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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Isle of Islay travel guide

Isle of Islay Tourism | Isle of Islay Guide

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With a population of 3,457, Isle of Islay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in February
Estimated hotel price
$329
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in February
Estimated hotel price
$329
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Islay

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,037 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,680 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,433 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Hiring a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $3.18 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.09 and $50.78.

Expect to pay $3.18 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.09 and $50.78.