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St. Kitts airport (SKB) to Nevis

Landed at Robert L. Bradshaw International and heading to Nevis? Here is the route, how long each leg takes, and how to handle a late flight or a lot of luggage.

The route in two steps

Step 1 · Airport to Basseterre ferry terminal

A taxi or pre-booked transfer from SKB to the Basseterre ferry terminal takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Taxis wait at the airport; agree the fare before you set off.

Step 2 · Across to Nevis

From Basseterre, take the passenger ferry to Charlestown, about 30 minutes, or a private water taxi for a door-to-door crossing on your own time.

Or fly straight into Nevis

Nevis has its own airport, Vance W. Amory International (NEV), served by regional carriers. If your routing allows it, flying into NEV skips the ferry entirely. Live arrivals and departures for both airports are on the flights page.

Landing late?

The ferry winds down in the evening, so a late flight can miss the last scheduled crossing. A private water taxi can run outside ferry hours by arrangement; otherwise it is a night in St. Kitts and a morning crossing. Always check the last departure on the schedule before you plan a same-night hop.

Travelling with a car or a lot of luggage

If you want your own wheels on Nevis, it is often simplest to rent on the island you are staying on rather than ferry a vehicle across. With heavy luggage, a private water taxi that loads at the dock and unloads near your hotel saves a lot of handling. For a full comparison of every way across, see our guide to getting from St. Kitts to Nevis.

SKB to Nevis: questions people ask

How do I get from St. Kitts airport to Nevis?
Take a taxi or transfer from Robert L. Bradshaw International (SKB) to the Basseterre ferry terminal, about 10 to 15 minutes, then the ferry or a private water taxi across to Nevis. A booked water taxi can also collect you and go straight across.
How far is St. Kitts airport from the ferry terminal?
SKB sits just outside Basseterre, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by road from the ferry terminal that serves the Charlestown crossing. Taxis wait at the airport.
Can I fly straight into Nevis instead?
Yes. Nevis has its own airport, Vance W. Amory International (NEV), served by regional flights. If your itinerary allows it, flying into NEV skips the ferry altogether. See the flights page.
What if I land after the last ferry?
Ferry service winds down in the evening, so a late arrival may miss the last scheduled sailing. A private water taxi can cross outside ferry hours by arrangement; otherwise plan a night in St. Kitts and cross in the morning. Check the last departure on the schedule.
Is a water taxi better than the ferry from the airport?
With luggage, a group, or a tight connection, a private water taxi is easier: it is door to door and leaves on your schedule. The scheduled ferry is cheaper if your timing lines up with a sailing.