Cheap flights from Glasgow to Islay
Loganair Limited flies direct between Glasgow International airport on the mainland and Glenegedale airfield on the Hebridean island. You will find a single carrier offering regional service rather than budget options, with fares that typically include checked baggage as part of standard tickets for this short domestic hop.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct | — | 27 Nov 2026 | from $207 | Search 27 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: July — from $127.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $185 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $207 | 27 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $174 | 27 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $146 | 28 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $148 | 5 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $131 | 25 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $132 | 3 Apr 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $127 | 9 Jul 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | Glasgow International GLA | 12 km |
| Islay | Glenegedale ILY | 14 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Book several months ahead to secure better availability on this seasonal route. July stands out as the cheapest month to travel according to available pricing data. Other months showing fare information span from early spring through late winter, with October, November and December offering alternative dates if summer does not suit your schedule.
Airlines and what to expect
Loganair Limited operates all flights on this connection without any low-cost competitors sharing the route. As a full-service regional carrier they include checked baggage in standard fares rather than charging extra fees that budget airlines apply. The airline maintains regular service between mainland Scotland and the western islands with no code-share partners needed for this direct journey.
Arriving — Islay
You will land at Glenegedale airfield which sits close to Islay settlement on the small island airport. From there you can reach town by road transport available outside flight hours. The short distance means ground transfer is straightforward compared to longer-haul destinations, though checking local schedules before arrival remains sensible.
Before you go: United Kingdom
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Power sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Language
- English
- Emergency number
- 112, 999
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet domain
- .uk
- Population of Islay
- 3,228 (2011)
- Time zone
- UTC+00 (Europe/London)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm whether UK travel documents are sufficient for this domestic connection between Scottish locations.
- Verify Loganair baggage allowance since their inclusion policy differs from budget carriers.
- Check if your preferred departure date falls within the months showing published fares rather than assuming year-round availability.
- Review Glenegedale arrival procedures as smaller airfields operate differently than major hubs.
Frequently asked questions
Glasgow – Islay: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for July 2027 — $127. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Glasgow – Islay: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Loganair Limited.
Glasgow – Islay: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Islay?
The distance is about 122 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 36 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Glasgow – Islay?
Glasgow: Glasgow International (GLA). Islay: Glenegedale (ILY).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Islay?
Islay is in the same time zone as Glasgow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Milan | British Airways | with a stop | 7 Feb 2027 | from $176 |
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| Warsaw | Emirates | with a stop | 8 Nov 2026 | from $1,874 |
Islay — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Glasgow / Islay that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow → Belfast | 127 km from Islay | direct | 11 Nov 2026 | from $34 |
| Glasgow → Barra | 156 km from Islay | direct | 9 Jan 2027 | from $127 |
| Glasgow → Londonderry | 103 km from Islay | direct | 7 Feb 2027 | from $130 |