Why go
- Island in the Caribbean Sea.
- Served by Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV).
History
Nevis is an island in the Caribbean Sea that forms part of the inner arc of the Leeward Islands chain of the West Indies. Nevis and the neighbouring island of Saint Kitts constitute the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a sovereign state. Nevis is located near the northern end of the Lesser Antilles archipelago about 350 kilometres (220 mi) east-southeast of Puerto Rico and 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Antigua. Its area is 93 square kilometres (36 sq mi) and the capital is Charlestown.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Antigua, Philipsburg
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Charlestown, San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Charlestown, Philipsburg
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- Bahamasair UP (737) · 1 route: Nassau
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: Antigua
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: Antigua*
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
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 — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Thomas
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Basse Terre, Philipsburg
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: Basse Terre
- Sibaviatrans 5M (BNI) · 1 route: Antigua
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: San Juan
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 Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NEV has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. San Juan, Basse Terre, Antigua, Philipsburg, St. Thomas). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Charlestown Ferry Pier, 5 km); routes include Water Taxi, Seabridge, Suncrest - Charlestown.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nevis Island. 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.