Why go
- British Overseas Territory in the Leeward Islands.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA).
History
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory of the Caribbean region in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately 16 miles long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The territory's capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (91 km2), with a population of approximately 15,753 in 2021.
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 23 airlines, 33 direct destinations
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT, AT4) · 9 routes: Basse Terre, Charlestown, Dominica, Gustavia, Oranjestad, Saba, Santo Domingo, The Valley, Tortola
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, AT4, ATR 72) · 7 routes: Antigua, Basse Terre, Castries, Dominica, St. Croix Island, St. Thomas, Tortola
- American Airlines AA (757, A319, A330-200, 737-800) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 4 routes: Dominica, San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola
- US Airways US (757, A319, A330-200, 737-800, 757-200) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 3 routes: Dominica, Pointe-a-pitre, Santo Domingo
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 3 routes: Port-au-prince, Santo Domingo, Willemstad
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, New York, San Juan
- United Airlines UA (737-700) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark, Washington
- Air Caraïbes TX (A330-200, CNA) · 2 routes: Gustavia, Paris
- BVI Airways XV (J32) · 2 routes: Dominica, Tortola
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800) · 2 routes: Bridgetown, Kingston
- Delta Air Lines DL (757-200, 757) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- Air France AF (A340-300) · 1 route: Paris
- Alitalia AZ (A340-300) · 1 route: Paris*
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Corsairfly SS (A330-200) · 1 route: Paris*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (747) · 1 route: Willemstad
- PAN Air PV (CNC, BNT) · 1 route: Gustavia
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- SOCHI AIR CHATER Q3 (BNI) · 1 route: The Valley
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
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 — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, ATR 72, AT4) · 2 routes: Antigua, St. Thomas
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: San Juan
- SOCHI AIR CHATER Q3 (BNI) · 1 route: Philipsburg
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 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
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre
- Air Caraïbes TX (ATR 72) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre
- Corsairfly SS (ATR) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre*
- PAN Air PV (BNT) · 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.
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 Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AXA has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Philipsburg, San Juan, Antigua, St. Thomas). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Blowing Point Ferry Terminal, 3.3 km); routes include Marigot, Saint-Martin - Blowing Point, Anguilla, Blowing Point, Anguilla - Princess Juliana International Airport, Sint Maarten, Îlet Pinel.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Anguilla. 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.