Islay Airport Guide

IATA ILYICAO EGPIIsle of Islay, Argyll and ButeUpdated 2026-10-16

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Islay Airport stands at Glenegedale on the southern half of Islay, in Argyll and Bute. It is the island's only airport, roughly midway between the distilleries of the south coast and the island capital, Bowmore.

The airfield opened on 1 May 1933. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited operates it. Two asphalt runways serve the site: runway 12/30 is 1,550 m long and runway 07/25 is 635 m.

Loganair flies scheduled services to Glasgow, and the airport lists daily connections to Colonsay and Oban. The airport handled about 32,000 passengers and 1,232 aircraft movements in 2025, a rise of 5 percent on the previous year.

Services

4 of 6 available

Compare 6 listed options at Islay Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Islay Airport.

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Key facts

Size: 32K passengers (2025)2 runwaysopened 1933
Location: 55.683, -6.258
Operator: Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Links: Wikipedia ↗

Terminals

1 terminal

Islay Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

Main TerminalDomestic
Loganair

Nearby cities

2 cities

Islay Airport is closest to Port Ellen (8 km south), and also serves Bowmore and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

Port Ellen8 km south
Bowmore9 km north

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Islay Airport?

Islay Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ILY, ICAO: EGPI. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Islay Airport located?

Islay Airport is located in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom. The airport coordinates are 55.6827°, -6.2575°.

What services are available at Islay Airport?

Islay Airport offers: 1 parking options, 1 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels, 2 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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