Falmouth Harbour, Antigua

Falmouth Harbour is a horsehoe shaped natural harbour to the south of the island.

Getting there and away

Antigua is well served by airlines, as Antigua is one of the main islands for people to arrive and depart the Caribbean.

British Airways offer a direct flight from London, or they share with American Airlines, but this may mean going through US Customs on arrival in the US. The airport is called St.Johns and the code is ANU.

On arrival you will have to go through customs.

VC Bird International Airport

(ANU;462-0358) is about 5 miles from St John’s center. It has an ATM, a bureau de change
(7am-7pm Mon-Fri), a dozen car-rental companies and a post office. For those departing, it has a rudimentary café, a minute bookstore and paid wi-fi once you’re past security. Please take a minute to read this currency information.

St. Johns airport is on the on the north side of the island, and Falmouth Harbour on the south, but the island is not big! Click here for a map. Antigua has a privately owned system of buses and mini-vans, or alternatively a taxi ride will get you to the harbour. The taxi fares are regulated by the Government, but double check with the driver before accepting a ride. Number plates on Antigua taxis start with an 'H'.