Port Askaig port
Located on the east coast of the island on the Sound of Islay, Port Askaig is an attractive little village looking directly onto Jura. The CalMac network links the port with Kennacraig on the mainland.
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Port Information
Caledonian MacBrayne
Port Askaig
Isle of Islay
PA46 7RB
See seasonal opening hours below
Opening hours
Please check the seasonal opening house for the Port Askaig port office.
Key Information
- This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
- If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
- Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
- Crossing Time: 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Operates all year round.
Check in process
Vehicles
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
- If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
- If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
- If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
- We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.
Nearby
- Fill up for your island adventure at the local petrol station, 30 metres away from the terminal
- Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is 10 miles away in Bowmore
- Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, just 25 metres from the port
- Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Port Askaig to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available on the island
