Travel
Getting to Scilly is a thrill
Whether you fly by Skybus or Penzance Helicopter, arrive by sea on the Scillonian III, or as part of a cruise - you know immediately that you're heading for somewhere very special. Even seasoned travellers and returning residents feel their pulses quicken as they approach the island archipelago – so imagine what it must be like if you've never done it before! Getting to Scilly is an adventure. It's unique. It's part of your holiday experience.
Fly with Skybus, the islands’ own airline for more than 30 years, from Land’s End (year round), Newquay and Exeter (March to October) arriving into St. Mary’s with Isles of Scilly Travel. The flight takes as little as 15 minutes from Land’s End. Or fly by helicopter with Penzance Helicopters (year-round) from the new purpose-built heliport at Eastern Green in Penzance, direct to either St. Mary's or Tresco Island.
The iconic Scillonian III passenger ferry (March to November) is also operated by Isles of Scilly Travel from Penzance once a day - generally leaving Penzance at 9.15am and arriving on St. Mary's (the main island) at midday, and departing again at 4.30pm arriving back in Penzance at 7.15pm.
All transport links to the Isles of Scilly allow pets onboard. Contact the individual travel operators directly for more information.
Of course, you can also choose to cruise here under your own steam – in a private plane or yacht. Both the St. Mary's Harbour Master's Office and Isles of Scilly Airport welcome independent travellers to the islands and will assist you with your plans before you depart and also on your arrival.
However you choose to travel to the Isles of Scilly, you'll be able to enjoy spectacular views of England's dramatic southwest coastline before the remote beauty of the islands unfolds.
