Flying from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Castries: what you need to know
Saint John's (the location of V.C. Bird International Airport) and Castries share the same timezone — UTC-4.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from ANU to Castries. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Castries are available for booking. George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is where you'll step off the plane.
Be on the lookout for promotions from Sunrise Airways. This carrier has direct flights from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from ANU to Castries. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You won't need a visa for Saint Lucia if you hold a passport from Antigua and Barbuda and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organizing your flight tickets from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
ANU is around 8 kilometres from central Saint John's. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near ANU. Whether you're catching an early flight from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Castries
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries is C$235. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$652. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ANU to Castries, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries across the entire month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to central Castries is about 1 hour and 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near UVF:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is about 3 kilometres from central Castries. Once you've disembarked your flight from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries, it'll take you around 6 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 40 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SLU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from ANU to Castries:
Best time to go to Castries
July is the most popular month for flights from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries. To skip the crowds, travel to Castries in May when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Castries, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from ANU to Castries sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Castries
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Castries right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from V.C. Bird International Airport to Castries:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Derek Walcott Square, Morne Fortune and Immaculate Conception Church are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Castries itinerary.
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