Pretty English island known for its Maldives-like beaches to get more flights this summer

MORE flights are launching to one of the UK's prettiest islands.

Airline Skybus currently operates three flights a week from Newquay Airport to St Mary's Airport in the Isles of Scilly in winter.

However, this is set to increase from May 12 to two every day - one in each direction - from Monday to Saturday.

And then during the peak summer season, a third lunchtime flight will be added, from July 1.

The 30 minute flight will also line up with other domestic routes to places like London and Edinburgh.

Skybus managing director Jonathan Hinkles said: "Our expansion at Cornwall Airport Newquay is great news for customers, bringing new connectivity, more seats and more travel options for those flying to and from the Isles of Scilly."

Skybus first launched from Newquay Airport in 1992.

Last summer, a new fast ferry route from Penzance to the islands was scrapped before it ever started, with the current time takign around 2hr45.

The Isles of Scilly are owned by the Duchy of Cornwall - which is Prince William, with him and Kate Middleton often visiting in the summer.

Made up of 200 islands, only five are inhabited.

Tresco Island is where the royals are often spotted, where they take this kids George, Charlotte and Louis.

Just don't expect to see them - a holidaymaker who told The Sun: "We hardly noticed at first as they seemed a normal family on holiday intent on keeping themselves to themselves.