Getting Around Anguilla

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LIAT (1974) LTD. is a Regional airline which serves 22 destinations in the Eastern Caribbean from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic in the north to Georgetown Guyana in the south, linking the chain of islands in between.

Within Anguilla (264)-497-5000/1/2

Passport and return or onward ticket required. Contact the Agricultural Dept. (264)497-2615 for info on pet, animal and seeing eye dog importation.

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The nearest airports to Anguilla are St. Maarten (SXM), San Juan and Antigua. St. Kitts and St. Thomas also have scheduled connections to Anguilla's Wallblake Airport.

Schedule:

St. Maarten
WINAIR has three scheduled flights daily. Tyden Air also has daily flights from St. Maarten.

San Juan (Puerto Rico)
American Eagle has two flights daily at 1.05 pm and 8.25 pm, departures at 2.45 pm and 7.45 pm

Antigua
LIAT flies three scheduled flights weekly.

St. Kitts
LIAT flies six scheduled flights weekly.

St. Thomas and St. Croix (USVI)
WINAIR, LIAT, Air Anguilla and Tyden Air offer a number of flights between USVI and Anguilla.

Local and Charter Service:

Air Anguilla and Tyden Air offer charters to and from St. Maarten and neighboring islands.

Ferry Service:

Between Marigot Bay, St. Martin (FWI) and Blowing Point, Anguilla.
From Marigot Bay:
Ferries run at 30 minute intervals between 8:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. The evening ferry departs Marigot Bay at 7:00 P.M.
From Blowing Point:
Ferries run at 30 minute intervals staring at 7:30 A.M. unitl 5:00 P.M. The evening ferry departs Blowing Point at 6:15 P.M.

(Schedules and routes may change, please check before departing.)

This is a tip only for the people who plan on spending some time off the resort they are at. Had we not had 9 other people with us, we would have just rented a car for a few days, not the entire stay. STILL it is a very affordable option considering cabs are about $20 each way. Part of the difficulty is that Anguilla, as a British territory, drives on the left. This wouldn't be a problem for the Brits, except the steering and set up are all like American cars. With all this in mind though, I was less apprehensive to drive here. The roads are flat, the speed limit is 'technically' only 30mph. Just hug the shoulder and drive slow if you're not comfortable and you'll be fine (the locals and more daring tourists will pass). I used AVIS (APEX car rental on Anguilla)and they delivered the car to the resort (I actually went to pick it up and they weren't there!) So that's the info I will include.
Tip: If there are more than three of you, don't rent the smallest car. It is super tiny!

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There are no direct flights to Anguilla from the US (and probably not from anywhere outside of the caribbean due to the small air strip). SLB and I decided to take a direct flight to St. Martin and take the ferry over. This is a very affordable and quick option. Plus, less chance to lose luggage! Take a 15 min cab ride from Princess Juliana airport to Port Marigot Ferry (on the French side). The cab drivers know where to take you and will usually instruct you once you arrive at the ferry terminal. Get in line to get registered on the boat (you need your passport) and then get in line and pay a $3 departure tax. The ferry leaves every half hour between 7am and 7pm I believe (I'll check). Once on the ferry the fare is around $12. Be prepared to tip the porters at Anguilla like a $1, it's just easier that way. (I'm not talking physically, it just makes it go through customs faster if they handle it rather than lugging up the dock and through metal detectors and x-ray machines).

The roads in anguilla which once were very rough, have been greatly improved. All major roads have been resurfaced and are nice and smooth now. Some remote spots are a little tricky, but nothing you couldn't do in a rental. :)

The Taxies on Anguilla don't have meters, and there is almost no taxi regulation or oversight from the local government. Fare price should be negotiated before you get in the cab, much like you would do in the UK. A ride halfway across the island costs about $35(USD).

I highly suggest that you rent a car. It will cost you too much if you don't.

Anguillan's drive on the left side of the road. Which is probably because they are a British overseas territory. Their cars can have the drivers side on either the left or the right, they don't seem to care.

If you are from the US, this may be a bit disorienting; but the biggest challenge to the un-initiated would be round-abouts.

The rule is that you yield to traffic from the right.

The island is home to two traffic lights. Both are on the islands only "Main Road".

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If you fly from the Continental US directly to Anguilla it will require more money than if you were to fly to St.Maarten and then take the 20 minuite ferry ride to the island.

I believe that Per Person we saved about $70(USD) by doing this.

The Cab ride to the Ferry Landing will cost you about $40(USD) for a full car load of people.

The Departure Tax to Anguilla will cost $2(USD) per person and the Ferry will charge $12(USD) per person.

Once you're on Anguilla; a cab to your rental car provider will probably cost about $30(USD).

If you're traveling by yourself it may not be worth it because the cab ride will still cost you a lot of money.

Also, if you get motion sick easily then you may not want to take the ferry.