How to travel from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA), United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration1hr
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£185($220)
Loganair
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£30($36)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA) by plane.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA). We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA). We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Islay is to fly which will take 1hr and cost around £185 ($220).
Yes you can fly from Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 40min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA) with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.
Loganair fly between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 40min.
The flight from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA) typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA). We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 1hr.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £185 ($220).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1hr | £185($220) | every 4 hours | 129km (80 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 5h 15m | £30($36) | once daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne