54m
£859–2,611
Fly to Campbeltown, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Campbeltown (CAL)SYD - CAL
2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Bus Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
40h 37m
£331–1,031
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
36h 39m
£492–936

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

12Weekly Planes

29h 27mAverage Duration

£863Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,604.1 mi
Duration: 32h 54m

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

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

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