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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Islay is to train and fly which costs £80 - £340 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Islay is to train and fly which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £340.

How far is it from Zurich to Islay?

The distance between Zurich and Islay is 875 miles.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Zurich to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Islay?

Islay is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 11:25 AM in Zurich and 10:25 AM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Zurich to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Islay by train or plane

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Train to Basel, fly
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY)BSL - ILY
9h 16m
£81–333
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Islay (ILY)ZRH - ILY
10h 13m
£86–427

Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY) flights

16Weekly Planes

8h 53mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.1 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Islay, Scotland?

KLM, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Islay (ILY) 5 times a day.

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