St. John's Antigua and Barbuda airport

V.C. Bird International Airport (IATA: ANU), originally opened in 1952, is the primary international airport of Antigua and Barbuda. Serving the capital city of St. John's, it links the nation with destinations throughout the Caribbean, North America, and Europe.

Official Website: vcbia.com

Telephone: +1 (268) 484-2300

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Terminals

Commercial passenger operations take place in Terminal A, a modern facility opened in August 2015 featuring 4 direct passenger boarding bridges and remote aircraft parking positions. The historic building (Terminal B) is utilized for airport authority offices and corporate aviation services. While airside and technical flight operations run 24 hours a day, terminal passenger services operate according to the daily flight schedule (typically from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm).

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 325,482 passengers.

Information Desks

The Customer Service desk is located in the main departures hall, providing passenger guidance, flight information, and lost property handling.

Travel time between the airport and downtown St. John's is approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on road traffic.

Taxis

Taxis are the primary ground transport method from the airport. An official reservation desk is located immediately outside the Arrivals area. The two authorized operators are the United Taxi Association and the Mill Reef Taxi Association. Drivers wear official uniforms and visible identification. Fares are standardized by zone, with an estimated cost between USD 25.00 and USD 30.00 to downtown St. John's.

Hotel Shuttles and Tour Transfers

Pre-arranged resort shuttles and tour operator coaches pick up arriving passengers directly under the covered canopy outside the main terminal entrance.

Local Public Buses

Local public minivans do not access the terminal curbside. The closest bus stops are located along Sir George Walter Avenue, which is not within convenient walking distance with luggage.

Ridesharing

Ride-hailing applications like Uber or Lyft do not operate officially on the island of Antigua.

Ferry to Barbuda

The inter-island ferry service to Barbuda (Barbuda Express) does not depart from the airport; it docks at the St. John's harbour, approximately 20 minutes away by taxi.

Several authorized car rental companies provide service at the airport. Their customer counters are situated in the departures concourse, across from check-in, and shuttle services link travellers to nearby vehicle dispatch yards.

Driving Requirements: Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. International visitors must obtain a temporary local driving permit issued through the rental desks or traffic authority upon presenting a valid national driver's license.

Authorized Rental Agencies

• ACE
• Avis
• Budget
• Capital Car Rental
• Carters Car Rental
• Dollar
• E-Z
• Hertz
• Naj
• Oakland Car Rental
• St. John's Car Rental
• Thrifty

Public parking is situated directly across from the passenger terminal building.

Parking Facilities

The lot provides designated sections for short-term and long-term parking with lighting and regular security monitoring.

Official Rates

• Short-Term Parking: XCD 5.00 per 30-minute period.
• Long-Term Parking: XCD 3.00 for the first hour; XCD 2.00 for each additional hour (up to an 8-hour block).

Reserved accessible parking spaces for travelers with reduced mobility are positioned in the short-term area closest to terminal access doors.

Rates updated as of October 16, 2026.

Terminal A is designed to ensure accessibility and convenience for all passengers.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or dedicated mobility support should coordinate with their airline at least 48 hours prior to scheduled departure.

Accessibility Infrastructure

The terminal features elevators, escalators, and ramps linking all levels, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, broad concourses, and reserved accessible parking bays directly outside the main entrances.

Fast Track / VIP Concierge Service

The airport authority operates an expedited concierge service including curbside meet-and-greet, priority check-in assistance, and fast-track immigration and customs clearance. The fee is USD 55.00 per person and requires reservation at least 24 hours in advance via email ([email protected]).

Rates updated as of October 16, 2026.

Unaccompanied Minors

Procedures and escort services for children travelling alone must be organized directly with the operating airline prior to arriving at the airport.