Newquay to Isles of Scilly

Checked 9 September 2026

Check the suspension before planning a flight

Isles of Scilly Travel has temporarily suspended Skybus flights between Newquay and St Mary's from 1 September 2026 until 16 March 2027. The operator plans to resume the route in spring 2027. Do not rely on an older seasonal timetable as confirmation that a flight is running.

The operator says affected passengers can transfer to Land's End and receive a refund of the fare difference. Contact Isles of Scilly Travel about your individual booking.

Alternative routes

Land's End is the year-round Skybus base, with flights to St Mary's taking around 20 minutes. From Newquay, allow time for the mainland journey to Land's End Airport. Newquay railway station is separate from Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Penzance offers the seasonal Scillonian ferry to St Mary's and helicopter flights to St Mary's or Tresco. Check the timetable, availability and baggage rules for your dates and ticket type.

When Newquay flights resume

The usual flight is around 30 minutes to St Mary's. Confirm the published restart date, operating days, fares and pet availability directly with Skybus. Standard tickets and day-trip tickets have different hold-luggage allowances.