by plane

There are officially two flights a twenty-four hours on a small seven seater plane to Barbuda from Antigua run by SVG Airlines. Ane in the early morn at around vii.30am (plus return) and one in the tardily afternoon at effectually 4.30pm (plus return). Sometimes there may be more flights and some of these charters going to and from Barbuda may have empty seats, so information technology'south ever worth asking well-nigh other times or extra flights on the day. At other times the flights tin can be cancelled without notice. SVG are a small business organisation and currently very busy to Barbuda and then you may have to continue trying to become a seat. The flying arrives and leaves from the Codrington drome – a short walk into the village.

Y'all book through SVG Air by e mail (it'south considered a charter flight not a scheduled flight on their website) or call their Antigua role 268-562-8033 or 268-484-1416.

You tin can visit the Barbuda office at the airport here when flights are checking in or leaving, and the number to telephone call for Barbuda info is 268 729-3906.

Always double check your reservation a few days before in case there are any time changes or cancellations.The flight toll has recently increased to a prohibitive $396+ec render (fifty-fifty children have to pay over $350ec) and Barbudans pay this on a regular basis just to get essential services to and from Antigua.

by helicopter

A very exciting way to meet Barbuda from the sky, this is a pop service for visitors to Nobu and Barbuda Ocean Club. Calvin Air have besides assisted Barbudans when other options to ship medical emergencies are unavailable.

Calvin Air Helicopters operate tours of Antigua, Barbuda and Montserrat (with amazing views of the volcano) and then contact them hither for information on their fares to Barbuda.

by bounding main

There are currently two passenger boats operating to Barbuda. The Barbuda Express passenger ferry and cargo/passenger gunkhole Draft Limited. It's of import that you know the name of the boat you take booked as they accept different schedules, days, and leave from unlike places. All boats arrive in Barbuda at River Wharf, which is a fifteen infinitesimal drive into the hamlet (so maybe y'all will likewise want to book a taxi in advance to meet y'all – there is no public send on Barbuda).

The ferries are often preferred by Barbudans considering of the greater capacity to carry shopping and luggage back over to Barbuda in one become, and the larger number of seats bachelor, and booking is advised.

The crossing can exist rough simply most of the people who complain about the trip may be amend off on the flight, or should have lived in Barbuda when we didn't take a ferry at all. The ferries do not run in risky conditions so safe is a priority and if the weather condition is bad it will be cancelled. The journey takes about ninety minutes although information technology passes quickly in good atmospheric condition and we have sometimes even seen whales on the crossing – only so far we oasis't hit one.

Barbuda Express has 56 seats and costs EC$255/$95USD render. It's much better to book in accelerate and you lot volition then be contacted if anything (such every bit the weather) changes. In that location are occasional local shopping days when at that place are ii trips per mean solar day and so that nosotros can go and come back in ane day, without having to stay overnight. The ferry leaves from the dock in the centre of St. Johns, Antigua. For an up-to-engagement schedule and price listing visit the Barbuda Limited web site at www.barbudaexpress.com or look at their Facebook page for terminal minute info. For reservations call (+268) 764-2291 or e-mail [email protected]

Typhoon Express is primarily a cargo gunkhole with some seating for passengers. It can behave vehicles and other big items and off-load by crane.They may leave from Crabbes Peninsula and/or from St John'due south. For info on their schedule and to book by what'southward app, visit the Draft Express folio or for larger cargo contact Greg on (268) 764-2689

sending cargo or freight

All other hamlet supplies including everything we buy in Antigua for our shops and homes comes to Barbuda on small-scale privately owned cargo boats that make the return trip to Antigua, on various days, depending on the weather condition. Barbudans travel to shop in Antigua, or work with agents who drib off their appurtenances to the boats as they are being loaded at Bespeak Wharf or at Crabbes. We collect it from the boat when it arrives in Barbuda later in the week or our friendly, helpful truck drivers bring it to u.s.a.: birthday an amazing local service that keeps Barbuda thriving, but at an additional toll that adds considerably to the cost of living hither.

Silverish Seal is run by Fabian Jones on (268) 772-5028 or go to Betoken Wharf in Antigua and speak with Captain Baptiste. This freight usually loads on Wednesday forenoon in Antigua and arrives on Barbuda on Wednesday evening, so goes dorsum to load Thursday and Friday, returning Friday evening or early Saturday morning.