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Holidays in Nevis - how to get there
How do we get to St Kitts and Nevis?
We predominantly use the XL Airways service to St Kitts, as detailed below, although there are options with British Airways, all departing from London Gatwick, as follows:
XL Airways (charter flight)
Summer 2008 (May–October)
Monday: direct service to St Kitts outbound & making a stop in Antigua on the return.
Winter 2008/09 (November 08–April
09)
Monday: service to St Kitts outbound and making a stop in Antigua on the return.
British
Airways (scheduled flight)
Year round
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: direct service to Antigua
outbound and inbound.
You then need to connect with an onward local flight to St Kitts or Nevis.
Please speak to us for the latest information on flight connections as schedules
tend to change regularly.
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.
How long are the journeys?
The flight time can vary depending on the route but is generally between 8.5 – 10.5 hours.
What durations are you able to offer?
At the moment 7 & 14 nights flying with XL Airways other durations may be possible when using the British Airways service via Antigua.
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. Passengers travelling in XL One are supplied lounge passes with our compliments.
What classes of travel are available?
XL Airways offer two classes, economy and XL One (upgraded business class cabin).
XL One
- 45” seat pitch
- Armchair Business Class-style seats
- Seat configuration 2-2-2
- Separate check-in
- Free drinks
- Priority boarding
- Individual entertainment console
- Choice of upgraded meals
- VIP lounge at Gatwick Airport (with compliments of Just St Kitts and Nevis)
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?
XL Airways
It is not possible to pre-book
specific seats with XL Airways in Economy, however they do offer group seating
at £15 per person. The airline will do their utmost to ensure passengers
are seated together side by side, however in some circumstances seats together
could be directly behind each other or either side of the aisle. Actual
seat numbers will be advised at check in. For passengers travelling in the
XL One cabin, we are happy to make seating requests free of charge, however
please note that actual seat numbers will not be advised until check in.
It is possible to pre-book extra legroom seats with XL Airways in Economy class at £69 return, subject to availability. This can be done by telephoning 0870 1677 747 once your holiday is booked, but no sooner than three months before the date of travel.
Please note:
- These seats may be adjacent to the emergency exit rows and, to comply with both XL Airways policy and the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority, you will need to demonstrate an adequate degree of strength, dexterity and mobility, and be aged 16 or over, without hearing or sight impairment.
- Should either the cabin staff or ground staff consider that you are unsuitable for these seats, the airline will ensure that alternative seating is allocated. In this unlikely event, please contact the Pre-flight department on your return who will arrange a full refund.
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?
XL Airways
Cabin baggage
One piece per passenger. Maximum 5kg and not to exceed
45cm x 56cm x 25cm (approx 22in x 17.7in x 9.9in) In addition to the above,
each passenger may also take one normal sized carrier bag containing duty free
goods.
Hold baggage
Economy class: 20kg per passenger.
XL One class: 40kg per passenger (please
note that due to health and safety reasons the maximum weight per bag is
32kg).
Extra baggage allowance can be purchased at time of booking for £12.50 per 10kgs each way. Charges may be higher if paying for excess baggage at the airport and will be subject to load on the day on travel.
Infants do not receive an allowance, however the airline will carry one of the following free of charge: pushchair, pram, buggy, travel cot or car seat. A small amount of nappies may also be carried in the aircraft cabin.
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 & not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L)
World Traveller
Plus & World Traveller: two pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg
each bag & not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L).