Why go
- Place in Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
History
Charlestown is the capital of the island of Nevis in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. Charlestown is situated on the leeward side of the island of Nevis near the southern end of Pinney's Beach.
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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Charlestown, Nevis — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Charlestown Ferry Pier, 1.1 km); routes include Seabridge, Water Taxi, Port Zante - Figtree.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Charlestown, Nevis. 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.