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Getting to the Isle of Man
Getting to the Isle of Man
You can reach the Isle of Man either by plane or ferry. The most popular ways of getting there are through England or Ireland.
Flying from London to Douglas takes around 1.5 hours and costs around CAD 200 - 400 round-trip (USD 150 - 300).
Flying from Dublin to Douglas takes under 1 hour and costs around CAD 100 - 150 round-trip (USD 75 - 150).
Getting around
Getting around
The Isle of Man is not a big place.
Driving end-to-end only takes around 1 hour you don't need to stay in Douglas if you prefer staying elsewhere
Buses and taxis are available, plus there are 3 historic railways you can ride to popular tourist destinations.
If you're feeling brave, you can also rent a car.
The Isle of Man tourist site has even more options available.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry to the Isle of Man is generally consistent with entry rules for the United Kingdom. Refer to the Isle of Man government website for more details.
To find out if you need a visa for the United Kingdom, refer to the UK government website.
Most travelers will require either an ETA (Canadians, Americans) or a visa (Filipinos).
An ETA costs £16 and is valid for 2 years. Apply at least 3 days before departure to the UK.
A Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 for up to 6 months. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.
Claim to Fame
Claim to Fame
The Isle of Man is known for street racing, particularly the TT Motorcycle Race.
We are not visiting during this race.
But depending on when you arrive, the Manx Grand Prix is another race which might overlap.
Tess has recently learned how to ride a bicycle around an enclosed school yard and is confident she will be an elite-level motorcycle racer by the time she visits Isle of Man.
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