Here you'll find essential information on Hewanorra International Airport, St. Lucia,including contact information, airport transfers, airport facilities and how to get there.

Hewanorra International Airport

PO Box 373, Vieux-Fort, St Lucia, West Indies

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(758) 454 6355.

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GMT - 4.

The airport is situated near Vieux-Fort, towards the southern tip of the island, about 56km (35 miles) south of Castries and 4km (2.5 miles) north of Vieux-Fort.

Hewanorra International's cargo handling facilities have recently been reconstructed.

The airport can be easily reached using the East Coast road, the main link between the north and south of the island.

There are spaces for 100 cars at the airport in front of the terminal building.

Alto, Avis, Budget and St. Lucia Car Rental are among car hire companies located at the airport.

Air
LIAT (tel: 758) 452 2348) offers light aircraft shuttles to many destinations around the Caribbean. Helicopter services are available on request from St Lucia Helicopters (tel: (758) 453 6950).
Road
Bus: The airport’s proximity to the East Coast road means that public transport is readily accessible; public buses stop on the road just outside the airport complex.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal, running to Castries (journey time - 1 hour) and the rest of the island.

For general information, contact the Airport Manager (tel: 758) 454 6355). For tourist information, contact the St Lucia Tourist Board (tel: (758) 452 4094; www.stlucia.org).

Money and communications: There is a bank with bureau de change open 1200-1630.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are a few shops in the terminal; duty-free is available in the Departures lounge.
Luggage: There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport.
Other facilities: A pharmacy, first aid and medical services are available. A hospital is within 3km (2 miles) of the airport. Most airport facilities are open 0600-0000.

There are no business or conference facilities at the airport. The nearby Skyway Inn (tel: (758) 454 3330; www.skywaystlucia.com) offers conference facilities for up to 400 delegates.

Wheelchairs, lifts, personal assistance and accessible toilets are provided for disabled passengers. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

There is no hotel at the airport. Nearby hotels include Juliette’s Lodge (tel: (758) 454 5300; www.julietteslodge.com), Kabran (tel: (758) 454 3331; www.kabranstlucia.com), and the Skyway Inn (tel: (758) 454 3330; www.skywaystlucia.com), which are all in the immediate vicinity of the airport.