Why go
- British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS).
History
The British Virgin Islands (BVI), officially the Virgin Islands, is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, to the east of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands and north-west of Anguilla. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles and part of the West Indies.
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 4 routes: Charlestown, Dominica, Philipsburg, St. Thomas
- BVI Airways XV (J32) · 2 routes: Dominica, Philipsburg
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Thomas
- American Airlines AA (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, Dash 8-300, AT4) · 1 route: Philipsburg
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (DHT) · 1 route: San Juan
- Cape Air 9K (BNI) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (DHT) · 1 route: San Juan
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 1 route: St. Thomas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EIS has direct flights to 5 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Philipsburg, San Juan, Dominica, St. Thomas, Charlestown). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Road Town Ferry Terminal, 5.8 km); routes include Peter Island Ferry, Road Town, Tortola - Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, Trellis Bay, Beef Island - The Last Resort, Bellamy Cay.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for British Virgin Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.