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How to get fromZurich to Isle of Islayby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Isle of Islay by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Islay

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ZRH - ILY
    9h 32m
    £84–351

  2. Train to Basel, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BSL - ILY
    14h 52m
    £115–445

  3. Fly Zurich Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ZRH - 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
    12h 49m
    £108–286

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a day.

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