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Holidays in St Kitts and Nevis - flights and transfers

How do we get to St Kitts and Nevis?

All flights depart from London Gatwick, as follows:

British Airways (scheduled flight)
British Airways operates a year-round weekly service to St Kitts on a Saturday from London Gatwick. This flight makes a stop in Antigua in both directions but there is no need to change aircraft or disembark.

New service
British Airways is also launching a new Tuesday service to St Kitts from 30th March 2010, which will operate until the end of October. This service makes the same stop in Antigua as the Saturday service and again operates from London Gatwick.

These flights can be combined to make durations of 10 or 11 nights.

Visitors to Nevis

For clients who are arriving into St Kitts but then going onward to Nevis, this service is either by public ferry, taking around 40 minutes, or by water taxi which is an exhilarating 8 minutes! The transport depends on flight arrival times therefore these choices will be discussed with you at time of booking.

speedboat to Nevisferry to Nevis

 

How long are the journeys?

The flight time can vary depending on the route but is generally between 8.5 – 10.5 hours.

Could we have access to airport lounge facilities?

Yes – there are a number of lounges at Gatwick’s North and South terminals available to pre-book from £18.50 per person.

What classes of travel are available?

British Airways
BA offers three classes, World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium) and Club, when travelling on the Antigua service. First class is also available when using the flight via Barbados.

Can I pre-book my seats?

British Airways
It is not possible to book specific seats with British Airways at the time of booking, however you can access your booking from 24 hours prior to departure by going to www.ba.com and clicking on the “manage my booking” links.  You will be able to view and amend your seating if required and at this stage you can also check in for your flight, which we strongly recommend you do.

If you are travelling with young children you will be able to view and amend your seating from 3 days prior to departure, however there may be restrictions on this facility when travelling over Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.

What is the baggage allowance?

British Airways
Cabin baggage
All cabins: one standard size bag with maximum dimensions 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22 x 17.5 x 9.85in) with a maximum weight of 23kgs (51lbs). In addition to this allowance you may also carry one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase.

Hold Baggage
First & Club World: three pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag and not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L).
World Traveller Plus: two pieces per passener, maximum 23kg each bag and not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L)
World Traveller: one piece per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag & not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L)

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