How to get here….
You’ve seen all the breath-taking images of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and now wondering how do I get there?! St. Vincent Argyle International Airport (SVD), is located on the largest of the Grenadine islands, with various direct flights.
If continuing on to ‘Look Yonder Cottages’ located on the next island, Bequia, then your journey will include either a small plane in to Bequia airport or, taking a taxi to the ferry terminal and catching the local ferry services from there.
Ferry between St. Vincent & Bequia: www.bequiaexpress.com
The journey is approximately 1-hour and you can walk on and purchase the ticket, no need to buy beforehand. The cost is $25 XCD or $10 USD each way. Allow around 40 minutes from the airport to the ferry in peak times, less in quiet times. (It’s always best to check before your journey if the ferries are running on time).
Entry & Exit Requirements
Visitors to St. Vincent &The Grenadines must be in possession of a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. Visas are required from nationals of The Dominican Republic, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, The People’s Republic of China, Iraq, Iran and Nigeria.
Car Rentals
You may decide to rent a car, ask us for recommendations.
A local driver’s license is required to drive in SVG and is obtainable at Police Headquarters in Kingstown. You will have to present your valid driver’s license to get this local license. Please note that this service is not available on Saturday’s, Sunday’s or Public Holidays. There is a fee for the license of $125 XCD or $50 USD.
St. Vincent, Barbados or St. Lucia to Bequia – the options
1) Fly direct into St. Vincent, (If continuing to Bequia, then take the ferry)
2) Fly direct from Barbados or St. Lucia to Bequia with SVG Air or Mustique Airways (same-day connections available, so you can get all your travelling done in one go). The flight takes 35 minutes, or up to an hour if the pilot does some island hopping en route.
3) Fly to St. Vincent from one of the regional larger islands and overnight in St. Vincent, then catch the morning ferry into Bequia
Direct flights from the UK
Virgin Atlantic - London Heathrow Direct to St. Vincent, with a short stop in Barbados (you do not exit the plane). Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. 11hr 10min
Other Flights from the UK
British Airways - Heathrow & Gatwick – Barbados daily
Virgin Atlantic Manchester – Barbados. Days vary
Thomas Cook Manchester – Barbados. Sundays only. High season only
Thomson Holidays Gatwick – Barbados Sundays only. November – April only
Direct flights from the US
American Airlines Miami - St.Vincent twice weekly (Wednesday & Saturday) 3hr 43min
Caribbean Airlines New York (JFK) – St. Vincent weekly (Wednesday &Saturday) 4hr 45min
Other flights from the US
American Airlines Miami – Barbados daily
American Airlines Charlotte – Barbados
Jet Blue New York (JFK) – Barbados daily
Jet Blue Boston – Barbados
Jet Blue Fort Lauderdale – Barbados
Jet Blue Los Angeles – Barbados (Although not a direct flight, Los Angeles can now connect with the Fort Lauderdale or New York flying to Barbados)
Delta Atlanta – Barbados weekly
Direct flights from Canada
Air Canada Toronto - St.Vincent weekly & year-round on Thursdays & also Sundays in peak season: 5hr 10min.
Other flights from Canada
Air Canada Toronto – Barbados daily
Air Canada Montreal – Barbados 3xpw
West Jet Toronto – Barbados daily
Flights from France
Air France – Barbados twice weekly via Martinique
Flights from Germany and Switzerland
CONDOR – Barbados weekly
Flights from South America
GOL Airways Sao Paulo – Barbados Saturdays only
Avianca Bogota – Barbados
For further information, you can contact the following:
St. Vincent Argyle International Airport (SVD)
W: www.svg-airport.com // E: aiainfo@svg-airport.com // T: +1 (784) 456-5555
The Bequia tourism website link provides all the up-to-date & comprehensive information you will need to plan your trip to Bequia.
Ins & outs magazine is also a good source of information: www.insandoutsofsvg.com