Airport · St Mary's, United Kingdom
St Mary's ISC
2 km from central St Mary's. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 2 km
- terminals
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About the airport
St Mary’s Airport is on St Mary’s, the largest of the Isles of Scilly, about 3 km from Hugh Town. It has short light-aircraft flights from Land’s End, Newquay and Exeter, and is the fastest way to reach the islands.
Terminals
It has a very small terminal building, with a waiting room and a check-in desk. The aircraft are small, so baggage is limited and it is worth checking the conditions with the airline.
Services
It is a very basic airport with few services. There are taxis and transfers to Hugh Town, and everything on the island is close by; flights depend a lot on the weather, so allow some leeway.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Island taxis and transfer services run to Hugh Town, about 3 km away. You can also walk.
Scillonian III
The Scillonian III ferry links Penzance with Hugh Town on St Mary's and is the sea alternative to flying; it runs from the harbour, not the airport.
Airport map
Terminal
A very small terminal building, with a waiting room and a check-in desk. Flights are short and on small aircraft, and baggage is limited by the size of the planes.
St Mary's
Things to do in St Mary's
St Mary's is the largest of the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago south-west of Cornwall, with white-sand beaches, clear waters, a mild climate and a tiny capital, Hugh Town.
Star Castle
An Elizabethan star-shaped fortress on the Garrison hill, now a hotel with views of the sea.
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Porthcressa Beach
A pale sandy beach beside Hugh Town, quiet and with clear water, ideal for a summer swim.
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Old Town Bay
A sheltered bay with a small beach and a café, near the airport, ideal for strolling and birdwatching.
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How far is the airport from central St Mary's?
St Mary's airport is about 2 km from central St Mary's.
How do I get from the airport to central St Mary's?
From St Mary's airport you can take Taxi and Scillonian III (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does St Mary's airport have?
St Mary's has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in St Mary's?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- A Twin Otter on the airport apron: David Purchase, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A Skybus Islander landing: andrewrabbott, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport overlooking Old Town Bay: Chris Gorringe, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh Town: Chris Gorringe, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Star Castle: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Porthcressa Beach: Gerald England, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Old Town Bay: Chris Gorringe, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons