Antigua and Barbuda: main airports
Antigua and Barbuda is served by V.C. Bird International Airport, near the capital St. John's, a regional hub with several connections to other Caribbean islands.
Antigua and Barbuda: recommended activities
Antigua and Barbuda: visa and entry requirements
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth nation: many nationalities, including EU countries, can generally enter without a visa for short tourist stays, with a valid passport.
Antigua and Barbuda: safety
The two islands are generally safe for tourists, with an economy strongly oriented towards international hospitality. The usual Caribbean precautions against petty theft apply in the busiest areas.
Antigua and Barbuda: health situation
The health risk in Antigua and Barbuda is generally low. As in much of the Caribbean, there is a risk of mosquito-borne diseases (dengue in particular), especially in the rainy season: it is useful to use repellents. Bottled water is generally preferable to tap water for visitors.
No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry. Local hospital facilities cover common emergencies; more serious cases are often transferred to better-equipped facilities in Puerto Rico or the United States.
Antigua and Barbuda: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), but the US dollar is widely accepted across the island, often interchangeably. Cards are generally accepted at hotels, resorts and tourist restaurants, while cash remains useful for taxis and small purchases.
Western transport apps are not widespread: taxis on the island operate with regulated rates by zone.
For local connectivity, the operators Flow and Digicel offer prepaid SIM cards, generally purchasable at their outlets in St. John's.
To drive, a temporary local tourist driving licence is generally required, issued for a small fee at the time of rental or at police stations, in addition to your own national licence.
