Travelling to Guernsey
Guernsey is the hidden gem of the British Isles, and it’s less than an hour from the UK! Located about 70 miles south of mainland England and 27 miles from the French coast, Guernsey is the Channel Islands’ second largest island.Â
Pride in the historic capital of St Peter Port
Situated on the east coast of Guernsey with views of the neighbouring islands Herm and Sark, St Peter Port is the charming, cobbled street capital of Guernsey. Known colloquially as ‘Town’, St Peter Port is the centre of the Bailiwick and home to many eateries and hotels, making it perfect for getting a taste of island life. With 27 beaches, it is the perfect place to come and enjoy the late summer heat!
Do I need a passport or visa to travel to Guernsey?
Passports are not required when travelling from the UK – although a valid form of ID is needed (e.g. a driving licence). Check out Visit Guernsey’s site for details: Travelling to Guernsey
Getting Here
It can take just 40 minutes to fly to Guernsey from England or three hours on a ferry. Or it takes just over an hour from France! Usually the sooner you book, the cheaper the travel – so get booking! You can get to Guernsey by flight or ferry with the providers listed below.
Getting to Guernsey via Jersey
With Jersey’s excellent transport links, you could always island hop to Guernsey via Jersey! Jersey is served by Aer Lingus, Blue Islands, British Airways, Easter Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Condor Ferries, and more! You can get to Guernsey via Jersey from Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, Norwich, Rennes, Southampton, London, Humberside, Teeside, Amsterdam, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Dusseldorf, Poole and Portsmouth!
By air
Aurigny - Guernsey's Airline offering regular direct flights to Guernsey from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Exeter, East Midlands, Southampton, Bristol, Leeds Bradford and season flight from Dublin, Newquay, Liverpool and Paris.
Blue Islands - Flights from: Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Exeter, Guernsey, Norwich, Rennes, and Southampton
By sea
Condor Ferries - Sailings from: Guernsey, Jersey, St Malo, Poole, Plymouth and Portsmouth.
Manche-Iles Express - Sailings from Jersey, France and Alderney.