Blue Islands
A regional scheduled airline based in Guernsey, linking the Channel Islands with cities across the United Kingdom and continental Europe using primarily turboprop aircraft.
About Blue Islands
Blue Islands is an independently operated regional airline headquartered in Guernsey. Its origins date to 1999, when the business began flying under the name Le Cocq’s Airlink, initially serving the Channel Islands. The Blue Islands identity was adopted in 2006. The carrier focuses on scheduled services suited to the islands’ relatively small but important air-travel market.
Guernsey and Jersey form the core of the airline’s network and are its principal operating bases. Blue Islands serves 10 destinations across five countries on 34 routes. Its network links the Channel Islands with Bournemouth, Bristol, London, Manchester and Southampton, while services to Geneva and Zurich provide connections with continental Europe. The Isle of Man is also among its destinations.
Blue Islands is principally associated with the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR family, including the ATR 42-500. These turboprops are well suited to short regional sectors and airports with comparatively modest traffic volumes. Aircraft types used by the airline over its history also include the British Aerospace Jetstream 32 and Fokker 100. Flights generally offer a single economy-class cabin and a straightforward regional service.
The airline is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it does not operate a conventional standalone frequent-flyer programme. Travellers should therefore assess fares primarily on schedule, baggage terms and flexibility rather than expecting alliance status benefits. Connections involving another airline may require separate conditions, so passengers should check whether their journey is issued as one booking.
Blue Islands’ main strength is the direct connectivity it provides for island communities, helping travellers avoid unnecessary transfers through larger British airports. Its compact network and smaller aircraft can also make regional journeys more convenient. The trade-off is that frequencies may be limited on some routes, while disruption can have a greater effect when spare aircraft and alternative same-day services are scarce. Weather around the Channel Islands can also affect operations.
Good to know
Flying with Blue Islands — what to expect
Regional Aircraft
Blue Islands primarily uses ATR turboprops on short regional flights. These aircraft have smaller cabins and overhead lockers than typical mainline jets, so packing compactly is advisable.
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances can vary by fare and booking channel. Confirm the allowance shown with your ticket before travelling, particularly if your journey includes another airline.
Allow Connection Time
Leave a sensible buffer when connecting between separate tickets. A delay on the first flight may not entitle you to free rebooking on an independently purchased onward service.
Weather Disruption
Fog, wind and other coastal weather can affect Channel Islands operations. Monitor the airline’s flight information and keep contact details current for operational updates.
Limited Frequencies
Some routes may not operate every day or may have only a small number of departures. Flexible tickets and travel insurance can be useful when your schedule is time-sensitive.
Single Cabin Service
Flights generally use a single economy-style cabin designed for short sectors. Travellers should expect a practical regional product rather than multiple long-haul-style service classes.
Network overview
Where Blue Islands flies
Blue Islands operates 34 routes to 10 destinations across 5 countries, its longest sector reaching Guernsey to Zurich (851 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Blue Islands flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Guernsey → Zurich
851 km · GCI → ZRH
The longest sector in the Blue Islands network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Blue Islands
Notable destinations on Blue Islands's network.
SIGuernseydirectSIJerseydirectSIBournemouthdirectSIBristoldirectSIGenevadirectSIIsle of MandirectSILondondirectSIManchesterdirectSISouthamptondirectSIZurichdirectDestination list is indicative of Blue Islands's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
FAQ
Blue Islands — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Carry-on limits depend on the fare conditions and the operating aircraft, whose overhead storage may be compact. Check the baggage allowance displayed on your booking and the airline’s current policy before departure.
- Guernsey is Blue Islands’ busiest departure hub, with Jersey also serving as a central operating base. The airline’s schedule is built largely around connecting the Channel Islands with Britain and continental Europe.
- The busiest departure points by number of routes are Guernsey, Jersey, Bournemouth, Bristol and Geneva, in that order.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the prices it finds.
- Blue Islands serves exactly 10 destinations across five countries. Its network comprises 34 routes.
- Fares are generally most competitive when booked early and outside school holidays, summer peaks and major events. Comparing nearby dates and less popular departure times may reveal lower prices.
- Blue Islands flies to Guernsey, Jersey, Bournemouth, Bristol, Geneva, the Isle of Man, London, Manchester, Southampton and Zurich.
- Blue Islands’ longest route is the nonstop service from Guernsey to Zurich, covering about 851 km.