Country Guides
Grenada
Getting There
Getting There
Grenada
Getting There by Air
The main airlines serving Grenada are British Airways (BA) (www.britishairways.com) and Virgin Atlantic (VS) (www.virgin-atlantic.com), which offers a direct flight from London; and American Airlines (AA) (www.aa.com), flying via the US.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Grenada is 10 hours, and from New York is 7 hours (including stopovers).
Main Airports
Point Saline International Airport (GND) on Grenada is 11km (8 miles) south of St George's. To/from the airport: Taxis are available. Journey time = 10 minutes. Facilities: Duty-free shops, bureau de change, car hire, newsagent/tobacconist, bar, cafe, restaurants, tourist information and VIP lounge.
Departure Tax
EC$50 per adult, payable in cash (local currency only). EC$25 for children five to 12 years of age. Children under five are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: St George's, considered the most picturesque port in the Caribbean, is a port of call for many cruise lines. Around 60% of tourist arrivals are cruise-ship passengers. There is a daily shuttle boat service to Carriacou and Petite Martinique; boats can be hired for access to Isle de Ronde. Check at a local tourist office for times and fares.
Getting There by Air
The main airlines serving Grenada are British Airways (BA) (www.britishairways.com) and Virgin Atlantic (VS) (www.virgin-atlantic.com), which offers a direct flight from London; and American Airlines (AA) (www.aa.com), flying via the US.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Grenada is 10 hours, and from New York is 7 hours (including stopovers).
Main Airports
Point Saline International Airport (GND) on Grenada is 11km (8 miles) south of St George's. To/from the airport: Taxis are available. Journey time = 10 minutes. Facilities: Duty-free shops, bureau de change, car hire, newsagent/tobacconist, bar, cafe, restaurants, tourist information and VIP lounge.
Departure Tax
EC$50 per adult, payable in cash (local currency only). EC$25 for children five to 12 years of age. Children under five are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: St George's, considered the most picturesque port in the Caribbean, is a port of call for many cruise lines. Around 60% of tourist arrivals are cruise-ship passengers. There is a daily shuttle boat service to Carriacou and Petite Martinique; boats can be hired for access to Isle de Ronde. Check at a local tourist office for times and fares.
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