Arrive · St John's
V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
ANU to St John's or the beaches: one licensed taxi at the posted fare, 15–30 minutes; the risk is a late flight, when the taxi rank thins and small guesthouses lock the door.
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--:--local time in St John's
Map of the airport
Directions
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Rules in force · 5Town pavements are narrow and uneven
- Antigua and Barbuda ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official Antigua and Barbuda government sources before you fly.
- Antigua and Barbuda ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians, including children: leave it at home.
- North-west Antigua (St John's and the beaches) ↗Taxis have posted fares: agree the price before you ride.
- St John's ↗Beachwear is for the beach: cover shoulders and knees in town, shops and churches, and never wear camouflage-pattern clothing.
- St John's ↗Town pavements are narrow and uneven: large bags go from the taxi to the door, never on a walk.
Lock your path to bed
feasibledesk 24hlandside ready ~22:50 (p90)
Take Licensed taxi to the door at 22:56. Bed by ~23:34 (p90).
Last viable for this bed: 06:00 (+1) (land by 04:10 (+1))
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Zero-brain vs precision
- Daytime default
- Use the licensed taxi rank outside arrivals and agree the fare before you get in; many hotels also send a driver if you ask.
- Precision
- Small terminal: the taxi rank and hotel drivers wait outside arrivals (field-verify). A posted fare list exists for common routes.
- Late-night threshold
- 22:00
Steps from landing (p50 / p90 minutes)
| Gate to immigration | 5 / 10 | all arrivals |
| Immigration (entry form; visa where required) | 20 / 50 | only intl checked, intl cabin |
| Baggage claim + customs | 15 / 30 | only intl checked, domestic checked |
| SIM/cash, then the taxi rank | 10 / 20 | all arrivals |
| Licensed taxi to the door | 20 / 35 | on demand, any hour · XCD 45 |
If it breaks
- Send your flight number and hotel name to the hotel before you fly, and ask for a night-desk or a code for late check-in.
- Use the licensed rank and agree the fare before the ride; decline drivers who approach you in the hall.
- Immigration queues can pass an hour when several flights land together.
- Check the entry rules for your passport, including any visa or online form, before you fly.
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Sources
| Field | Value | Source type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| primary.yen | XCD 40–60 | secondary | 30% |
- V. C. Bird International Airport (official) (official)
- Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (official)
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda (official)