Isle of Man Travel FAQs

Up to date information for vaccinations before you travel to Isle of Man are available from the NHS website

For up to date information around safety and security in Isle of Man read the Foreign & Commonwealth Office latest information for Isle of Man.

The best time to visit Isle of Man is from july until september, when you will have a soft temperature, but limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in Isle of Man is 16°C in july and the lowest is 8°C in january.

Visitors from the Common Travel Area, made up of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands do not require passports or visas to enter the Isle of Man; there are no passport controls when travelling between areas in the Common Travel Area.

The official currency of Isle of Man is the Pound sterling.

It's likely you'll see both resident and migrant birds including the chough and the Arctic tern. There is also a puffin colony near to Peel, so keep a close look out! Take a walk on the wild side and experience some of the best spots for wildlife watching on the Isle of Man.

"Queenies" - or queen scallops - have been crowned the Manx national dish ahead of kippers or chips, cheese and gravy. The seafood delicacy was confirmed as the food that best symbolises Manx cuisine at the annual Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival.

The main language of the Isle of Man is English, predominantly the Manx English dialect. Manx, the historical language of the island, is still maintained by a very small speaker population.

The currency in Isle of Man is the Pound sterling. 10 to 15% is usual for restaurants; if this has already been added to the bill, a further tip is not required.

Local Isle of Man travel experts are available.