Curious to know how to get to Horizon in St Vincent, for your sailing adventure? Relax, getting to Horizon in St Vincent and the Grenadines couldn’t be simpler following the opening of the Argyle International Airport in St Vincent! Several major carriers have announced diairect flights to the airport, including American Airlines.
You can also fly to St Vincent via the major Caribbean hub of Barbados with daily international flights from the US, Europe and South America. In addition flights into St Lucia, Grenada or Trinidad can connect into St Vincent with the local Caribbean carrier LIAT. You can download documents on how to get here – Getting to St Vincent – and airline information SVG Airlift Schedule – USA Airlines. Please note schedules are subject to change at short notice so you should always check with the relevant operator.
Find our more about St Vincent flights and travel to St Vincent below.
(Flight dates, times and prices are subject to change during the winter and summer seasons)
Base Location
The Horizon Yacht Charters St Vincent office is located at Blue Lagoon Marina at the southern end of St Vincent and around 20-25 minutes drive from the airport. There are a selection of restaurants and hotels at Young Island Cut very close by and supermarkets for provisioning within a short taxi ride.
About SVG
The island nation of St Vincent & the Grenadines is comprised of over 32 islands of unparalleled beauty – from rich, mountainous rain forest to palm fringed beaches and huge coral reefs. St Vincent itself retains a large element of wildness due to its steep and hard to access interior, topped out by a 3,000ft cloud shrouded volcano.
Agriculture forms the mainstay of the economy with crops such as bananas growing in abundance on the verdant slopes. St Vincent was originally inhabited by fierce Carib Indians who resisted any European settlement until the French got a foothold in 1719. The island changed hands between French and English various times through the Napoleonic Wars before becoming a British colony from 1783 onwards. St Vincent & the Grenadines obtained independence from the UK in 1979 – the last Caribbean island to do so.
The Grenadine islands strung out to the south of St Vincent have a long history of sea faring and are fiercely proud of their heritage – events such as the Bequia Easter Regatta help to keep alive the local traditions of boat building and sailing. Mustique was an abandoned sugar plantation island until purchased privately in 1958 and brought to fame when Princess Margaret built a Caribbean retreat on land gifted to her.
Many Grenadine anchorages were frequented by pirates who used their sheltered bays to hide ships and treasure. The Tobago Cays is made up of a group of small, uninhabited islands surrounded by the biggest reef system in the southern Caribbean – and the jewel in the crown of the Grenadines. Mayreau consists of one sleepy village and several stunning beaches including Salt Whistle Bay – one of the most photogenic anchorages in the Caribbean. Union acts as the service centre for the southern Grenadines and gateway to Carriacou just south. Two private resort islands, Palm Island and Petit St Vincent complete the line-up.
From the USA
Direct Flights from the USA
Caribbean Airlines
Caribbean Airlines (visit their website here) fly to St Vincent 5 times weekly from New York.
American Airlines
American Airlines have announced non-stop flights from Miami commencing December 2018.
JetBlue
JetBlue announces direct flights between JFK and Argyle International Airport (SVD) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesdays and Sundays starting October 9, 2024.
Flights from the USA via Barbados
American Airlines
Travel from Miami to Barbados seven days per week
- MIA to BGI – depart 10.20am, arrive 1.50pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 5.40pm, arrive 6.20pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 12.00pm, arrive 12.40pm
- BGI to MIA – depart 3.15pm, arrive 7.10pm
https://www.americanairlines.co.uk
Jet Blue
Travel from New York to Barbados seven days per week
- JFK to BGI – depart 8.00am, arrive 12.45pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 5.40pm, arrive 6.20pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 12.00pm, arrive 12.40pm
- BGI to JFK – depart 1.50pm, arrive 7.00pm
From Canada
Direct Flights from Canada
Air Canada operate flights from Toronto to St. Vincent weekly on Thursdays. Flights are on an Airbus A319 operated by Air Canada’s Rouge brand, from Dec. 14 through April 12.
Flights from Canada via Barbados
Air Canada
Fly from Toronto to Barbados 7 days per week
- YYZ to BGI – depart 9.30am, arrive 2.50pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 5.40pm, arrive 6.20pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 12.00pm, arrive 12.40pm
- BGI to YYZ – depart 3.05pm, arrive 8.50pm
West Jet
Fly from Toronto to Barbados 4 days per week
- YYZ to BGI – depart 9.30am, arrive 2.45pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 5.40pm, arrive 6.20pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 12.00pm, arrive 12.40pm
- BGI to YYZ – depart 3.40pm, arrive 9.26pm
From UK & Europe
Flights from UK and Europe via Barbados
Virgin Atlantic – from London Gatwick
Virgin Atlantic is our preferred carrier in all cabins on flights to and from the Caribbean and United Kingdom.
Terms and conditions apply; please ask for booking information when booking your charter.
Travel from London Gatwick to Barbados 7 days per week
- LGW to BGI – depart 10.40am, arrive 2.30pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 5.40pm, arrive 6.20pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 12.00pm, arrive 12.40pm
- BGI to LGW – depart 5.10pm, arrive 6.40am (next day)
British Airways – from London Gatwick
Travel from London Gatwick to Barbados 7 days per week
- LGW to BGI – depart 11.20am, arrive 2.50pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 5.40pm, arrive 6.20pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 12.00pm, arrive 12.40pm
- BGI to LGW – depart 5.15pm, arrive 6.20am (next day)
Condor – from Frankfurt
Travel from Frankfurt to Barbados 3 days per week
- FRA to BGI – depart 11.10am, arrive 6.00pm
- BGI to SVD – depart 8.10pm, arrive 8.50pm
- SVD to BGI – depart 4.05pm, arrive 4.45pm
- BGI to FRA – depart 7.50pm, arrive 10.20am (next day)
Regional Flights
Regional St Vincent Flights
LIAT
- Offers direct flights daily to St Vincent from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Grenada with connecting flights to all other islands.
- Price varies by country of origin and destination
SVG Air
Operates daily domestic flights between St Vincent, Barbados, Bequia, Union. Contact the airline for information on schedules and pricing.
Private Charter
Private charter flights
Why not charter your own plane to remove the time spent waiting for connections? SVG Air offer private charter flights between St Vincent and St Lucia, Barbados and Grenada. If you are a party of six or more the pricing is very similar to the scheduled airline service. We can assist in bookings for you, or enquire to SVG Air direct
One-Way Charter
One way charter flight options
Using Barbados or Grenada as a hub, it is extremely easy to book your one way charter either starting in St Vincent or Grenada. Some examples:
From the USA:
American Airlines – fly Miami – Barbados and then connect to St Vincent via Liat or SVG Air. Return direct Grenada – Miami.
Jet Blue – fly New York to Barbados and then connect to St Vincent via Liat or SVG Air. Return Grenada to Barbados on Liat, Jet Blue to New York.
From Canada:
Air Canada – fly Toronto to Barbados and then connect to St Vincent via Liat or SVG Air. Return Grenada to Toronto direct or via Barbados on Liat.
West Jet – fly Toronto to Barbados and then connect to St Vincent via Liat or SVG Air. Return Grenada to Barbados on Liat, West Jet to Toronto.
From the UK and Europe
Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Condor – fly London or Frankfurt into Barbados, then connect with Liat or SVG Air to St Vincent. Return from Grenada either direct, depending on day of week or via Barbados on Liat.
Please follow this link for the latest US traveller’s health advisories.
If you have any further questions about how to get to Horizon in St Vincent, please feel free to contact us directly. We’ll do our best to answer any and all questions posed, ensuring your charter experience is as simple and as enjoyable as possible.