Route
Land’s End / Newquay and Exeter Airport to St. Mary’s Airport, Isles of Scilly
Isles of Scilly Skybus
The Isles of Scilly’s own airline for over 30 years
Skybus is the fastest year-round service flying to and from the Isles of Scilly. The journey takes just 20 minutes from Land’s End Airport to St. Mary’s, 30 minutes from Newquay Airport, and from Exeter it’s an hour. You’ll be flying in a 19-seater plane, where you'll meet your pilot and watch them at work; it’s ‘Real Flying’, as one passenger put it. Flying with Skybus is easy- whether it’s the perfectly-timed transfers, your free luggage allowance, the friendly staff at Land’s End Airport or the onward connections at Newquay and Exeter, we’ll help you to relax before you’ve even checked in.
Duration
Land’s End Airport 20 mins
Newquay Airport 30 mins
Exeter Airport 60 mins
Operates
Land’s End Airport: Year round, Exeter: March-October and Newquay Airport: April-October
Pets
Dogs are allowed on flights departing from and going to St. Mary’s, Land’s End and Newquay Airports
Check-In
1hr before scheduled departure
A faster journey- more time on the Isles of Scilly
We operate three routes into St. Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly; a short 20-minute hop from Land’s End Airport or slightly longer flights from Exeter Airport (60 mins) and Newquay Airport (30 mins) – making it easy to connect to regional services throughout the UK and beyond. Wherever you are, you could be on the Isles of Scilly in a matter of minutes.
The North Cornwall Coast
Fly from Exeter or Newquay, and you’ll take in the spectacular north coast: the long stretches of beaches, towering cliffs, and picture-perfect coastal towns.
Sennen Cove, West Cornwall
A long, famous expanse of beach on the Land’s End peninsula. In summer, the waters are a tropical blue; at other times, the waves can be spectacular.
The rugged cliffs of Land’s End
This is Cornwall’s furthest tip and is suitably dramatic. As you head out over the Atlantic, you’ll see the cliffs, rocks and waves in an entirely new way.
Iconic, Longships Lighthouse
There’s been a lighthouse protecting shipping from the treacherous Land’s End coast since 1795. Longships is almost 150 years old, and can be seen 11 miles away.
Spot the Scillonian III from Skybus
Look out through your Skybus window below for the iconic white passenger ferry, making her crossing to St. Mary's Harbour.
Your first glimpse of the islands
Very quickly after take-off, the Isles of Scilly come into view. Before you know it, you’re looking down at sandy coves and turquoise seas.
Plan your trip
Skybus luggage allowance
Single and return trips
2 x Hold luggage
- Max 15kg per person
- 75cm X 50cm X 30cm
- No single piece more than 20kg
1 X Cabin luggage
- Small bag
- 30cm X 15cm X 15cm
- Coat, small camera, binoculars or book
Day trips
1 x Cabin luggage
- Small bag
- 30cm X 15cm X 15cm
- Coat, small camera, binoculars or book
Excess luggage and freight
History
About Skybus
Skybus has been the Isles of Scilly’s own airline for more than 30 years. Having started with charter flights in 1984, we now provide a year-round, scheduled service to the islands from three airports; Land’s End, Newquay and Exeter. We have eight aircraft and, at busy times, operate more than 60 flights each day. For more information on Skybus’s history visit our history page.