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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in March
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 29h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 29h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,512 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, 163 reviews)
$415+
Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (9, 319 reviews)
$300+
No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1119 reviews)
$204+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 650 reviews)
$204+
The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 830 reviews)
$381+

Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.

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