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VHY to ILY: distance & flight time
Vichy (Vichy-Charmeil Airport) → Islay (Islay Airport)
779 mi
1,253 km · 677 nm
2h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
779 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VHY — Vichy-Charmeil Airport · Vichy, France
- ILY — Islay Airport · Islay, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VHY
- CFE · Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport29 mi away
- RNE · Roanne-Renaison Airport30 mi away
- SYT · Saint-Yan Airport34 mi away
- MCU · Montluçon-Guéret Airport50 mi away
Near ILY
- CSA · Colonsay Airstrip26 mi away
- CAL · Campbeltown Airport28 mi away
- LDY · City of Derry Airport57 mi away
- TRE · Tiree Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VHY from ILY?
The flight distance from Vichy (VHY) to Islay (ILY) is 779 miles (1,253 km, 677 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VHY to ILY?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VHY to ILY?
Nonstop service on VHY–ILY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vichy and Islay?
Islay is 1 hour behind Vichy.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VHY to ILY?
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Why are some VHY to ILY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VHY–ILY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.