V. C. Bird International Airport

V. C. Bird International Airport is in Osbourn, about 8 km (5 miles) northeast of St. John's, and the drive usually takes about 15 minutes. Taxis wait outside the terminal with fixed, posted fares, and pre-booked drivers and hotel representatives meet passengers under the canopy outside arrivals. No public bus serves the terminal itself.

Yes. V. C. Bird International Airport, code ANU, is the international airport of Antigua and Barbuda, and most travelers simply call it Antigua airport. It was called Coolidge International Airport until 1985, when it was renamed after Sir Vere Cornwall Bird, the country's first prime minister. Any scheduled flight to Antigua lands here.

Antigua has one passenger terminal for all scheduled flights. It opened in August 2015 and has 46 check-in counters, self-service kiosks, four jet bridges and five baggage carousels. Arriving passengers clear immigration, collect their bags and pass customs before walking out to the taxis and the canopied pickup area outside the building.

American Airlines flies from Miami and New York JFK, Delta from Atlanta and United from Newark. Air Canada Rouge and WestJet fly from Toronto, and British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London. Caribbean Airlines, LIAT Air, Sunrise Airways, Winair and InterCaribbean link Antigua with other Caribbean islands, and Condor adds seasonal flights from Frankfurt.

Yes. Visitors complete the immigration and customs declaration online at ArriveAntigua.com within 72 hours of their flight, on a phone, tablet or computer. It replaces the old paper card and produces a QR code that you show to immigration and customs on arrival. Keep it on your phone or print it before you fly.

You need a valid passport and, depending on your nationality, a visa, so check the rules for your passport before booking. Every visitor also completes the online ArriveAntigua declaration before the flight. On arrival you pass immigration, where visitors and residents have separate lines, then collect your bags and go through customs.

Adults 18 and over can bring in 1 liter of spirits, 1 liter of wine, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 500 g of tobacco free of duty. Cash and negotiable instruments worth more than the equivalent of 10,000 US dollars must be declared. Live animals, plants, fruit and vegetables need an import permit, and firearms and fireworks are prohibited.

Yes. Antigua's currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted by taxis, hotels and shops. The airport says it has no currency exchange operator at present, though a bank branch is in the terminal. Expect change in Eastern Caribbean dollars when you pay in US dollars.

Yes. The Executive Lounge is near Gate 1 on the departures side and opens at 11:00 daily, with the closing time set by the day's flights. Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Lounge Pass, Diners Club and DragonPass members can enter, and walk-in guests can pay for a three-hour stay when seats are available.

Yes. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty and several local companies serve the airport and run free shuttles to their rental lots. Traffic in Antigua drives on the left, and most cars are right-hand drive. Visitors need their home driver's license plus a temporary local driving permit, which rental companies can help arrange.

No public bus serves the airport terminal. Minibuses link St. John's with villages around the island during the day, but they run from the city's bus stations, not from the airport, and are not practical with luggage. Most travelers take a taxi, a rental car, a hotel transfer or a pre-booked private transfer.

Barbuda is a separate island north of Antigua. Small commuter airlines such as BMN Air and FlyMontserrat fly there from V. C. Bird International Airport, landing in Codrington. The Barbuda Express ferry sails from the ferry dock in St. John's Harbour and takes about 90 minutes, so you need a taxi or transfer to the dock first.

Yes. V. C. Bird International Airport operates 24 hours a day, although most scheduled flights arrive and leave between morning and evening. Shops and the Executive Lounge keep shorter hours, with the lounge opening at 11:00. If you land late at night, it is worth arranging your ride before you fly.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.