Official Site of the Antigua & Barbuda Department of Tourism

Travelling By Air

V.C. Bird International Airport, located on the northeast corner of Antigua, is the point of entry for visitors arriving by air to Antigua & Barbuda. There are both direct flights and connections from North America via San Juan and St. Martin and several weekly flights from Europe. Scheduled and charter service is available to many of the neighboring islands. Flying times: New York--4 hrs.; Miami--3 hrs.; Baltimore--4 hrs.; Toronto--4 hrs.; Puerto Rico--1 hr.; London--8 hrs.; Frankfurt--9 1/4 hrs.; Paris--8 hrs.

Airlines Serving North America:

Air Canada
(800) 422-6232
(268) 462-1147

American Airlines
(800) 433-7300
(268) 462-0950

BWIA
(800)-JET-BWIA (US)
(268) 462-0262/3, 462-0934 (St. John's)
(268) 462-3101/2 (V.C. Bird Airport)

Continental Airlines
(800) 231-0856
(268) 462-5355

Delta
(800) 532-4777
(800) 337-4777
www.delta.com
Flights out of Atlanta on Wednesday and Sunday.

US Air
(268) 480-5601 Extension 5704

                                

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Travelling By Air From The UK
 

British Airways
(daily)
Reservations: 0870 850 9 850 (24hrs)
www.ba.com

Virgin Atlantic
(Twice Weekly)
Reservations: 01293 747 747
www.virgin-atlantic.com                                                   top

Airlines Serving Europe:

British Airways
(800) 247-9297
(268) 462-3219

BWIA
(800)-JET-BWIA (US)
(268) 462-0262/3, 462-0934 (St. John's)
(268) 462-3101/2 (V.C. Bird Airport)

Virgin Atlantic
(Twice Weekly)
Reservations: 01293 747 747
www.virgin-atlantic.com

Sunsail Airways
An exclusive year round service to The Virgin Islands and Antigua with Air 2000
E-mail: sales@sunsailflights.co.uk 
Tel: (800) 6526520,  +44 (0) 23 9222 2226
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9221 5125                                       top

Inter-Island Airlines:

LIAT
Scheduled service from the Caribbean and South America.
(268) 480-5601
http://www.liatairline.com 

Air St. Kitts/Nevis
Charter service to most neighboring islands.
(268) 465-8571 (Call collect)

Carib Aviation
Charter service to most neighboring islands.
V.C. Bird International Airport
(or PO Box 318, St. Johns)
Antigua, West Indies
Tel: (268) 462-3147 or 462-3452
Fax: (268) 462-3125
After-hours calls: (268) 461-1650
http://www.candoo.com/carib/ 
Email caribav@candoo.com 

Montserratt Airways
Charter service to most neighboring islands.

Caribbean Star Airlines Ltd
Scheduled service to most neighboring islands.
(268) 480 2561~5/67
Web site: www.flycaribbeanstar.com                      top

Travelling By Sea

• Cruise ship ports are located at St. John's Harbour and Heritage Quay, in the heart of the country's capital, and minutes away from Antigua's great beaches and water sports.
• Private boaters can enter at St. John's Harbour on the west coast, English Harbour or the St. James' Club in the south, or Crabbs Marina in the northeast.
• Bare-boat or crewed chartering is available through:

• Nicholson's Yacht Charters
  Tel: 800-662-6066, (617) 661-0554
  http://www.nicholsonyachts.com

  Sun Yacht Charters
  Tel: 800-772-3500, 207-236-9611
  http://www.saltyseas.com/sun.html

  Nicholson Yacht Charters Inc.
  Website: http://www.yachtvacations.com 

Getting Around Antigua

Taxis

Taxis are available throughout Antigua. Fares between the airport, harbour, and many hotels and destinations are fixed and can be obtained upon arrival. Sample fares from V.C. Bird International Airport to: Nelsons Dockyard--US$21; Shirley Heights--US$21; St. John's--US$7. Taxi drivers are also qualified as tour guides for sightseeing trips. Tour rates can be obtained beforehand through hotels.

Buses

There is some local bus service; schedules and routes can be obtained through the hotels.

Rental Cars

Renting a car is an ideal way to discover more of Antigua while on your vacation. The cost is about US$40-50 per day. In addition to a valid driver's license from your country of residence, or an international driver's license, a permit to drive in Antigua is required. The rental agency can assist you in getting this temporary license, which costs approximately US$20 and is valid for three months. Don't forget that driving here is on the left side of the road! Here is a listing of rental agencies: