Isle of Man Airport is located in the south of the island at Ronaldsway near Castletown, 6 miles (11km; 6.9 mi ) southwest of Douglas, the island`s capital. Whether you're planning to travel by bus, taxi or a car we will help you to reach your destination.

On this page you will find guides on how to get to Ronaldsway Airport and how to find your next destination once you leave.

These are the car hire firms with offices or contact telephones available at Isle of Man Airport.

Athol Car Hire

Offices at the airport, Ballasalla and in Douglas.

Mylchreests Car Rental

Agents for Avis.

Departure Lounge

Okells Bar is located in the main departure lounge and is open for all departing passengers serving a full range of local and international beers, wines, spirits and cocktails.

Costa Coffee is also located in the departure lounge, served by fully trained Costa 'Baristas' with the full range of Costa hot drinks and food products. 

Our Skylines shop is located in the Departure Lounge, just after security, and offers a wide range of Manx gifts and other goods such as newspapers and magazines, together with high end cosmetics, perfumes, wines and spirits. In addition, the store has a very popular range of TT clothing and gifts that are available all year round. 

Executive Lounge

The Rendezvous Lounge, operated by Menzies Aviation, is located after Security, and offers a quiet haven for members of airline frequent flyer programmes, business class passengers as well as AirPlus cardholders.  The Lounge also offers access to passengers wishing to use the service for a fee (subject to availability). 

There is ample parking available for members of the public who wish to park their cars for both short and long stay. Charges now apply in all of our car parks.  Free Drop-Off and Pick-Up is available in the short stay car park, as access to the front of the Terminal Building is no longer possible.  It should be noted that Drop-Off and Pick-Up is only valid for 15 minutes from entry.

Tickets are issued when entering the parking facility and parking fees can be paid using the machines located at the exit when leaving the terminal or at the car parks. Please note you cannot prepay your parking fees - it must be paid when you exit the airport. 

For disabled badge holders who wish to use the Short Stay Car Park and wish to claim the reduced Long Stay Rates, please provide your car park entry ticket with your disabled badge together with your flight details at the Airport Information Desk who will calculate Long Stay rates for your vehicle.

There is no height restriction in the car park. 

Please see parking charges below. Maximum charge of £60 and maximum stay of 3 months. 

Taxis

There is a taxi rank situated outside the entrance of the terminal building. Taxis are available to meet all flights and most destinations are covered by fixed tariff charges.

Passengers travelling to London may wish to visit on the following websites: 

• London Shuttle Service which details London Shuttle services together with airport transfers in and around the London area.
• Airport Cars which will give an instant price for pre booked airport transfers from London Gatwick Airport across the UK.

Bus Vannin

Bus services 1,1A and 2 operate Monday to Saturday daytime and services 1-,11,11A,12 and 12A operate early morning and evenings Mondays to Saturdays and all day on Sundays between Douglas, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown, Port Erin and intermediate bus stops.

Bus services 8 and 8A operate Mondays to Saturdays daytime between Peel, Foxdale and Port Erin and also stops outside the airport terminal. For bus and Isle of Man Steam Railway information contact The Department of Infrastructure: +441624662525. Refer to www.iombusandrail.im for details and www.bus.im for a list of shedules.