Travel to the Isle of Man

Troailt gys Mannin

Photo - Douglas Promenade
© Simon Park Photography

The Isle of Man is located at the centre of the British Isles. Travel by air from major cities in the United Kingdom and Ireland takes about one hour. There are also daily sea ferry and fast craft services linking the Isle of Man to ports in England and Ireland.

The easiest way to travel to the Isle of Man from Europe or further a field is by air, first to the United Kingdom or Ireland (where visa and immigration details are checked) and then on a connecting flight to the Isle of Man. There are daily flights to and from the Isle of Man airport from many UK airports. The major international airports with connections to the Isle of Man are Manchester, Birmingham and London Gatwick.

For a full list of the airlines and airports serving the Island, please visit the Isle of Man Airport Website.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company operates ferry services to the Island from Heysham, Dublin, Liverpool and Belfast. The fast craft service takes about two and a half hours whereas the conventional ferry takes between 4 and 5 hours.

International Students

For international students embarking on a course at the Isle of Man International Business School it is advised that you prepare yourself with all necessary documents and appropriate funds for entering the United Kindom.

Documentation

On arrival in the United Kingdom your documents will be checked before onward travel to the Isle of Man.

To receive official permission to enter the UK or Isle of Man you will require the following documents:

A valid international passport and your visa/entry certificate
Vaccination certificates (if required)
An X ray report (if required)
A letter of acceptance onto your course of study
Evidence that you have sufficient funds to pay your tuition fees and accommodation
Original copies of any degree certificates or technical qualifications

It is advisable to keep the above plus the following in your hand luggage:

Some British Currency
Insurance documents
Any prescribed drugs or medicine you are taking plus a note from your doctor explaining what they are
An address, telephone number and travel directions to your final destination in the Isle of Man

If you have any problems at immigration control you should contact the Immigration Advisory Service as soon as possible on T: 020 7378 9191 (24 emergency helpline).

Money

You will need to order British currency and travellers cheques and bring enough money to cover immediate expenses on arrival in the UK/Isle of Man.

Before departure, check whether you need permission to transfer money to the UK and whether your government has restrictions on the amount of money you can bring into the UK/Isle of Man.

British Sterling can be used in the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man also issues its own currency, which can be spent only on the Island. The Manx pound is fully interchangeable with and equal in value to the British pound.

Isle of Man International Business School
The University Centre, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1QB
T: +44 (0)1624 693700 F: +44 (0)1624 665095 E: enquiries@ibs.ac.im