Guide To St. Lucia Main Airport

Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), the larger & main of the island's two airports, can be found in the southern St. Lucia town of Vieux Fort, which is situated about 40 miles to the south of Castries.  A taxi from Hewanorra International Airport to Rodney Bay Area is about an hour and a half by car, and the travel time from Castries to Soufriere is about one hour. Another popular way to get around the island is via helicopter transfer.  The George Charles Airport (SLU) is located in Castries, the capital city of the beautiful island of St. Lucia.

 Flights Serving St. Lucia Airports

There are many airlines that fly to the island of St. Lucia.  These airlines include: American Airlines, Air Antilles Express,  Delta, US Airways, United Airlines, British Airways, LIAT, Air Canada, Caribbean Airlines, Virgin Atlantic,WestJet, Jet Blue, Fly Thomas Cook, Air Caraibe, United Airlines Transat Tours, Condor, and International Charters.

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Flights to St. Lucia from USA

There are four US cities that provide Americans with direct flights to the island of St. Lucia. These cities are Atlanta, Miami, Newark, and New York.  While this is not a large variety of cities, all four of these are major airports and can easily be reached via connecting flights.

Flights to St. Lucia from Canada

Direct flights to St. Lucia are possible from both Montreal and Toronto using either Air Canada or Transat.

Flights to St. Lucia from Europe

There are more direct flights from Europe to St. Lucia than most of the islands in the Caribbean. United Kingdom residents will find that there are two airports offering direct flights to the island- one in the city of London and the other located in Manchester.

Flying to St. Lucia from the Caribbean

There are well-developed air routes between St. Lucia and many of the islands located throughout the Caribbean. Moving around the region is easy and convenient thanks to providers such as LIAT and Caribbean Airlines.

St. Lucia Visas

If you are a foreign national who hopes to visit St. Lucia for business, pleasure, or study, you are required to have a valid passport from your country as well as to obtain a valid St. Lucian visa. St. Lucian visas are issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration Department.  They can be

contacted as follows:
Visa Office, Immigration Department
Telephone: (758) 456-3825
Fax: (758) 456-3823

Airport Development Charge

Taking effect May 1, 2011, travelers to St. Lucia will be charged an additional USD $35 on each airline ticket to the island in the form of an Airport Development Charge.

Airports

There are two airports serving St. Lucia. The first is Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort, which is 40 miles to the south of Castries, and the other is George F. L. Charles Airport, which is located within Castries.

St. Lucia Airport Security

The TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, strongly recommends that passengers for all flights arrive at the airport a minimum of two hours before their scheduled departure time. This is because random personal searches as well as new procedures for screening both baggage and passengers have been implemented at airports across the globe.

In order to make your trip to the airport smoother and to help ensure that you board your flight on time, it is recommended that you remember the following safety and security issues:

• Make sure that you have your passport and boarding pass on your person at all times

• If you are using an electronic ticket, make sure that you print out your confirmation page before you leave for the airport - Apartments for Rent in St. Lucia. 

• Avoid wearing objects made of metal. Remove your loose change, cell phone, keys, and personal data assistants from your pockets and place them in the bin that is provided at the security checkpoint.

• Only passengers with tickets are allowed to pass through security checkpoints. If you are accompanying an elderly person or a child, check with the airline for specific procedures and make sure that you have all of the necessary documentation.

ST. LUCIA AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE

From airport taxi service, and VIP shuttles to tours, helicopter transfers, provides services are a notch above the competition, taking great pride in all they do.  Take the time to contact Saint Lucia Airport Shuttle today to learn what sets them apart from the competition.  They are a favored travel company for everyone from the personal traveler to businesses and celebrities, and accomplish this by offering a level of quality and service that is simply unrivaled.  The Islelander Group of companies is exceptionally proud to have always called St. Lucia home, and you will find that their pride and dedication to excellence shine through in everything they do.

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Carry-On Luggage

It is important to be aware of regulations and restrictions regarding carry-on luggage. These include both size and weight limitations. To obtain complete information and rules regarding carry-on luggage and to obtain a complete list of permissible and banned carry-on items, visit the TSA or Transportation Security Administration at www.tsa.gov/public/index.jsp or by calling 866-289-9673. Some general rules concerning carry-on luggage are listed below:

• Each passenger is permitted to bring one carry-on bag as well as one personal item like a purse, briefcase, or laptop.

• Sharp objects, including knives, razors, nail clippers, and scissors are not allowed to be brought aboard the plane.

• Carrying wrapped gifts is not recommended, as security officials may unwrap them in order to fully examine them.  Instead, it is recommended that you send the gifts directly to their destination or carry wrapping paper with you.

For your comfort, it is also possible to book a helicopter transfer from Hewanorra to Castries, Executive Service or private ground transportation. 

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