Transport around Islay Airport (ILY)
Glenegedale Airport (ILY) is located on the A846, which links with the towns of Port Ellen to the south and Bowmore to the north. Public transport is provided by a scheduled bus service and there are also a good number of taxis located just outside the main entrance. Those with private cars should have no trouble driving between the airport and Islay's towns and villages.
- Serves
- Glenegedale, Islay, Port Ellen, Argyll and Bute
- Operator
- Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
- IATA Code
- ILY
- ICAO Code
- EGPI
- Location
- 055°40'55"N 006°15'24"W
Bus:
passengers should have no trouble getting out of the airport as there is a special bus service which is scheduled to meet all flights into Glenegedale Airport and visits all the towns and villages on the island.
Taxi:
while there are usually taxis waiting outside the airport to meet scheduled flights, passengers can also phone in advance to arrange a taxi service, which can save a lot of time and trouble upon arrive. There are three main local taxi service providers and the details are as follows:
- Carol MacDonald: +44 1496 302155
- Fiona's Taxis: +44 1496 302622
- Lamont's Taxis: +44 1496 810449.
Car:
Glenegedale Airport is located just five miles from Port Ellen and can be reached in less than 15 minutes by taking the A846. The enchanting village of Bowmore is just less than six miles away and those driving there also need to take the A846.
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