Castletown to Edinburgh Flights

Isle of Man Airport, Castletown

With ebookers, you can find affordable flights out of the Isle of Man Airport, also known as Ronaldsway Airport. The airport is one of the primary gateways to the island, serving the towns of Castletown, Ballasalla, and a dozen others. Located about a mile north-east of Castletown's city centre, the airport can be reached by road, rail, or through the island's pedestrian walkway. It is used by several major airlines, some of which include British Airways, easyJet, and Aer Lingus Regional. The airport was opened in 1928 and started passenger services to the main island in 1933. In 2011, over 700,000 passengers passed through the airport.

Parking Information in the Isle of Man Airport, Castletown

The airport has two car parks with varying rates. Parking is free for motorists who spend less than an hour in the parking ground. If your car is parked for up to two hours, parking will cost £1.50 with subsequent charges of £1 for every extra two hours spent in the park. Cars parked for twenty-four hours are charged £13 with subsequent charges of £6 per day. There is a maximum parking fee of £60 per thirteen days for the long-stay car park. For the short-stay car park, it is per nine days.

Ground Transportation Information at Isle of Man Airport, Castletown

If you are travelling light and have nothing against a little sunshine, then the cheapest way of reaching the airport is to walk using the island's pedestrian walkway. If you have luggage or are pressed for time, then a quicker alternative is to use a taxi. A ride to the airport will cost about £20. You can call for a cab from a payphone, use the public taxi rank at Douglas Bus Centre, or choose the airport's taxi service, which is constantly available. Although Douglas seaport has a taxi rank, it is only active during the ferry hours.

Restaurants at Isle of Man Airport, Castletown

If you need to grab some coffer or enjoy a meal before your flight, the airport at Castletown has a café/bar that you can visit. You will also find a shop located opposite it where you can buy snacks, confectionery, and gifts.

Experience Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is the primary international point of entry for Scotland, with many international carriers flying into and out of the airport every day. Regional airlines also frequent the airport; flights to Edinburgh are available daily. Ebookers.com offers the best flight information around and provides live airfare updates and special package deals to get you the best and cheapest flights possible.

Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by ground transportation, and the M8 motorway is just a short distance away. Booking a rental car prior to your arrival in Edinburgh is simple, straightforward and sure to save money if you utilize the valuable tools and information we provide on EBookers.com. Buses are also available, with day and night service into the city. City taxis are available as well; many companies park outside of the arrival area of the airport.

Edinburgh enjoys a mild-to-cool climate, owing to its location near the Gulf Stream current. Summer temperatures peak around 18 degrees. With the almost constant wind, Edinburgh can be somewhat blustery during the wintertime, so catching flights from Castletown to Edinburgh may mean planning for indoor activities. Travellers will not be lacking in choice - history and culture abound in Edinburgh, with plenty of art galleries and history museums to enjoy. Many guided walks around the city can be arranged to take you into both the New Town and the Old Town. Travelling the Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, cannot be missed.