Islay, also known as the “Queen of the Hebrides” is a scenic island off the Scottish west coast known for its scenery and whisky distilleries. You can reach the isle either by ferry or boat, or you can take one of the flights to Islay that go from Glasgow airport. Flying from Glasgow will be the fastest way to reach Islay, and its sister island Jura. The main points to consider before you decide if you fly or if you take the car is how much luggage you have and how you plan to get around the island once you are there. If you are traveling light and are happy to find you way around with public transport (limited), walking, taxi and / or a rented bike, flying might be the most comfortable way for you to get there.
Alternatively you can always rent a car in Islay itself. It really depends on how you plan to spend your holidays / vacations. If you are coming to Islay (pronounced EYE-LA, btw) for walking and hiking, then you most probably don’t want a car and have in all cases light gear. If you are coming with a lot of equipment, because you are into photography, and are dragging tripods, cameras and lenses around, you might be happier with a car. Also if you are short in time and / or plan to visit the neighboring Isle of Jura you might be better off bringing your own car or renting one. So, it is completely up to you if you want to drive to Islay and set over with the ferry from the mainland or if you fly. You have all options available to you. Driving time from Glasgow to the “Queen of the Hebrides” is around 5 hours, btw, depending on the weather and the ferry connection. The flight instead takes only 40 minutes. No matter if you decide to take the airplane from Glasgow to Islay airport or if you drive there, I am sure you will have some holidays / vacations, you will never forget!
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