Why go
- Largest of the British Virgin Islands.
History
Tortola is the largest and most populated island of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands that form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. It has a surface area of 55.7 square kilometres with a total population of 23,908, with 9,400 residents in Road Town. Mount Sage is its highest point at 530 metres above sea level.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 6 routes: Charlestown, Dominica, Philipsburg, San Juan, Spanish Town, Tortola
- American Airlines AA (757, 767) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- United Airlines UA (737-700, CNA) · 4 routes: Chicago, Newark, San Juan*, Washington
- US Airways US (757-200, 757, 762) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: San Juan, St. Croix Island, Tortola
- Delta Air Lines DL (757) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, The Valley
- Seaborne Airlines BB (DHT, Saab 340) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Croix Island
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: New York*
- British Airways BA (757) · 1 route: Miami*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: San Juan
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- T.J. Air TJ (CNC, PL2) · 1 route: Gustavia
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 — 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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Tortola — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Road Town Ferry Terminal, 2.2 km); routes include West End, Tortola - Road Town, Tortola, Cruz Bay, Saint John - Spanish Town, Virign Gorda, Peter Island Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tortola. 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.