Rates and Travel
Frequent Flights & Ferries
Located 8 miles from Penzance, near the village of St Just, Land’s End Airport is open all year round. There is a Skybus shuttle bus which picks up from outside Penzance railway station. Parking is available to book direct with JustPark.
Newquay Airport is located on the North Cornwall coast, near to Watergate Bay and St Mawgan village. Flights available Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Parking is available to book direct with Newquay Airport.
Exeter – Flight Time 1 Hour
Exeter International Airport is situated five miles from Exeter city centre and five minutes from the M5 motorway. Flights available mid March – mid October, Monday – Saturday. Parking is available to book direct with Exeter Airport.
The Scillionian III Passenger Ferry
Departs from Penzance Quay with a travel time of 2 3⁄4 Hours. Sailing mid March to mid October.
10% Discount
Star Castle provides a 10% discount on travel booked with Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters, to guests staying at the hotel. These rates now fluctuate throughout the year and are available to you by contacting the Star Castle Hotel on 01720 422317 or by emailing reception on info@star-castle.co.uk. We require names as they appear on your photo ID and dates of birth. Photo is required for all methods of travel if you are over the age of 16 years.
For further information and booking terms and conditions, please go to www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk and www.penzancehelicopters.co.uk
Penzance Helicopters
Penzance Helicopters situated just outside Penzance offer a 15-minute flight to the islands. Parking available, contact Isles of Scilly Parking on 01736 332727 or 07724879482.
Dogs Are Welcome
Dogs are very welcome to travel aboard the Scillonian III passenger ferry, Skybus Twin Otter aircraft and the helicopter – all you need to do is let the travel company know when making your booking.
Scillonian III
- Sail from Penzance harbour with up to two dogs per adult
- Keep your dogs with you on a lead, or in an animal carrier; whichever suits you best
Skybus
- Fly with your dog from the Land’s End and Newquay airports
- Your dog can travel in safety and comfort in our RSPCA-approved crate
- 90 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm crate (suitable for one large or two small dogs maximum weight 45.3kg/100 lbs