Do you cover airport transfers from Port Askaig (Islay)?

Yes — pre-booked transfers from Port Askaig (Islay) to Islay Airport (ILY) take approximately 20 min (about 12 miles). We also cover Edinburgh, Prestwick, Manchester and further afield.

How many passengers can travel from Port Askaig (Islay)?

Local hires within Port Askaig (Islay) use Argyll & Bute Council licensed taxis for up to 6 passengers. Pre-booked distance and 8-seater hires are covered by Argyll & Bute Council licensed private hire vehicles.

How are fares calculated in Port Askaig (Islay)?

Fares from Port Askaig (Islay) use the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff as the base rate. Pre-booking incurs a £0.40 booking fee. Airport meet & greet is £25 and airport pickups include a £10 airport fee. All quotes are fixed at time of booking.

Can you time pickups to the Port Askaig–Feolin (Jura) / –Kennacraig (CalMac)?

Yes — we time pre-booked pickups to Port Askaig–Feolin (Jura) / –Kennacraig (CalMac). Jura and mainland links.

How do I book a taxi in Port Askaig (Islay)?

Call 01436 593614, book online at /book, or use the WhatsApp button on this site. Pre-booking is required for distance, 8-seater and airport transfers from Port Askaig (Islay).

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Port Askaig (Islay) taxis & pre-booked private hire

Argyll & Bute pre-booked transfers for Port Askaig — Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain distilleries, and the Jura ferry.

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Nearest airport

Islay Airport (ILY)

~12 miles · 20 min

Nearest ferry

Port Askaig–Feolin (Jura) / –Kennacraig (CalMac)

Jura and mainland links

Local landmarks & frequent pickups

Caol Ila
Bunnahabhain
Jura ferry

Other Argyll & Bute areas

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Port Askaig (Islay) fare estimates

Indicative pre-booked fares based on the Argyll & Bute Council tariff (v2025-04-22), including the £0.40 pre-booking fee. Every journey is quoted as a fixed fare at time of booking.

Journey type	Saloon (1–4)	8-seater (5–8)
Local hires Within town · approx 3 miles	from £11	from £12
Short transfer Nearby towns & villages · approx 15 miles	from £41	from £48
Regional transfer Cross-region journeys · approx 40 miles	from £103	from £121

Prices shown are typical fares for the distance band and exclude any meet-and-greet extras. For an exact fixed quote from your postcode, use the fare estimator or call 01436 593614.

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