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Getting There by Air
Most international flights are via Antigua, Puerto Rico or St Maarten. American Airlines also has regular flights from the USA. LIAT (LI) (website: www.liatairline.com) runs from Antigua and offers day-trip charters to St Maarten and Antigua & Barbuda. Other airlines serving the islands include American Eagle (website: www.aa.com), Caribbean Star (website: www.flycaribbeanstar.com) and Winair (website: www.fly-winair.com).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to St Kitts is 12 hours, including stopover in Antigua. From New York to St Kitts is 5 hours.
Main Airports
St Kitts (SKB) (Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw) is 3.2km (2 miles) from Basseterre on St Kitts. To/from the airport: Taxis are available; fares are regulated. Facilities: Tourist information, restaurant and duty-free shop.
Newcastle Airfield (NEV) is 11km (5 miles) from Charlestown on Nevis.
Departure Tax
Newcastle Airfield (NEV) is 11km (5 miles) from Charlestown on Nevis.
EC$41. Children under 12 years of age and passengers staying less than 24 hours are exempt. An environment levy fee of EC$4 is also payable on departure.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Basseterre. This is a deep-water port capable of berthing ships up to 120m (400ft) and is regularly visited by cruise liners. Regular ferry services operate from St Kitts to St Maarten.