The journey
How to get to Islay
A 45-minute flight from Glasgow may be the quickest option, but for us, nothing quite beats the loch-weaving roads to Kennacraig and setting eyes on Islay’s shores from the ferry’s rails…
Want to fly?
Less time travelling, and more time to explore, flying to Islay is a great option for those short on time.
Flight to Glasgow > Flight to Islay > Pre-booked taxi to the hotel
Fly from Exeter, Southampton, London City, Heathrow, Stansted, and Birmingham. Flights from Glasgow to Islay take around 45 minutes.
Golf clubs
Golf clubs can travel with you on the Loganair flight from Glasgow to Islay, please notify the airline that you will be taking clubs on the plane.
Taxis
We recommend airport and ferry foot passengers arrange taxis to the hotel before travelling.
WH Taxis – Port Ellen
07777337859
westeringhometaxis@outlook.com
Islay Taxi, Tours & Transfers – Port Ellen
07376 952 320
cathyheads@yahoo.co.uk
Islay Taxi by Lamb – Bowmore
07846 055 399
lambtaxis@gmail.com
Train, plane, automobile (and ferry)
Alternative ways to reach us
For intrepid travellers, what these alternative routes add in journey time, they more than make up for in awe-striking Scottish scenery.
Flight to Glasgow > Hire a car > Drive to Kennacraig > Ferry to Islay > Drive to the hotel
Train to Glasgow > Bus to Kennacraig > Ferry to Islay > Pre-booked taxi to the hotel
Train to Glasgow > Shuttle bus to airport > Flight to Islay > Pre-booked taxi to the hotel
Drive to Kennacraig > Ferry to Islay > Drive to the hotel
We recommend you take out holiday insurance to cover any possible eventualities. Please review your travel options to Islay as soon as possible.
Our preferred partners
LoganAir
LoganAir operate daily scheduled flights from Glasgow to Islay in around 45 minutes. Flying from airports across the UK, you can connect through Glasgow for a seamless journey to the island.
CalMac Ferries
For those who believe the journey is part of the adventure, CalMac Ferries is the soul of the trip. Sailing from Kennacraig on West Loch Tarbert, the crossing to Port Askaig takes around two hours.
Jet Logic
As Scotland’s leading luxury private jet and helicopter charter specialist, jetlogic offers bespoke private jet and helicopter charters to Islay from Edinburgh, Glasgow and further afield.
Helpful timings
Kennacraig to Islay: 2 hours ferry
Glasgow to Kennacraig, past Loch Lomond: 2.5 hour drive
Glasgow to Islay: 45mins flight
Edinburgh to Glasgow: 1 hour drive
Car hire
Renting your own car puts the island at your fingertips, and is a great idea for families. Best booked well in advance, the island’s family-run car hire makes a great option for independent exploration.
Or with our current partnership with Land Rover, you can drive a seven-seater family Discovery for a day to explore Islay.
Electric bikes
If you’re happy to take a bit more time and explore under your own steam, we can help arrange electric bikes for your stay.