You have been directed to our UK site

Did you want to visit the US site?

  •  UK
  •  US
  •  CA
  •  DE
  •  AU
  •  ES
  •  FR
  •  IT
 
Close

Find cheap flights

Ticket Type

Airport guide

Airports in St Lucia

Language

English is the official language, however St. Lucian Creole is spoken throughout the island.

Back to top

Money

The official currency is the East Caribbean dollar. The US dollar is widely accepted too and gets a good exchange rate. Larger hotels, restaurants and shops accept the major credit cards. ATMs are available in Rodney Bay, Castries, Vieux Fort and Soufriere. Some hotels will change money for you, but there are also exchange bureaux in Castries.

Back to top

Communications

The international country code is 1758 and you don’t need an outgoing code for calls to the US and Canada. Phoning the UK requires the code 011 + 44. Web access is available at Internet cafes throughout St. Lucia.

Back to top

Tipping

Ten per cent is customary. Tips are expected by porters, hotel maids and taxi drivers.

Back to top

Safety

Most travellers enjoy trouble-free stays, but you should always use common sense to prevent theft. Avoid isolated areas and beaches after dark. The hurricane season is June to November, and it's a good idea to keep an eye on weather reports.

Back to top

Health

If you’re coming from a country infected with yellow fever, you’ll need a yellow fever vaccination certificate. St. Lucia has few health risks, but you should protect yourself against mosquitoes, which can carry dengue fever. HIV/AIDS is also common. Make sure you have adequate travel insurance as medical costs can be very high.

Back to top

Electricity

The electrical current is 220 volts, 50 cycles AC (UK-style, square, three-pinned plugs).

Back to top

Back to previous page
Search By Date
From placeholder To placeholder
Staying in placeholder
Pick up placeholder
Searching... Find deals  

    Top flight deals

    Cheap flights to St Lucia

    London (LGW) to St Lucia, St Lucia (UVF)
    from£644RTwith British Airways
    London (LHR) to Castries, St Lucia (SLU)
    from£575RTwith Worldwide Flights
    London (LGW) to Castries, St Lucia (SLU)
    from£699RTwith HolidayGenie.com
    Handpicked Deals

    The best bargains and up-to-the-minute deals

    1. The Great Adventure Sale fr £99 pp
    2. Unbeatable Worldwide Flight Deals fr £69 return fr £69 rt
    3. British Airways summer holiday offers fr £199 pp

    Approx flight times

    Gatwick to Hewanorra International:
    8 hr 45 mins
    Heathrow to Hewanorra International:
    8 hr 35 mins
    More flight times

    Travel Tips