Why go
- Island in Antigua and Barbuda.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Burton-Nibbs International Airport (BBQ).
History
Antigua is an island in the Lesser Antilles. It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations on 1 November 1981.
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 22 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 9 routes: Basse Terre, Bridgetown, Castries, Dominica, Philipsburg, Pointe-a-pitre, San Juan, Santo Domingo, The Valley
- British Airways BA (777) · 4 routes: Basse Terre, London, Punta Cana, Scarborough
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 4 routes: Basse Terre*, London*, Punta Cana*, Scarborough*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York
- US Airways US (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800) · 2 routes: Bridgetown, Kingston
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A330-300) · 2 routes: Hewandorra, London
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre
- Air Canada AC (A320) · 1 route: Toronto
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- PAN Air PV (BNT) · 1 route: Gustavia
- Sibaviatrans 5M (BNI) · 1 route: Charlestown
- T.J. Air TJ (CNC, PL2) · 1 route: Gustavia
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Newark
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Burton-Nibbs International Airport (BBQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ANU has direct flights to 22 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Basse Terre, London, Bridgetown, Charlotte, Gustavia…). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Antigua - Barbuda.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Antigua and Barbuda. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.