Argyle International Airport is located approximately 12 km from Kingstown, capital of Saint Vincent, along the scenic Windward Highway on the eastern coast of the island.
Opened in February 2017 after years of work that required leveling three hills, it was the first airport in the country capable of handling long-range flights from North America and Europe, replacing the previous E. T. Joshua Airport, which was too small for this type of traffic.
How to get to Argyle International Airport
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Average travel time to SVD
Parking near Argyle International Airport
There is a parking area near the terminal.
How to get to Kingstown from SVD
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Car rental at Argyle International Airport
The main car rental companies operate at the airport.
Hotels near Argyle International Airport
Ratho Mill and Prospect
About 15 minutes by car from the terminal for both properties; central Kingstown, on the other hand, is 20 minutes away on the opposite side of the island.
Best for: Short layovers and early-morning departures: both hotels are about 15 minutes from the terminal, on the same south-eastern side of the island.
- No need to cross the island after a long flight or before an early-morning departure
- Blue Lagoon bay, with its marina for sailing boats heading to the Grenadines, is right in this area
- Few restaurants or shops outside the hotels themselves: evenings are almost always spent on site
- Kingstown and its market remain 20 minutes away, on the opposite side of the island
Recommended hotels
- Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina 30 boutique rooms in Canash Bay, on the southern tip of Saint Vincent, with its own marina for charter boats and an in-house gourmet restaurant; about 15 minutes from the terminal. View availability
- Hotel Alexandrina Hotel with outdoor pool and spa in Prospect, 15 minutes from the airport; listed on Booking as 'Kingstown', but actually about 20 minutes from the city centre, closer to the airport than to the capital. View availability
Villa Beach and Indian Bay
About 20 minutes by car from the terminal, on the opposite side of the island from the airport; central Kingstown is a few more minutes away.
Best for: Those who want the island's coastal strip with the most restaurants and hotels, with views of the small island of Young Island.
- Villa Beach and Indian Bay beach within walking distance of the hotels, with a direct view of Young Island
- The highest concentration of restaurants and bars anywhere on the island, handy for evenings out
- Longer transfer from the airport than the Ratho Mill area
- Dark volcanic sand beaches, different from the white sand typical of other Caribbean islands
Recommended hotels
- Sunset Shores Beach Hotel Hotel on Villa Beach, right across from Young Island, about 20 minutes from the terminal; outdoor pool and Caribbean restaurant with sunset views. View availability
- Young Island Resort Resort on a private island of about 5 hectares just 200 metres from the coast of Villa Beach, reached by a private ferry running round the clock; 29 cottages scattered across the hillside with ocean views. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, the country's most modern, handles connections to North America, Europe, and other Caribbean islands, plus inter-island flights to the Grenadines.
Those departing on international flights should arrive 2.5-3 hours early.
Map of Argyle International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Saint Vincent's airport called Argyle and not E.T. Joshua?
Argyle International Airport opened in February 2017 as the country's first airport able to accommodate long-haul flights, simultaneously replacing the old E.T. Joshua Airport, decommissioned that same day because it was too small for this kind of traffic.
Q. Should tourists watch out for overcharging in Saint Vincent?
Yes, it happens mostly with informal water taxis to the smaller Grenadine islands and with some unofficial guides: always agree on the price in advance and, if possible, check with your accommodation before accepting.
Q. Is it easy to reach the Grenadines from Saint Vincent?
Yes, Argyle airport offers inter-island flights to Bequia, Mustique, Canouan and the other Grenadine islands, in addition to ferry connections from Kingstown.
Q. Do you need a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
No, most nationalities (including the US, EU, UK) can enter visa-free for tourist stays, with a valid passport.
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