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All flights to Antigua arrive at VC Bird International Airport, just 8km (5mi) from St John's. Travellers from the USA have the easiest access to Antigua, with several airlines making the direct flight. American, Continental, Delta and US Airways offer direct daily flights to the island during the peak tourist season (mid-December to mid-April), though services are less frequent in the off-season. Air Canada flies direct from Montreal and Toronto; British Airways flies daily, and BWIA and Virgin Atlantic fly twice weekly, from London. Antigua is a regional hub, so you can make direct or connecting flights to and from Antigua to more than two dozen Caribbean islands on LIAT, the major inter-island carrier. Other regional airlines flying to Antigua include Air Jamaica, American Eagle, BWIA, Caribbean Star and Caribbean Sun. All flights to Barbuda connect through Antigua. There's a USD 20.00 airport departure tax. Cruise ships dock at St John's and yachts at English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, Jolly Harbour, St John's Harbour and Parham Sound. Yachters heading to Barbuda must clear customs at Antigua and obtain a cruising permit there.
There are daily 20-minute flights between Antigua and Codrington Airport in Barbuda. There is no airport bus service from Antigua's airport, but taxis are available. Taxi fares are regulated by the government, but confirm the fare with the driver in advance. Buses from St John's to Falmouth and English Harbour are plentiful, cheap, and take about 30 minutes. Many sport colourful names like 'Could Be Dangerous' - these might get you from one side of the island to the other faster than you'd like. There's no bus service to Dickenson Bay or other resort areas on the northern part of the island, and there are very few buses anywhere on Sunday.
There are more than a dozen car rental agencies on Antigua, most of them with representatives at the airport. To drive, you need to buy a temporary 90-day license, which is usually obtainable from rental agents and from the Inland Revenue Department in St John's. Simply show your home license and pay USD 20.00 . Driving is on the left side. Motorcycles and scooters can be rented in Jolly Harbour, and bicycles are for rent in Jolly Harbour and Hodges Bay.
Tiny Barbuda has neither public transportation nor an established taxi service, but you might be able to arrange to hire someone to drive you around. Vehicle rental is another option, although the individuals who rent out vehicles change from time to time and tracking them down can be tricky. There's no scheduled passenger boat service to Barbuda, but if you want to try your luck hitching with a private yacht, check around at the marinas, local tour agencies and hotels on Antigua. Day junkets are available to Barbuda from Antigua; check with local tour agencies and hotels for schedules and prices. Be aware that Barbuda has a reputation for tours that fail to materialise, so confirm all reservations.
