3 of London's 6 airports operate regular flights to Isle of Man: London Luton, London City, and London Gatwick.
Useful information about London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport is located roughly 35 miles north of London.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – trains run every 10-12 minutes from Kings Cross St. Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway, 1 mile from airport departures and connected by a shuttle bus, with a total journey time between 40-50 minutes.
- By taxi or car – 1 hour 45 minutes from central London.
- By bus – 90 minutes from Victoria on route 757, leaving every 20 minutes.
Services: free WiFi, smoking areas, ATMs, duity-free shopping, and a wide range of high-street chains, cafes, restaurants, and bars both before and after security.
Useful information about London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is in Surrey about 30 miles south of central London.
How to get to the airport:
- By bus – 90 minutes from Victoria Coach Station, operating every half hour.
- By taxi – 60 minutes from central London.
- By train – Gatwick Express every 15 minutes from London Victoria, 35 minutes to Gatwick.
Services: 24/7, prayer room, disabled passenger services, ATMs, smoking areas, business lounges, and a range of duty-free shopping, retail outlets, and eateries.
Useful information about London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) is located on the River Thames in East London, 4 miles east of Canary Wharf.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) from Bank station to the airport in 20 minutes.
- By taxi – 35 minutes from central London or 10 minutes from Canary Wharf.
- By bus – 30 minutes from Canning Town station, route 474.
Services: express check-in, smoking areas, business facilities, passenger assistance, and a handful of shops and food outlets.