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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Islay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in January
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in January
Estimated hotel price
£100
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Islay departs from Glasgow and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Islay departs from Glasgow and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around £176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

The Islay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£281+
Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£229+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£226+
No1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Cala Sith Guesthouse
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+

Hiring a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.79 and £23.72.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.79 and £23.72.