Terminal Drop-Off Charge

A £5 charge now applies to vehicles dropping off passengers at the designated drop-off zones, located directly outside the terminals. Discounts and exemptions will apply. Free drop-off will be available at the Long Stay car parks.

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No rail services to Heathrow - 4 & 5 December

Due to engineering works at Heathrow, there will be no mainline rail services to or from Heathrow Airport on 4 & 5 December.

 

London Underground services between the terminals and London will continue to operate, passengers looking to travel to central London, or connecting between terminals 5 and 2/3, will be required to use the London Underground services.

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Coronavirus update

Face coverings are mandatory at the airport and we encourage everyone to wear one at all times, unless they’re exempt. Passengers can purchase face coverings at several retailers at the airport including Boots and WHSmith. 

 

The safety of both passengers and colleagues has always been Heathrow’s number one priority. The airport has several COVID-secure measures in place to make sure everyone has a safe journey including: 

 

- Enhance cleaning regimes including Hygiene Technicians, UV robots and other anti-viral technologies to ensure continuous disinfection across terminals

- Dedicated COVID marshals to enforce social distancing

- 600 hand sanitiser stations 

 

Due to the emergence of a new Coronavirus variant, the UK Government have advised that fully vaccinated passengers arriving into England must:

 

- Take a PCR test no later than 2 days after their arrival.

- Self isolate until they receive their result.

- If a passenger tests positive, they must isolate for 10 days.

- If a passenger tests negative, they can leave self isolation.

 

Passengers arriving from a country on the red list must book a managed quarantine hotel.

 

Passengers who are not fully vaccinated must continue to follow separate guidance.

 

As countries may change their entry requirements, we advise customers to check the UK Government website for up to date information.

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    • Isle of Man

    Isle of Man travel guide

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    Overview

    Man and nature exist in harmony on the Isle of Man; in 2016 UNESCO awarded the island 'biosphere reserve status' in recognition of a unique balance between the people and their surroundings.

    More than 250 historical sites stand in contrast with beautiful valleys, dramatic coastline, and the island's highest point, Snaefell. The legend goes that visitors who reach the summit can see six kingdoms; Mann, Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, and Heaven.

    Early Celtic influences have given the island a distinctive culture of music, language, and dance, celebrated in the annual summer festival of Yn Chruinnaght. Subsequent occupation by the likes of Norway, Scotland, and England could not dampen an independent streak, and today the island is a self-governing dependency of the British Crown.

    There are direct flights from numerous airports in the UK and Ireland. Ferries arrive in Douglas, the capital, from Heysham, Liverpool, Belfast, and Dublin. There are regular bus and steam train services from the airport to Castletown and Douglas, and even a horse tram service dating back to 1876. The 'Go Explore' smartcard covers all bus, rail and horse tram services. The Isle of Man may be a little off the beaten tourist track, but its status as an offshore financial centre and low-tax economy makes it a popular business destination.

    For many, the island is synonymous with motorbikes. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy has become the most famous motorcycle event in the world. This festival of motorcycling culture is part of the fabric of the island, attracting a huge following in May/June each year. However, for those looking to avoid the fumes and noise of the TT, there are attractions aplenty.

    Visitors can explore the remarkably well-preserved 13th century Castle Rushen in Castletown, and get an insight into the lifestyles of traditional Manx 'crofting' farmers in the Cregneash Village Folk Museum. Douglas, the Victorian seaside capital, is home to a variety of different museums. The train between Douglas and Ramsey stops at the lovely village of Laxey, home to the Great Laxey Wheel, the largest water pumping wheel in the world.

    Adventurous souls can explore the Raad ny Foillan hiking trail, a 95 mile (150km) footpath hugging the coast, or visit the Calf of Man, a tiny island just off the south corner of the Isle of Man, which has been a bird sanctuary since 1939. Ancient, unique, and independent, the island will richly reward the curious traveller.

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    English Pronounciation
    Isle of Man Airport - also known as Ronaldsway Airport and Purt Aer Vannin in the Manx language.
    Location: The airport is located nine miles (14km) southwest of the Island's capital, Douglas.
    Time: GMT +1
    Getting to the city: Buses are the only public transport option from the airport, with Routes 1, 1A and 2 calling at Douglas, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown and Port Erin during the day from Monday to Saturday. Buses 10, 11, 11A, 12 and 12A follow this route on Sundays and during evenings and early mornings. Route 8 runs Monday through Saturday from the airport to Peel and other intermediate destinations. Travel time is around 25 minutes to Douglas, 30 minutes to Peel, and 7 to 8 minutes to Castletown.
    Car Rental: Avis, Hertz, Firefly, Keddy and Europcar have offices at the airport.
    Airport Taxis: Passengers can find taxis immediately outside the terminal building.
    Facilities: Isle of Man Airport has an ATM in the main terminal entrance area (the nearby towns of Castletown and Ballasalla offer full banking facilities), shops selling souvenirs and news agents that stock books, magazines and newspapers. Travellers will find a self-service restaurant on the first floor of the terminal and a bar and café in the departures lounge. The airport also has baby-changing rooms, and good facilities for travellers with reduced mobility.
    Website: www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/isle-of-man-airport/
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