MORE flights are launching to one of the UK’s prettiest islands.
Airline Skybus currently operates three flights a week from Newquay Airport to St Mary’s Airport in the Isles of Scilly in winter.
The Isles of Scilly are getting more flights thi ssummer[/caption]
Skybus flights will increase from three a week to three a day[/caption]
However, this is set to increase from May 12 to two every day – one in each direction – from Monday to Saturday.
And then during the peak summer season, a third lunchtime flight will be added, from July 1.
The 30 minute flight will also line up with other domestic routes to places like London and Edinburgh.
Skybus managing director Jonathan Hinkles said: “Our expansion at Cornwall Airport Newquay is great news for customers, bringing new connectivity, more seats and more travel options for those flying to and from the Isles of Scilly.”
Skybus first launched from Newquay Airport in 1992.
Last summer, a new fast ferry route from Penzance to the islands was scrapped before it ever started, with the current time takign around 2hr45.
The Isles of Scilly are owned by the Duchy of Cornwall – which is Prince William, with him and Kate Middleton often visiting in the summer.
Made up of 200 islands, only five are inhabited.
Tresco Island is where the royals are often spotted, where they take this kids George, Charlotte and Louis.
Just don’t expect to see them – a holidaymaker who told The Sun: “We hardly noticed at first as they seemed a normal family on holiday intent on keeping themselves to themselves.
The other islands are St Mary’s, Bryher, St Martin and St Agnes.
You can expect a mild climate all year round, being the warmest in the British Isles.
The islands have even been compared to some stunning long-haul destinations.
Travel website The Travel said: “If The Maldives is out of the question, consider visiting this UK archipelago that’s just as stunning.”
The islands are also home to the smallest airport in the UK, with Land’s End Airport only having 19-seat planes.
Another one of the islands is St Agnes, which has a super budget campsite if you want to stay for cheap.
Troytown Farm is the only dairy farm in Scilly and camping you can stay for just £12.50 a night.
Otherwise the island of St Mary’s has the Star Castle Hotel which dates back to the 16th century.
Jersey Airport is also getting new flights amid a £2million revamp.
And Blue Islands is launching a new route from Newcastle to the Channel Islands.
The Isles of Scilly have a mild climate all year round[/caption]
