Why go
- Largest of the British Virgin Islands.
History
Tortola is the largest and most populated island of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands that form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. It has a surface area of 55.7 square kilometres with a total population of 23,908, with 9,400 residents in Road Town. Mount Sage is its highest point at 530 metres above sea level.
Where to stay
Agape Dr Cane Garden Bay, VG1130, British Virgin Islands · coconutbreezevillas.com
British Virgin Islands · oceanviewvillabvi.com
Rte 1, Cane Garden Bay Rd, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands · canegardenbaybeachhotel.net
Rte 1, Carrot Bay VG1110, British Virgin Islands · kevillas.com
ELM Beach Suites, Cane Garden Bay Rd, VG1110, British Virgin Islands · elmbeachsuites.com
West End, British Virgin Islands · longbay.com
Little Apple Bay, VG1130, British Virgin Islands · sugarmillhotel.com
Sea Cow Bay, Sir Francis Drake Hwy, British Virgin Islands · nannycay.com
98PF+FQ, Sir Francis Drake Hwy, Freshwater Pond VG1130, British Virgin Islands · fortrecoveryresort.com
C88J+M29, Carrot Bay, Windy Hill Tortola, British, Leonards, British Virgin Islands · heritageinnbvi.com
Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands · mariasbythesea.com
Cane Garden Bay Rd, Leonards, British Virgin Islands · myetts.com
West End Tortola, Apple Bay VG1110, British Virgin Islands · sebastiansbvi.com
20 Concordia, St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands · concordiaecoresort.com
C9FJ+7W6, Nibbs St, Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands · villagecaybvi.com
C97P+568, Waterfront Dr, Road Town, British Virgin Islands · fortburt.com
Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands · moorings.com
C9CJ+V5V, Road Town, British Virgin Islands · hotelni.com
2 McNamara, Road, Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu - Su 18:00 - 23:00 · facebook.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Burger, Friture, Fast Food · Burger/Friture fast food · Shore Way Drive
Fish, Steaks, Homemade, Fritters, Spicy Wings, Pizza, Restaurant · Fish/ Steaks restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00 · Main Street
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Airports
Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) 37 km to the centre
Charlotte Amalie, ST, VI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. San Juan, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 6 routes: Charlestown, Dominica, Philipsburg, San Juan, Spanish Town, Tortola
- American Airlines AA (757, 767) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- United Airlines UA (737-700, CNA) · 4 routes: Chicago, Newark, San Juan*, Washington
- US Airways US (757-200, 757, 762) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: San Juan, St. Croix Island, Tortola
- Delta Air Lines DL (757) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, The Valley
- Seaborne Airlines BB (DHT, Saab 340) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Croix Island
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: New York*
- British Airways BA (757) · 1 route: Miami*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: San Juan
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- T.J. Air TJ (CNC, PL2) · 1 route: Gustavia
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.
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) 11 km to the centre
Beef Island, U, VG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları, BVI Airways, Cape Air, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Philipsburg, San Juan, Dominica, St. Thomas, Charlestown (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 4 routes: Charlestown, Dominica, Philipsburg, St. Thomas
- BVI Airways XV (J32) · 2 routes: Dominica, Philipsburg
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Thomas
- American Airlines AA (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, Dash 8-300, AT4) · 1 route: Philipsburg
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
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.
Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) 22 km to the centre
Spanish Town, U, VG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (American Airlines, Cape Air, Seaborne Airlines, TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. San Juan, St. Thomas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (DHT) · 1 route: San Juan
- Cape Air 9K (BNI) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (DHT) · 1 route: San Juan
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 1 route: St. Thomas
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
Road Town Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
West End Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
Great Harbour Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Victor William Sewer Marine Facility
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Loredon L. Boynes Senior Dock
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Theovald Eric Moorehead Dock and Terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
West End, Tortola - Road Town, Tortola
Ferry route
Cruz Bay, Saint John - Spanish Town, Virign Gorda
Ferry route · Inter Island Boat Services
Peter Island Ferry
Ferry route
Hannah Bay, Tortola - Pirates Bight, Norman Island
Ferry route · Pirates Bight Restaurant
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas - Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
Ferry route · Speedy's Ferry
West End, Tortola - Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
Ferry route · New Horizon Ferry Service
Trellis Bay, Beef Island - The Last Resort, Bellamy Cay
Ferry route · The Last Resort
Road Town, Tortola - Red Hook, Saint Thomas
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Tortola — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Road Town Ferry Terminal, 2.2 km); routes include West End, Tortola - Road Town, Tortola, Cruz Bay, Saint John - Spanish Town, Virign Gorda, Peter Island Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tortola. 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.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing