Non-stop flights to Islay (ILY)
Port Ellen Airport (Glenegedale Airport) is a small airport in United Kingdom. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Islay.
Islay is mainly known for its nature and activities.
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All direct flights to Islay Airlines flying to Islay Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 62 flights arriving at Islay Airport, which are 14 flights per week or 2 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Islay are routes from Glasgow (GLA) in United Kingdom and Colonsay (CSA), also in United Kingdom. These two routes together are operated 58 times this month, and make up for 94% of all monthly arrivals at Port Ellen Airport (Glenegedale Airport).
The longest flight to Islay ILY is departing from Glasgow (GLA). This non-stop flight takes around 40 minutes and covers a distance of 45 miles (72 km).
List of all direct flights to Islay
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Islay, ordered by popularity.



Airlines flying to Islay
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Islay. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ILY flights:
International flights to Islay
Currently there are no international flights to Islay. The only flights to Islay are domestic flights within United Kingdom. To get to Islay from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Glasgow or Oban.
Domestic flights to Islay
Flights from United Kingdom to Islay

There are 3 airports in United Kingdom that have non-stop domestic flights to Islay.
From Colonsay, direct flights are offered by Hebridean Air Services. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Glasgow, the only airline with direct flights is Loganair.
From Oban, you can fly non-stop to Islay with Hebridean Air Services. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Islay
Flying to an alternative airport near Islay could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Islay (ILY) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Colonsay (CSA) and Campbeltown (CAL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Islay?
There are 3 airports in Islay: Port Ellen Airport (Glenegedale Airport) (ILY), Colonsay Airport (CSA) and Campbeltown Airport (RAF Machrihanish) (CAL).
What is the best airport to fly into Islay?
The most convenient airport to fly into Islay is Port Ellen Airport (Glenegedale Airport) (ILY).
How many airlines fly to Islay?
There are 2 airlines flying to Islay from 3 airports around the world, as of August 2022.
Which airlines fly to Islay?
Hebridean Air Services and Loganair are the only airlines flying to Islay.
Which alliances are flying to Islay?
There are no alliances flying to Islay at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Islay?
There are roughly 62 flights arriving at Islay every month (or 14 flights each week), from a total of 3 airports - all within United Kingdom.
What is the official name of Islay Airport?
The official name of Islay Airport is Port Ellen Airport (Glenegedale Airport).
What is the airport code of Islay Airport?
The airport code of Islay Airport is ILY.
What are the most popular flights to Islay?
Glasgow and Colonsay are the only airports with flights to Islay.
How long is the flight to Islay?
Glasgow to Islay | 40m |
Colonsay to Islay | 20m |
Oban to Islay | 35m |