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V.C. Bird Intl (ANU) Airport Guide

Airport Name

V C Bird International Airport

Airport Location

The airport is located 8km (5 miles) northeast of St John's.

Terminals

1

IATA Code

ANU

Telephone

+1 268 462 0358

Airport Overview

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V.C. Bird International Airport on the Caribbean island of Antigua was originally built as a military airbase during the Second World War. Now a civilian airport, V. C. Bird currently serves around 15 airlines, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and Continental Airlines. A new passenger terminal is currently under consideration.

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Getting into Town

There is no public transport to/from the airport.

Air: Helicopters run services to Monserrat between 8.30am-4.30pm, with most departures on Sunday and Friday (no service on Wednesday and Saturday); contact Carib Aviation (tel: +1 268 462 3147) for more information. Subsidiary companies of LIAT (tel: +1 268 480 5600) run flights within the Leeward Islands, with desks in Arrivals.

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available for hire on a fixed-fare basis to St John’s (journey time: 10-15 minutes) and local hotels.

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Car Parking

Long- and short-term parking is available in front of the terminal building.

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Information Desks

There is one information desk on the ground (public) side of the terminal.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A 24-hour ATM is available. There is also a post office and a bureau de change.

Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and a bar.

Shopping: There are shops, including duty-free shopping.

Luggage: A porter service is available; tipping is expected.

Other facilities: None.

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Airport Hotels

The Amaryllis Hotel (tel: +1 268 462 8690) is located just outside the airport gates. Nearby hotels include the Beachcomber Hotel (tel: +1 268 462 3100), Galley Bay Antigua (tel: +1 268 462 5600), Hawksbill Beach Resort Antigua (tel: +1 268 462 0301), Jolly Harbour Beach Resort (tel: +1 268 462 7771), Rex Blue Heron Hotel (tel: +1 268 462 8564), Royal Antiguan Resort (tel: +1 268 462 3733), St James Club (tel: +1 268 460 5000) and the Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa (tel: +1 268 462 0267).

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Airport Disabled Facilities

A lift, ramps and first aid are all provided at the airport and wheelchairs are available. Individual airlines can assist disabled passengers on request; passengers requiring wheelchairs and assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

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Airport Conference and Business Facilities

There are no business or conference facilities on the airport site; there is a VIP lounge at the airport, with newspapers, magazines, TV and restaurant service. The nearest provider is the Beachcomber Hotel (tel: +1 268 462 3100 or 462 2756; fax: +1 268 462 4012), 2 miles (3km) away, with Internet access, fax facilities and a meeting room.

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Top flight deals

V.C. Bird Intl

London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£398rtnwith Virgin Atlantic
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£398rtnwith Virgin Atlantic
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£429rtnwith First Choice
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£469rtnwith First Choice
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£398rtnwith British Airways
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£398rtnwith British Airways
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£399rtnwith Netflights.com
London (LGW) to Antigua (ANU)
from£399rtnwith Netflights.com

Directions

The airport is situated in the north of the island, a ten-minute drive from St John's. It can be accessed via the Antigua Sugar Factory Road or the Old Parham Road followed by the Airport Road.

Car Rentals

Car hire companies include Avis, Capital Rentals & Tours, Carters, Dion’s, Dollar, Jacobs, Jonas, Oakland, Richard’s, Slane’ Supreme, Stead’s and Thrifty.

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