Land's End Airport - Flight Information and Guide (LEQ)

How to get to Land's End Airport

Penzance town centre is about 11 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 20-25 minutes by car or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach Penzance in about 20-25 minutes, traffico permettendo.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: Penzance station, terminus of Cornwall's main line, is reachable by taxi.

By Bus

There are no direct dedicated bus connections; some local lines serve the St Just area.

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Tips The airport is primarily a transit point to the Scilly Isles with Skybus flights (20 minutes to St Mary's, Twin Otter aircraft with 19 seats, Monday to Saturday year-round): plan your connection well in advance.

Average travel time to LEQ

TrainNot available (no station at airport)

Shuttle busNot available (no dedicated bus service)

Taxi / Private hire20-25 minutes (£25-35)

Parking near Land's End Airport

Parking is located adjacent to the small terminal.

Rates are in line with standards for a very small regional airport.

How to get to Penzance from LEQ

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport; Penzance station is accessible by taxi.

By Bus

There are no direct dedicated bus connections from the airport.

By Taxi

A taxi to Penzance costs approximately £25-35, for a journey of 20-25 minutes.

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Car rental at Land's End Airport

Car rental companies available are very limited, given the small scale of the airport.

EU citizens need only their national driver's license, along with a passport and credit card.

Hotels near Land's End Airport

Land's End is a small airfield that lives mainly on the Skybus flights to the Isles of Scilly, with few movements a day: it has no hotels on site and no real commercial area around the terminal. Anyone catching a dawn flight finds it handy to stay in St Just, a few minutes away by taxi, while those combining the flight with a few days in Cornwall are better off in Penzance, which has the railway station for London, more places for dinner and a regular link to the airport. Those looking instead for a countryside stay between St Michael's Mount and Mounts Bay might also consider Gulval, a few minutes from both areas.

Airport area

St Just

About 3 km from the airport, a few minutes by car or taxi; there's no direct shuttle, a local taxi must be booked in advance.

Best for: For a dawn flight or a short stopover, when you want the shortest possible route to the terminal.

Pros

The closest you can get to the airport among areas with reliable lodging
A compact village with a pub and essential shops within reach

Cons

Isolated without a car or a taxi booked in advance
Very few restaurant choices compared with Penzance

Recommended hotels

Tredenwith House Self-contained flat in the village of St Just, about 3 km from the terminal, handy for a very early arrival or departure. View availability

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City centre

Penzance

The shuttle between Penzance railway station and the airport takes about 20 minutes; the taxi takes about the same time.

Best for: For those staying a few days in Cornwall who prefer the station, shops and restaurants on foot.

Pros

Railway station with direct links to London
The widest choice of restaurants and pubs in the area
A handy base also for St Michael's Mount and St Ives

Cons

Further from the airport than St Just
On summer weekends the centre and the harbour get more crowded

Recommended hotels

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Neighbourhood

Gulval

A few minutes by car from Penzance and around 20 minutes from the airport by taxi; an area without direct buses.

Best for: For those seeking a countryside stay near Mounts Bay without straying too far from Penzance and the airport.

Pros

Grounds with an indoor pool, tennis court and in-house restaurant
Views over Mounts Bay and St Michael's Mount a few minutes by car

Cons

A car is needed, not an easy walk from Penzance
Residential area, little nightlife on the spot

Recommended hotels

Kenegie Manor Apartments in a seventeenth-century manor with an indoor pool and restaurant, a few minutes from Penzance. View availability

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Airport services

The airport is a small regional hub, serving as the main air gateway to the Isles of Scilly via Skybus flights.

Shopping & Duty Free

A proper duty-free area is not available due to the airport's small size.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated lounges are available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The entire terminal area is covered by complimentary Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

The waiting areas provide minimal family-specific assistance.

Terminal guide

The small terminal mainly handles Skybus flights to the Scilly Isles, plus some local connections.

Travelers on these flights should allow 1.5 hours of buffer time.

Map of Land's End Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is Land's End Airport mainly used for?

It's the main departure point for Skybus flights to the Isles of Scilly, with a 20-minute flight to St Mary's.

Q. How long have air links existed between Land's End and the Isles of Scilly?

Since 1937, when the airport was opened specifically to guarantee a quick link with the archipelago: it's one of the longest-running commercial air routes in the UK.