Private charter between Glasgow and Islay starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Glasgow (GLA) ⇄ Islay (ILY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Glasgow and Islay is about 116 km (72 miles), or 63 nautical miles.
From £6,300 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Glasgow and Islay, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 38 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 37 min | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 33 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Glasgow and Islay? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Glasgow, United Kingdom: Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport.
Islay, United Kingdom: Islay Airport.
| Glasgow Airport | Islay Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPF / GLA | EGPI / ILY |
| Longest hard runway | 8,730 ft | 5,098 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 26 ft | 56 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,598 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,098 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,898 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,035 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,198 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,265 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,098 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,598 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,835 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,898 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,598 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,820 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,505 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 898 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 478 ft short |
4,600 km 4,455 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 168 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,781 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 198 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 406 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 342 ft short |
7,400 km 7,255 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 202 ft short |
7,800 km 7,655 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 308 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 902 ft short |
14,260 km 14,115 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 702 ft short |
11,112 km 10,967 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 902 ft short |
12,960 km 12,815 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 298 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (9,800 ft, 42 km) · Edinburgh Airport (8,392 ft, 67 km) · Cumbernauld Airport (2,690 ft, 31 km) · Strathaven Airfield · Campbeltown Airport (4,633 ft, 45 km) · Gigha Airfield · Eilean Righ Helipad
Choose your wheels-up time — Glasgow–Islay runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 116 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Glasgow–Islay is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 38 min gate to gate across the 116 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Glasgow–Islay departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Other flights from Glasgow | Islay | United Kingdom | Europe
