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Getting There by Air
Bermuda has no national airline, but British Airways (website: www.britishairways.com) operates regular flights from London Gatwick. American Airlines (website: www.aa.com) flies from New York and Miami.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Bermuda is 7 hours, and from New York is under 2 hours.
Main Airports
Bermuda International (BDA) (website: www.bermudaairport.com), is 15km (9 miles) from Hamilton (journey time – 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Transfers are available with Bee-Line Transportation and Bermuda Hosts (coaches). Taxis are also available. Facilities: Duty-free shops, lounges, cafes, bar, bank, ATM and bureaux de change. Duty-free goods may also be purchased in town shops for collection at the airport on departure.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: The traditional port is the City of Hamilton, the capital, and the most commercial area on the island.
Many ships and private yachts anchor at the Town of St George, where visitors can walk off the vessel into charming narrow lanes with 17th-century buildings and small boutiques.
The West End, Bermuda’s third port of call, is becoming trendy; its Royal Naval Dockyard, which was the British Royal Navy’s headquarters until 1995, has been beautifully restored as a mini-village.
Several cruise lines depart to Bermuda from US ports. Cruises operate in the summer months, between April and October, and suspend services during the winter.
Many ships and private yachts anchor at the Town of St George, where visitors can walk off the vessel into charming narrow lanes with 17th-century buildings and small boutiques.
The West End, Bermuda’s third port of call, is becoming trendy; its Royal Naval Dockyard, which was the British Royal Navy’s headquarters until 1995, has been beautifully restored as a mini-village.
Several cruise lines depart to Bermuda from US ports. Cruises operate in the summer months, between April and October, and suspend services during the winter.