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Travel to Scilly with the official Isles of Scilly Tourism website

Arriving on the Isles of Scilly is a special experience. Whether it is a helicopter, light aircraft, or passenger ship, getting here is just the start of a truly distinctive holiday experience. We are an easy journey from the mainland, but may seem a world apart. And our inviting climate, outstanding natural history, and timeless approach to life will entice you to come back again and again.

However you travel to Scilly, you'll find it magical.

Arriving by air, you find yourself descending upon a golden, glistening archipelago.

When sailing to Scilly, the islands gradually appear on the horizon, gathering around one another to welcome you.

Each journey will leave you with an indelible memory.

Arriving by Air

Flying to the Isles of Scilly starts from either the UK (Land's End, Penzance, Newquay, Southampton, Exeter, Aberdeen, Alderney, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Inverness, Jersey, Isle of Man, Leeds-Bradford, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Plymouth ), continental Europe (Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland) or the USA (New York). Each of these airports features a connecting or direct flight to the Isles of Scilly, leading to St. Mary's or Tresco.

Arriving by air, you find yourself descending upon a golden, glistening archipelago. British International Helicopters runs a regular helicopter service from Penzance, directly to St. Mary's and to Tresco. In addition, Isles of Scilly Travel operates scheduled airplane flights to St. Mary's from Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Newquay and Land's End (with a shuttle to and from Penzance train station). With Air Southwest, you can fly to Bristol and Newquay for connections to The Isles of Scilly.

You can fly direct to the Isles of Scilly from a number of UK departure points. More information is available at www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com and or www.ios-travel.co.uk. Air southwest provides connections to the Isles of Scilly, from all around the British Isles. More information is available at www.airsouthwest.com

Arriving by Sea

When sailing to Scilly, the Islands gradually appear on the horizon, forming a welcoming cluster. Isles of Scilly Travel operates a passenger ferry, Scillonian III, which sails six days a week from March to October. Scillonian Sailing Dates for 2010: March 27th -October 30th 2010. For further information, special offers, day trip and longer stay information visit www.ios-travel.co.uk. Also, many cruise ship companies now include the Isles of Scilly on their itineraries, providing a truly distinctive way to arrive in, and to experience, our amazing archipelago.

You can, of course, also sail to the Islands by yacht or motor-cruiser. There are many good anchorages and a range of amenities for sailors.

Please note that there are no flight or ferry services on Sundays.

You can also find excellent travel deals with First Great Western at www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=243

Arriving by Land

You can drive or take the train to any of the connecting air or sea departure points in the Southwest of England. All departure points are easily accessible by rail or road, each airport offers parking facilities, pets are welcome on Land's End flights, and there are many convenient train connections from the Midlands, London, and the South.

For further information:

Aer Arran 0800 587 2324 www.aerarann.com
Aer Lingus 0870 876 500 www.aerlingus.com
Air South West 0870 241 8202 www.airsouthwest.com
Blue Islands 08456 202122 www.blueislands.com
BMI Baby 0871 224 0224 www.bmibaby.com
British Airways 0870 850 9850 www.ba.com
British International Helicopters: 01736 363871 www.Islesofscillyhelicopter.com
Eastern Airways 0870 366 9100 www.easternairways.com
Easyjet 0870 600 0000 www.easyjet.com
Flybe 0871 700 2000 www.flybe.com
Harbour Office 01720 422768 www.stmarys-harbour.co.uk
Isles of Scilly Travel 0845 710 5555 www.ios-travel.co.uk
National Rail 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Ryanair 0871 244 0000 www.ryanair.com
Skybus 0845 710 5555 www.ios-travel.co.uk
SouthWest Trains 0845 6000 650 www.southwesttrains.co.uk
Steamship Company 0845 710 5555 www.ios-travel.co.uk

You can fly direct to the Isles of Scilly from a number of UK departure points. More information is available at www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com and or www.skybus.co.uk. Air southwest provides connections to the Isles of Scilly, from all around the British Isles. More information is available at www.airsouthwest.com

Contact the Isles of Scilly Tourism Office on 01720 424031 or send an email to tic@scilly.gov.uk

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