Why go
- Country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Cabot St. Lucia.
History
Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern and southern Caribbean. Part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238 sq mi) with an officially estimated population of over 184,100 people as of mid 2023. The nation's capital and largest city is Castries.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- British Airways BA (777) · 3 routes: London, Point Salines, Port-of-spain
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 3 routes: London*, Point Salines*, Port-of-spain*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A330-300) · 3 routes: Antigua, London, Point Salines
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, 757) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami
- US Airways US (A319, A320, 757) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Toronto
- Condor Flugdienst DE (330) · 1 route: Bridgetown*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, 757, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- United Airlines UA (737-900) · 1 route: Newark
- 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 — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 6 routes: Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica, Fort-de-france, Kingstown, Port-of-spain
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air Caraïbes TX (ATR 72) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air France AF (ATR 42) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Caribbean Airlines BW (ATR) · 1 route: Port-of-spain
- Corsairfly SS (ATR) · 1 route: Fort-de-france*
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 Saint Lucia (St. Lucia) — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Castries Ferry Terminal, 13 km); routes include Marigot Beach Ferry Line, Doolittles free 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 Saint Lucia (St. Lucia). 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.