Penzance to St Mary's and Tresco

Isles of Scilly helicopter timetable

Today's Penzance Helicopters flights to St Mary's and Tresco, the month by month schedule, and what you need to know before you fly. Times come from the published timetable.

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Flight times from the published timetable. Weather delays are posted by the operator on the day, so check before you leave for the heliport.

At a glance

Before you fly

From
Penzance Heliport, about a mile from Penzance railway station.
To
St Mary's airport and Tresco. The only service that lands on Tresco.
Flight time
About 17 minutes.
Days
Monday to Saturday, all year, with fewer flights in winter.
Check in
Arrive an hour before your flight. Check in closes 45 minutes before.
Luggage
20kg per person in soft bags, plus one small bag up to 3kg. No rucksacks as hand luggage.
Getting there
An electric shuttle runs from Penzance station to the heliport (book ahead), or park at the heliport and pay on the way out.
Booking
Penzance Helicopters. Dogs fly if they fit the crate on board.
Month by month

The helicopter timetable

Flying days, flights a day to St Mary's and to Tresco, and the usual first flight in and last flight home.

MonthFlying daysFlights from Penzance a dayUsual first flight inUsual last flight home
October 2026Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 5
to Tresco about 5		08:5417:35
November 2026Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 408:3015:55
December 2026Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 4
to Tresco about 4		08:3016:12
January 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 4
to Tresco about 4		08:3015:55
February 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 408:3015:55
March 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 4
to Tresco about 5		08:5416:39
April 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 4
to Tresco about 6		08:5417:35
May 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 4
to Tresco about 6		08:5417:35
June 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 5
to Tresco about 6		08:0017:35
July 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 5
to Tresco about 6		08:0017:35
August 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 5
to Tresco about 6		08:0017:35
September 2027Monday to Saturdayto St Mary's about 4
to Tresco about 6		08:5417:35

Worked out from the published timetable for each day. Use the board above for exact times, and book with the operator.

Questions

The helicopter, answered

Where does the helicopter to Scilly fly from?

From Penzance Heliport, about a mile from Penzance railway station, to St Mary's and to Tresco. It is the only service that lands on Tresco.

How long is the helicopter flight?

About 17 minutes to St Mary's or Tresco.

Does the helicopter fly in winter?

Yes. Penzance Helicopters fly all year, Monday to Saturday, with fewer flights in the winter months. The table on this page shows each month.

How much luggage can I take on the helicopter?

20kg per person in soft bags, plus one small bag up to 3kg; no rucksacks as hand luggage. Extra weight is charged per 5kg when there is space.

How early do I need to be at the heliport?

Arrive an hour before your flight. Check in closes 45 minutes before.

How do I get to Penzance Heliport?

An electric shuttle links Penzance railway station and the heliport, which needs booking. If you drive, the heliport has its own car park, paid on the way out.

Can I take my dog on the helicopter?

Yes, if they fit the crate on board. Ask when you book.

How much does the helicopter to Scilly cost?

Fares change through the year, so check them on the Penzance Helicopters website when you book.

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