By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco
The fastest way to reach Tresco? Fly direct with Penzance Helicopters - a spectacular 15-minute hop from Cornwall to our island paradise.
As the only operator offering direct flights to Tresco, Penzance Helicopters provides the quickest, simplest - and most memorable - way to begin your holiday.
Just minutes after departing Penzance, you’ll be touching down on Tresco, where our complimentary electric shuttle will whisk you straight to your accommodation. Prefer to travel via St Mary’s? Opt for a flight there and enjoy a short, scenic boat transfer across to Tresco.
Enjoy a generous 20kg luggage allowance per person, easy access just off the A30, and convenient on-site parking at Penzance. Arriving by rail? A handy shuttle bus connects the train station (just a mile away) directly to the heliport.
New for 2026: Penzance Helicopters now operates a fleet of three helicopters and has achieved full base maintenance certification - further strengthening operational resilience and reliability, so you can book with confidence.
To book, click below or call Penzance Helicopters on 01736 780828.
The bird’s eye view from the sky, from the legendary St Michael’s Mount to your first glimpse of Scilly makes the journey of getting to Tresco now every bit as special as staying there.
British Travel Journal
Transfers: Flying to Tresco
On arrival at Tresco Heliport, our complimentary electric shuttle will be waiting to take you straight to your accommodation.
Please note: It’s essential that you share your full travel itinerary with us in advance so we can arrange your transfer to Tresco. We don’t automatically receive these details from your travel provider, so without them, we’re unable to schedule your transfer.
Transfers: Flying to St Mary's
Delwin and the team at Island Transfers will meet you at St Mary’s Airport and transfer you to St Mary’s Quay (£12 return per person, payable onboard; children under 12 £6; under 3s free).
From the quay, you’ll board the next scheduled boat to Tresco (£7 per person single, payable onboard; children under 14 half price; under 3s free). If you’d prefer not to wait, a ‘special’ boat can be arranged for a supplement by contacting Tresco Boats.
On arrival on Tresco, our complimentary electric shuttle will be waiting to take you straight to your accommodation.
Please note: It’s essential that you share your full travel itinerary with us in advance so we can arrange your transfer to Tresco. We don’t automatically receive these details from your travel provider, so without them, we’re unable to schedule your transfer.
