Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is located approximately 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Christiansted, the main historic city of Saint Croix, the largest island of the US Virgin Islands.
Saint Croix preserves a Danish colonial historic center among the best preserved in the Caribbean, along with a more tranquil pace of life compared to nearby Saint Thomas.
How to get to Henry E Rohlsen Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to STX
Parking near Henry E Rohlsen Airport
Parking is available near the terminal.
How to get to Christiansted from STX
By Train
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Car rental at Henry E Rohlsen Airport
The major car rental companies have desks at the airport, heavily used given the island's extent compared to Saint Thomas.
Hotels near Henry E Rohlsen Airport
Christiansted
About 18-19 km from the terminal, 25-30 minutes by car or taxi; there are no direct shuttles, you need a private transfer or a rental car.
Best for: Those wanting the Danish old town, the harbour and the island's greatest concentration of restaurants and hotels, accepting half an hour's transfer from the airport.
- An eighteenth-century Danish old town, with the harbour and market within walking distance of the hotels
- The island's greatest concentration of restaurants and bars, open even out of season
- One of the longest transfers in this guide, worth considering for early-morning flights
- The best beaches are out of town: from the old town you still need a car
Recommended hotels
- Caravelle Hotel St Croix In the heart of the historic district of Christiansted, just steps from the harbour and the Government House; among the most central hotels on the island, with an in-house pool and restaurant. View availability
- Company House Hotel St Croix A 3-star boutique hotel in the historic district, just minutes from the beach and the harbour; scores higher on location and cleanliness than on amenities. View availability
East End and Divi Carina Bay
About 31 km from the terminal, the longest transfer among the areas in this guide: 35-40 minutes by car, impractical without a vehicle for the whole holiday.
Best for: Those seeking a secluded all-inclusive resort on the island's less-trodden coast and who don't mind renting a car for the rest of the holiday.
- Quiet, little-visited beaches compared with those near Christiansted
- An all-inclusive resort with a casino, handy for those who don't want to organise meals or evening outings
- The island's longest transfer, best avoided with early-morning flights or heavy luggage
- Isolated from Christiansted: to leave the resort you still need a car
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The single terminal handles connections to mainland USA, Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas, and some other Caribbean islands.
Better not to risk it: 2 hours early for flights is the safest choice.
Map of Henry E Rohlsen Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to Saint Thomas from Saint Croix?
With a short inter-island flight (about 25 minutes) from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, or by ferry.
Q. Is Saint Croix different from Saint Thomas?
Yes, it's the largest island in the archipelago, with a slower pace of life and one of the best-preserved Danish colonial historic centers in the Caribbean, especially in Christiansted.
Q. Do you need a visa to reach Saint Croix?
Since it is US territory, the same US entry rules apply: citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can enter with a valid ESTA, while other nationalities need a full US visa.
Q. What has historically been produced in Saint Croix?
Rum, with a distilling tradition dating back to the Danish colonial period, still sold today as a typical island souvenir.
Flight board
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