Direct flights between the Isle of Man and mainland Europe will return for TT 2025, with services operating between Basel and Ronaldsway Airport.

The service is being put on by MotoTours MTS Aktivreisen, a Swiss travel company.

It will run during the Isle of Man TT period in both directions - meaning island residents can also travel to the Swiss capital on the return leg.

While the route has been operated in the past, it was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. A one-off flight was reintroduced in 2024, but 2025 marks a return to regular rotations.

Flights will be run by a Swiss airline and are designed to cater for TT fans travelling from Switzerland, Germany and France - with Basel sitting at the heart of the three-border region.

The final departure from the Isle of Man will take place on Sunday, June 8, at 10am.

The journey can be booked through MotoTours or via Skyscanner.

Marcel Winter, managing director of MotoTours MTS Aktivreisen, said: ‘Our vision is to streamline travel to the Isle of Man with direct flights and premium accommodation options, ensuring guests enjoy a hassle-free journey and memorable stay.’

He added that interest in the route has been strong, following calls from fans for its return.

Flights to and from the Isle of Man are in high demand during the TT, with limited options to and from Europe, according to MotoTours.

A spokesperson for the firm said the service also provides a practical travel solution at the close of the TT, when flight availability is typically limited.

It added that it hopes more routes of this kind could follow in future years, a move that would open up the island to European visitors and boosting tourism during the peak season.