How to get to and from Anguilla
Planning your trip to Anguilla? Whether you’re arriving by plane, ferry, cruise ship or private yacht, there are several convenient options to reach the island.
Explore the different flight routes, airline carriers and ferry services connecting Anguilla with nearby Caribbean destinations.
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Find all the information you need to plan a smooth arrival and departure, ensuring your journey to this beautiful Caribbean island is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Ferry services
Ferries from Sint Maarten and St Martin to Anguilla run frequently throughout the day, connecting the two islands in under an hour.
High‑speed shuttles from the airport mean you can land at Princess Juliana International Airport and step onto a boat minutes later – a seamless transfer from plane to sea.
Alternatively, from the French side you can catch the regular public ferry from Marigot Port, providing a cost‑effective sea route straight to Anguilla.
With either option, travel is easy, efficient and popular with both locals and tourists, and arrival will be at Anguilla’s brand-new state-of-the-art ferry terminal.
Click here to see the latest ferry schedule from Anguilla Air and Sea Ports Authority.
Flights
You can fly directly into Anguilla’s Clayton J Lloyd International Airport (AXA) with several airlines, covering routes from the United States and across the Caribbean.
American Airlines provides scheduled service from Miami (MIA) to AXA.
BermudAir (operating under the brand AnguillAir) offers nonstop flights from Boston (BOS), Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and Newark (EWR) directly into Anguilla.
Anguilla Air Services offers frequent regional flights, including short hops from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten, VC Bird International Airport (ANU) in Antigua, and Robert L Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) in St Kitts.
Tradewind Aviation services routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sky High Aviation offers direct flights from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in the Dominican Republic.
All arrivals will come through Anguilla’s brand new airport terminal.
Cruise ships
Cruise‑ship visitors can reach Anguilla via several small and luxury cruise liners that call at the island’s port from time to time.
One notable recent arrival was Explora I – the first of its kind to visit Anguilla on 27 December 2024 – a visit hailed as a milestone for the island’s aspiration to develop luxury cruise tourism.
According to recent port‑schedules, SeaDream II, Star Flyer (under Star Clippers), Wind Surf (under Windstar Cruises) and multiple sailings by Explora Journeys are scheduled to call through late 2025 and into early 2026.
Because cruise‑visit schedules are not yet as frequent or as predictable as for major cruise‑destination islands, it’s wise for travellers to check up‑to-date port timetables before planning a trip.
If you’re a visitor arriving by ship, this can be a fantastic way to experience Anguilla for a day or more, with easy access to beaches, local restaurants and the island’s relaxed coastal vibe.