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St. Peter Port, Guernsey

St. Peter Port is a town and one of the ten parishes on the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

Type Town

Why go

  • Capital of the island of Guernsey.

History

St. Peter Port is a town and one of the ten parishes on the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It is the capital of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as well as the main port. The population in 2021 was 19,295.

Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30+; Tu-Sa 08:00+; Su off Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 40 St… · otto8.gg
Indoor
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:30+; Sa,Su 12:00-14:30,17:30+ Features: vegan options · 34 St George's Esplanade, St Peter Port, GY1 2BG · chinared.gg
Indoor
Burger, Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-14:30, 16:30-19:30; Fr 11:30-14:15, 17:00-20:30; Sa 12:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2… · chefan.rocks
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · thebathingpools.com
Indoor
Regional, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 27 Commercial Arcade, St Peter Port · thebeanjar.gg
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Fort Road, St Peter Port, GY1 1ZP · buho.gg
Indoor
Crepe, Cafe · Features: vegan options · crepemaison.gg
Indoor
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Route des Sablons, St Pierre du Bois, GY7 9LL · tasteofindiaci.com
Indoor

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Airports

Jersey Airport (JER) 37 km to the centre
St. Peter, U, JE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 10 airlines (Flybe, Skynet Airlines, easyJet, Air Berlin…) · direct flights to 30 destinations incl. Cardiff, Guernsey, Glasgow, London, Manchester… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 30 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Guernsey Airport (GCI) 5.2 km to the centre
Saint Peter Port, G, GG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Aurigny Air Services, Flybe, Skynet Airlines, Air Berlin) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Jersey, Southampton, Alderney, Amsterdam, Birmingham… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 14 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Alderney Airport (ACI) 36 km to the centre
Saint Anne, A, GG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Aurigny Air Services) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Guernsey, Southampton (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

St Peter Port Harbour
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Condor Ferries Vehicle Check-In
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Masline Harbour
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Guernsey - Herm
Ferry route
Outdoor
Guernsey - Sark
Ferry route
Outdoor
Guernsey - Alderney
Ferry route
Outdoor
Guernsey (GBG) - Jersey (GBJ)
Ferry route · Condor Ferries
Outdoor
Guernsey - Diélette
Ferry route
Outdoor
Saint Malo (F) - St. Peter Port (GBG)
Ferry route · Condor Ferries
Outdoor
Poole (UK) – Guernsey (GBG)
Ferry route · Condor Ferries
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Guernsey (GBG) - Portsmouth (UK)
Ferry route · Condor Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for St. Peter Port, Guernsey — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: St Peter Port Harbour, 0.6 km); routes include Guernsey - Herm, Guernsey - Sark, Guernsey - Alderney.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.