Travel
Getting to Scilly is a thrill
Whether you fly by helicopter or plane, 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 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.
You can travel by fixed wing aircraft from Exeter (March to October only), Newquay (from May) and Land's End (year-round) arriving into the main island of St. Mary's with Isles of Scilly Travel, part of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group.
The 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 12noon, and departing again at 4.30pm arriving back in Penzance at 7.15pm.
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.
