Getting to the Island

Unsurprisingly there are two ways to get to the island, by air or sea. Flights and ferry are now available to book! Please reach out to us if you have any questions or queries about travel or where to stay.

By Air

The easiest and quickest way to get to the island is to fly. The airport is called Ronaldsway and is situated in the south of the island. You can currently fly to the IOM from various locations across the UK and Ireland. The airport is about a 15-20 minute drive to Douglas.

Easyjet operates from:

  • Belfast

  • Manchester

  • Liverpool

  • Bristol

  • London Gatwick

Loganair operates from:

  • Edinburgh

  • Manchester

  • Liverpool

  • Birmingham

  • London Heathrow

  • London City

Aerlingus operates from:

  • Dublin

By Sea

You can also get a ferry to the island from Belfast, Liverpool or Haysham. The ferry takes 3 - 4 hours depending on where you’re travelling from, leaves a couple of times a day, and you can travel as a foot passenger or with your car.

Steam Packet

The ferry docks at the sea terminal in Douglas.

Travel on the Island

Hotels may provide a transfer from the airport or sea terminal, it’s worth checking with them before you travel.

Taxi (Sorry, no Uber)

There is a taxi rank outside the terminal.

Car Hire

There are also a few options for hiring a car on the island, including:

You don’t necessarily need a car on the island, especially if you’re only going for the weekend and staying in Douglas. If you’re staying for longer, or want to explore all the island has to offer then it’s worth considering.

Hire cars come with parking disks that should always be displayed in non-pay parking zones.

Bus

There is a bus stop outside the airport which connects most towns on the island. For routes and schedules please refer to www.bus.im