The Grenadines extend 45 miles to the southwest, like a kite's tail. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is reached by air from North America and Europe through five major gateways Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia, and Trinidad - with connections to Union Island, Canouan, Mustique, Bequia, or St. Vincent. Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, and BWIA provide service to the gateways, while Airlines of Carriacou, LIAT, St. Vincent Grenadines Air, and Mustique Airways provide connecting service. Flying times to the gateways vary depending on carrier and routing, and visitors are advised to check with their travel professional for current options. St. Vincent and the Grenadines have an information desk in the arrivals Section of Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados, open daily from approximately 1 pm until the last flight to St. Vincent departs.
Personnel are on hand to assist travellers in making connections to their final destinations.
For those travelling by yacht, St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer a paradise of anchorages. In the Grenadines, Ports of Entry are at Bequia, Mustique, and Union Island. All others must present a valid passport and visa, where applicable. A return or onward ticket is also required of all visitors. The exchange rate will vary slightly depending on whether cash or traveller's cheques are involved, and whether you convert them at a hank or business establishment, such as a hotel or restaurant.