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Guernsey Airport

Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
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Guernsey's main gateway linking the Channel Islands to the world.

Opened
1939
Location
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernsey Airport is the principal airport serving the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, France. It handles both scheduled passenger services and general aviation, connecting the island to major UK and European destinations. The airport is owned and operated by the States of Guernsey and plays a vital role in the island's economy, supporting tourism, business travel, and freight. Its runway and facilities have undergone various upgrades over the decades to accommodate modern regional jet aircraft. Due to Guernsey's island geography, the airport is the primary long-distance transport link for residents and visitors, with ferry services from the harbour offering an alternative for those travelling to nearby ports.
Terminals
Guernsey Airport has a single terminal building handling all passenger departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately three miles southwest of Saint Peter Port and is served by local bus routes and taxis connecting passengers to the town centre.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Guernsey Airport include Aurigny Air Services (the island's own carrier), British Airways, easyJet, and Loganair.
Notable facts
  • ›Aurigny Air Services, owned by the States of Guernsey, is based at the airport and serves as the island's flagship carrier.
  • ›The airport has a single runway designated 09/27.
  • ›Guernsey Airport was used by the German Luftwaffe during the occupation of the Channel Islands in World War II.
  • ›The airport handles approximately 900,000 passengers per year in normal operating conditions.
  • ›Its elevation is approximately 336 feet above mean sea level, making fog and low cloud occasional operational challenges.
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Route map (14 destinations)

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Routes

GCI → DUSAB · DH4
GCI → JERAB · DH4
GCI → BHXBE · DH4
GCI → EXTBE · DH4
GCI → JERBE · DH4
GCI → NWIBE · D38
GCI → SOUBE · DH4
GCI → ACIGR · BNT
GCI → BRSGR · AT7
GCI → JERGR · AT4 AT7
GCI → STNGR · AT7
GCI → DNRGR · BNT
GCI → LGWGR · E95 AT7
GCI → EMAGR · AT7
GCI → MANGR · AT7
GCI → AMSSI · AT4
GCI → JERSI · AT4 ATR
GCI → SOUSI · AT7
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City & Place Guide

Charming harbour town blending Norman heritage with coastal beauty.

Saint Peter Port is the capital and main port of Guernsey, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the English Channel. Its tiered hillside streets, colourful Georgian and Regency buildings, and a working marina give the town a distinctly Mediterranean feel despite its northern latitude.

The town punches above its weight culturally, offering world-class museums, a dramatic medieval castle, and a lively restaurant scene fuelled by fresh local seafood. Victor Hugo lived here in exile for 15 years, and his legacy adds a literary dimension to the destination. Duty-free shopping and low taxes make retail a bonus attraction for many visitors.

  • •Castle Cornet — 800-year-old sea castle with daily noon cannon firing and sweeping harbour views.
  • •Hauteville House — Victor Hugo's flamboyant self-decorated home, now a fascinating museum.
  • •Victor Hugo Museum (Candie Gardens) — elegant gardens featuring a lifelike statue and island history museum.
  • •Guernsey Museum at Candie — broad collection covering natural history and island culture.
  • •St Peter Port Harbour — picturesque working port with boat trips to neighbouring islands.
  • •Little Chapel — tiny, intricate mosaic chapel near the town, one of the world's smallest churches.

Getting around: Saint Peter Port has no railway. Buses operated by CT Plus Guernsey connect the town to the rest of the island affordably. Taxis are readily available at the harbour and town centre but can be pricey. Rideshare apps do not operate here. The compact town centre is best explored on foot, and cycling is a popular option for reaching nearby parishes.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn (May to September) offers the warmest, driest weather and the most frequent ferry and flight connections.

Local food: Try freshly caught Guernsey crab and lobster at the harbour-side restaurants, along with rich Guernsey cream teas and the island's famous golden-hued Guernsey cream used in local dairy products.

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Encyclopaedia

Guernsey Airport is an international airport on the island of Guernsey and the largest airport in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. It is located in the Forest, a parish in Guernsey, 2.5 nautical miles southwest of St. Peter Port and features mostly flights to Great Britain and some other European destinations.

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