Why go
- Capital and largest city of Saint Lucia.
- Served by Castries George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU).
History
Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean. The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of just under 70,000, as of May 2013. The city covers 80 km2 (31 sq mi).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- British Airways BA (777) · 3 routes: London, Point Salines, Port-of-spain
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 3 routes: London*, Point Salines*, Port-of-spain*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A330-300) · 3 routes: Antigua, London, Point Salines
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, 757) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami
- US Airways US (A319, A320, 757) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Toronto
- Condor Flugdienst DE (330) · 1 route: Bridgetown*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, 757, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- United Airlines UA (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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 6 routes: Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica, Fort-de-france, Kingstown, Port-of-spain
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air Caraïbes TX (ATR 72) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air France AF (ATR 42) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Caribbean Airlines BW (ATR) · 1 route: Port-of-spain
- Corsairfly SS (ATR) · 1 route: Fort-de-france*
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
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Castries George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SLU has direct flights to 6 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Fort-de-france, Port-of-spain, Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Castries Ferry Terminal, 1.3 km); routes include Marigot Beach Ferry Line, Doolittles free ferry, Free Passenger Ferry Crossing.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Castries. 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.