Getting to and around Antigua and Barbuda
Travelling By Air
Travelling By Sea
Travelling on Land
V.C. Bird International Airport is 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 neighbouring 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 ¼ hrs.; Paris—8 hrs.
Airlines Serving North America
Air Canada
(800) 422-6232
(268) 462-1147
American Airlines
(800) 433-7300
(268) 462-0950
www.aa.com
Caribbean Airlines
Reservations & Information: + 800 744 2225 (toll free)
http://www.caribbean-airlines.com/
www.caribbean-eticket.com
Continental Airlines
(800) 231-0856
(268) 462-5355
www.continental.com
Delta
(800) 532-4777
(800) 337-4777
www.delta.com
Flights out of Atlanta on Wednesday and Sunday.
US Airways
(268) 480-5601 Extension 5704
(800) 622 1015
www.usairways.com
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Travelling By Air From The UK
Special Fares to the Caribbean.
BWIA
(Twice weekly)
Reservations: 020 8577 1100
www.bwee.com |
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British Airways
(daily)
Reservations: 0870 850 9 850 (24hrs)
www.ba.com
Virgin Atlantic
(Twice Weekly)
Reservations: 01293 747 747
www.virgin-atlantic.com
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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
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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 neighbouring islands.
(268) 465-8571 (Call collect)
Carib Aviation
Charter service to most neighbouring 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
Montserrat Airways
Charter service to most neighbouring islands.
Caribbean Star Airlines Ltd
Scheduled service to most neighbouring islands.
(268) 480 2561~5/67
Web site: www.flycaribbeanstar.com
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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
Sun Yacht Charters
Nicholson Yacht Charters Inc.
For further information click on one of the above Charter Companies.
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Barbuda Express
 The Barbuda Express is an innovative wave-piercing design giving maximum passenger comfort at high speed and a journey time of 90 minutes in nearly all weather conditions.
It runs 5 days a week between St Johns and Barbuda:
As a Barbudan you could spend the day in St Johns for business, shopping or just fun with a very reasonable allowance for personal goods carried on board by hand
For Antiguans a visit to Barbuda for the day or longer can be made at reasonable rates. A time to enjoy the amazing beauty and tranquillity of this smaller but no less delightful sister island.
Tourists can economically visit Barbuda with a selection of packages to explore and discover this undeveloped and little-visited island
Freight can be regularly and reliably moved between the islands
Further information on times etc. at Barbuda Express
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Travelling 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.
Click here to Download the Official Taxi Fare document (PDF-format).
Buses
There is some local bus service; schedules and routes can be obtained through the hotels.
Rental Cars
Renting a car is the best way to discover more about this wonderful island during your holiday. Rental costs are about US$40-50 per day. As well as your valid driver's licence from your country of residence, or an international driver's licence, a permit to drive in Antigua is required. The rental agency you choose will assist you in getting this temporary licence. It will be valid for three months and cost approximately $20 US. Don't forget that driving here is on the left side of the road!
To help you please find below a list of some of the car rental agencies on the island.
Tropical Rent Budget Rent A Car
Capital Car Rentals and Tours
Carters Rent A Car
Dions Rent A Car & Taxi Service
Dollar Rent A Car
Hertz Rent A Car
Huntley Car Rental
Hyatt Rent-A-Car
Ivor’s Car Rental & Taxi Service
Jacob’s Rent -A-Car
Jeeps R US Rentals
If you would like us to arrange your car hire in accordance with your wishes, and budget, then please click here. If you feel that you would like to sort out the arrangements for yourselves then please feel free to click on any of the above rental companies for further information. |
