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How to get fromReykjavík to Islayby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Reykjavík to Islay by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Islay

    best
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Islay (ILY)plane plane KEF - ILY
    7h 30m
    £204–824

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KEF - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 22m
    £126–439

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KEF - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 55m
    £148–459

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 835.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Islay, Scotland?

Icelandair and Loganair fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Islay (ILY) 6 times a week.

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