Entry requirements

US and Canadian citizens must show proof of citizenship. (In the form of a birth certificate and photo id. A valid passport is not required but is always recommended.) UK citizens do not need a passport if they are staying fewer than 6 months. There is a departure tax of $11.00 US per person.

Airlines serving St. Lucia

There are two airports on St. Lucia, one at Virgie and the other at Hewanorra.

• Vigie is located near the capital city of Castries and is the closest to the majority of hotels located on the island. It has a small runway and is serviced by smaller aircraft. It is also a convenient hub to hop over to other Caribbean islands. Airlines serving Vigie include American Eagle from San Juan. Liat Airlines offers commuter service to Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Dominica, Trinidad, St. Vincent and Guadeloupe.
• Hewanorra was once a US airbase and given over to St. Lucia as a gift in honor of their self-rule. It is located on the southern tip of the island. It requires a drive of 45 minutes to an hour and a half (depending on the "courage" of the driver) to drive from Hewanorra to the hotels located near Castries. Hewanorra is located closer to the hotels located in the Soufriere area. Airlines serving Hewanorra include American Airlines, Air Jamaica, BWIA Airlines.