British Virgin Islands Travel Guide - Transportation

Entry Documents

Proof of citizenship (passport, original birth certificate and photo ID or naturalization papers with photo ID) and a return or ongoing ticket for US or Canadian citizens. Other countries require passport or visas

Airlines Flying Here

The most direct way to arrive to the BVI is via San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). Frequent connecting service is offered by American Eagle, Air SunShine and Cape Air, with occasional service by other airlines and charter flights. If you arrive via St. Thomas (STT), you can connect via Air Sunshine to Tortola, Virgin Gorda, or Anegada. You can also take one of the frequent ferries that travel between downtown Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook, St. Thomas and Tortola.

Airport

Tortola - Beef Island Airport (EIS); No airport in the BVI's is large enough for big jets except EIA, so most International flights must come through St.Thomas, San Juan, or St. Martin.

Virgin Gorda - you can fly DIRECT to Virgin Gorda from San Juan.

Departure Tax

US$20 by air, $5 by sea, $7 for cruise ship passengers

Driving

On the left - International Driver's license required for car rentals