Vance W. Amory Airport serves Nevis Island, the smaller of the two islands that make up Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The relatively short runway limits the airport to small-sized aircraft: connections are almost exclusively regional, to Saint Kitts and nearby islands.
How to get to Vance W. Amory International Airport
Connection to the island of Saint Kitts is available both with several daily domestic flights and with a passenger ferry between Charlestown and Basseterre, with a crossing of 25-45 minutes.
By Train
There is no railway connection to the airport.
By Bus
There is no public bus service to the airport, which mainly handles inter-island flights.
Being a small regional airport, service expectations should be scaled down compared to larger airports in the area.
Parking near Vance W. Amory International Airport
A small parking lot is available in front of the terminal.
How to get to Nevis from NEV
The transfer to Charlestown is typically by taxi.
By Train
There is no rail connection for the airport.
By Bus
There is no dedicated public bus service at this airport.
By Taxi
Charlestown is approximately 13 km away; taxis are available both at the airport and in the city (at D.R. Walwyn Plaza), with trips to tourist areas often taking as little as 7–10 minutes.
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Car rental at Vance W. Amory International Airport
Local operators like Nevis Auto Rental and Thrifty manage rental desks with fairly basic facilities.
Hotels near Vance W. Amory International Airport
Newcastle and Oualie Beach
Oualie Beach Resort is about 3 minutes by car from the terminal; the Mount Nevis Hotel, on the hill above Newcastle, is about 5 minutes away.
Best for: Early-morning departures or one-night layovers, for those who don't want to spend time driving on the island's coastal roads.
- The island's shortest transfer, useful with luggage and early-morning flights
- Oualie Beach is the departure point for the water taxis to St Kitts, handy for those combining the two islands
- Few restaurants beyond the hotels' own: for a different dinner you need a car
- Charlestown and the better-known beaches of Pinney's Beach remain a quarter of an hour away
Recommended hotels
- Oualie Beach Resort Gingerbread-style cottages right on the beach at Oualie Bay, 3 minutes from the airport; it's also the boarding point for the water taxis to St Kitts and has a restaurant on the sand. View availability
- Mount Nevis Hotel Hilltop hotel above Newcastle, on a former lime plantation, with views of St Kitts and Nevis Peak; 5 minutes from the terminal. View availability
Pinney's Beach and Charlestown
Zenith Nevis and Hamilton Beach Villas, in Cotton Ground, are about 4-7 km from the airport (8-10 minutes); the Four Seasons Resort, further south toward Charlestown, is 8.7 km away (about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic on the coast road).
Best for: Those staying more than one night and wanting the island's most photographed beach and proximity to the capital, accepting a longer transfer from the airport.
- Pinney's Beach is Nevis's main beach, with dark volcanic sand and the island's best sunset
- Charlestown, with its market and the ferry port for St Kitts, is just minutes from this stretch of coast
- Longer transfer from the airport than Newcastle, especially with heavy luggage
- Outside the big resorts restaurants close early: the island's nightlife is limited anyway
Recommended hotels
- Four Seasons Resort Nevis Luxury resort on Pinney's Beach with three pools and a golf course; the island's most built-up and full-service property, about 10 minutes from the airport. View availability
- Zenith Nevis Luxury beachfront villa at Cades Bay, a few steps from Pinney's Beach; closer to the airport (about 4 km) than the Four Seasons, with a paid airport shuttle. View availability
- The Hamilton Beach Villas & Spa Villas right on the sand of Pinney's Beach at Cotton Ground, halfway between the airport and Charlestown; some recent reviews flag the pool and water pressure as needing improvement. View availability
Airport services
Dedicated mainly to inter-island flights, the airport offers very basic services.
Shopping & Duty Free
There is no duty-free area at this airport, unlike the larger St. Kitts airport.
Lounges & relaxation
No dedicated lounge is present; only a basic check-in and waiting area.
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi should be available, though this is a very small airport.
Families & Children
Family services are essentially absent, consistent with the airport's modest size.
Terminal guide
Being a regional airport, the terminal is modest in size.
Map of Vance W. Amory International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you need a different visa from Saint Kitts to enter Nevis?
No, Nevis is part of the same country as Saint Kitts: the same entry rules apply, including the electronic travel authorization required since May 2025.
Q. Is Nevis safe for tourists?
Yes, even calmer than the already safe Saint Kitts: it's one of the lowest-risk destinations in the Caribbean according to US classifications.
Q. What currency is used in Nevis?
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar at 2.70 to 1.
Q. How do you get to Nevis if you don't fly directly?
With a passenger ferry from Saint Kitts, the most common alternative for those landing on the larger island.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
