Getting There & Around · Our pick in St Lucia
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)
Where the long-haul flights land
About Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra is where most visitors arrive. Direct services come from the US (American, Delta, JetBlue, United), Canada (Air Canada, WestJet) and the UK (British Airways, Virgin Atlantic), with connections from Germany and Air France services from France. By road it is about 45 minutes to Soufrière, 1 hour 10 to Marigot Bay, 1 hour 15 to Castries and 1 hour 30 to Rodney Bay; a helicopter transfer to the north takes under 15 minutes. Fill in the electronic immigration form before you fly; the air departure tax is included in your ticket.
Why it's on our list
- International flights
- 40 miles from Castries
- Helicopter link to the north
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Pitons15 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- Sulphur Springs15 kmCar or taxi 33 min
- Anse Chastanet20 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Marigot Bay27 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Castries Market31 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)32 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- Reduit Beach38 kmCar or taxi 79 min
- Gros Islet38 kmCar or taxi 80 min
- Pigeon Island40 kmCar or taxi 83 min