Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is the main airport of the British Virgin Islands, located on the island of Beef Island, connected by a bridge to Tortola, the archipelago's main island.
It is the departure point for exploring over 50 islands and islets of the territory, a renowned sailing and yacht charter destination in the Caribbean.
How to get to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to EIS
Parking near Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
Parking, compact in size, is located a short distance from the terminal.
It is unattended; rates are generally affordable, in line with standards of other similar-sized Caribbean airports.
How to get to Road Town from EIS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
Some local car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for those staying on land rather than by boat.
Bring driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit; a local temporary driving permit or International Driving Permit (IDP) is generally also required. You drive on the left.
Hotels near Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
East End, near the airport
About 5-6 km from the terminal, 10 minutes by car or taxi along the north-east coast; the Booking listing places the hotel in Road Town, but its real location is much closer to the airport.
Best for: Those wanting the island's shortest transfer, with a real beach rather than just a stopover hotel.
- One of the shortest transfers in the BVI, useful for those with just one night before a flight or a ferry
- A beach almost a mile and a half long, among the longest on Tortola, with little else around
- An area isolated from Road Town: for restaurants other than the resort's own you need a car
- Little independent nightlife, almost everything revolves around the resort itself
Road Town
About 12 km from the terminal, 20-25 minutes by car or taxi.
Best for: Those wanting the capital, the cruise port and the ferry to the other BVI islands just steps from the hotel.
- Cruise-ship port, shops and the ferry terminal for Virgin Gorda and the other islands within walking distance
- More independent restaurants than in the island's resort areas
- A harbour bay, not a beach: for the sea you still need to travel
- A longer transfer than the east area, near the airport
Recommended hotels
- Fort Burt Hotel Hilltop hotel on the remains of a seventeenth-century Dutch fort, with views over the port of Road Town; a 5-minute walk from the cruise terminal. View availability
- Moorings Yacht Club Hotel on the Road Town marina, designed for those chartering a sailboat with The Moorings or stopping for just one night before setting sail. View availability
West End and Apple Bay
About 22 km from the terminal: 30 minutes to Long Bay, up to 45 to Apple Bay at the farthest points, nearly from one end of Tortola to the other.
Best for: Those seeking Tortola's most beautiful beaches and the surf at Apple Bay, accepting the island's longest transfer from the airport.
- Beaches among the island's best, from Long Bay to Smuggler's Cove
- Ferry to St Thomas and St John from the West End Ferry Terminal, handy for those also visiting the US Virgin Islands
- The island's longest transfer from the airport, best avoided with early-morning flights
- A more isolated area, with few independent restaurants outside the resorts
Recommended hotels
- Long Bay Beach Resort 37 rooms on Long Bay beach, in the West End, 15 minutes from the ferry to the US Virgin Islands; in-house spa and pool. View availability
- Sebastian's on the Beach Hotel on Apple Bay beach, a surfers' enclave on the north-west coast; the Booking listing places it generically in Road Town, but it's at the opposite end of the island, about 45 minutes from the airport. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact and easily navigable. From check-in to gate you generally walk 5-10 minutes.
Customs and security checks are generally fast given the small size of the airport; for international flights it is nevertheless recommended to arrive at least 2 hours early.
Map of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I need a visa for the British Virgin Islands?
No, for most Western nationalities: a free tourist entry permit is granted on arrival, generally for up to 30 days, as it is a British Overseas Territory.
Q. Better to stay in Tortola or move on to another island?
It depends on your itinerary: Road Town on Tortola has the largest concentration of services, but many visitors continue with a boat transfer to Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, or spend their entire stay on a chartered sailboat.
Q. What currency is used in the British Virgin Islands?
The US dollar (USD) is the official currency: those arriving with dollars don't need to exchange anything.
Q. How do you get to your yacht charter base from the airport?
Most charter bases (in Road Town or Nanny Cay) arrange a dedicated transfer from the airport: check with your operator whether it's included in the package before arranging a taxi on your own.
Flight board
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