Antigua and Barbuda Transport Options

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

All visitors need a valid passport and a round-trip or onward ticket for entry into..

Travel Health

Vaccinations recommended for travel to Antigua and Barbuda are Hepatitis A and Tetanus..

Local Currency

The official currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). Notes..

Weather

Antigua and Barbuda experience a lovely tropical climate throughout the year with very..

Local Customs

The people of Antigua and Barbuda are warm, friendly and welcoming. As you would expect..

Languages

The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English with other local dialects being..

Transport Options

The international airport for Antigua and Barbuda is the VC Bird International (ANU)..

Travel Tips

Casual attire is typical in Antigua and Barbuda unless it is specifically requested for..

Local Food

The cuisine on the islands includes a variety of seafood, especially lobster and red..

Local Timezones

Antigua & Barbuda Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4) and both..

Dutyfree Limits

The following items may be imported into Antigua & Barbuda without incurring customs..

Transport Options

The international airport for Antigua and Barbuda is the VC Bird International (ANU) located on the northeast corner of Antigua, 8km northeast of St John’s. There is also an airstrip at Codrington on Barbuda for light aircraft and Carib Aviation offers flights twice daily between the two islands.

Ferries operate between the islands as well as local boats that are available for excursions. There is a bus network however it is small and buses are infrequent. Taxi are readily available on both islands and have regulated rates.

Vehicles drive on the left in Antigua and Barbuda and roads are in fairly good condition, however they lack road markings and many streets are not lit at night. Car and moped hire is readily available on Antigua and bicycles are also available for hire. Some locals on Barbuda also hire out the own personal vehicles. The national speed limit is 65kph and there is a limit of 32kph in built-up areas. To hire a vehicle you will need to buy a temporary local driver's licence from a police station or car hire agency which is valid for six months.