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Travel to Saba

Flying to Saba

Airlines serving Saba include Winair ( www.fly-winair.com). The main airport is Juancho Yrausquin (SAB) at Cove Bay. The runway, at 400m (1,300ft) is one of the shortest in the world.

Flight times:

All international air travel is via St Maarten. From London to Saba (via St Maarten and Amsterdam) is 13 hours; from New York, 6 hours.

Departure tax:

US$6.75 to destinations within the Netherlands Antilles; US$22 for international flights (due to exchange rates, prices may vary).

Getting to Saba by boat

Small boats operate from the Leo A Chance Pier at Fort Bay. There are regular ferry services to St Maarten (journey time - 1 hour). Cruise ships call occasionally.

Cruise ships:

Cruise ships call occasionally.

Ferry operators:

Small boats operate from the Leo A Chance Pier at Fort Bay. There are regular ferry services to St Maarten (journey time - 1 hour).

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