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UVF Hewanorra International Airport

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Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) serves Vieux Fort, about 2 km north of Vieux Fort. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAUVF
ICAOTLPL
ServesVieux Fort
From centre2 km
Non-stop11
Airlines11
TimezoneAmerica/St Lucia
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Hewanorra International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hewanorra International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 632,478 passengers in 2017.

Passengers / year
632,478
as of 2017
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hewanorra International Airport to Vieux Fort

The airport is about 2 km north of Vieux Fort, about 10 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From UVF to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Soufrière18 km37 min—
Castries30 km42 min—
Gros Islet37 km52 min—
Rodney Bay37 km52 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hewanorra International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hewandorra ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hewanorra International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 11 destinations, operated by 11 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Iberia Airlines · British Airways · Virgin Atlantic Airways · US Airways · American Airlines · United Airlines · WestJet · Air Canada · JetBlue Airways · Condor Flugdienst

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hewanorra International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hewanorra International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hewandorra shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hewanorra International Airport to the centre of Vieux Fort?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 2 km north of Vieux Fort, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Hewanorra International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Hewanorra International Airport to Vieux Fort?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Hewanorra International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hewanorra International Airport?
About 11 destinations, including London, Point Salines, Toronto, Port-of-spain. 11 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hewanorra International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hewanorra International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hewanorra International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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