Islay is served by both air and sea. Daily flights from Glasgow to Islay take about 40 minutes. Booking can be done from the British Airways web site. Daily sailings by vehicle ferry courtesy Caledonian MacBrayne from Kennacraig on the mainland to Port Ellen and Port Askaig and once weekly to Colonsay and Oban during the summer season. For bookings, please contact Caledonian MacBrayne , The Pier, Gourock, Argyll.
Bookings are advisable.
There is also a coach service from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station to Kennacraig daily. The balance of the payment must be received 28 days prior to the commencement of the holiday.