General Information About George F L Charles Airport

General information; Saint Lucia has two regional airports for your convenience - SLU or Vigie Airport is 2km (1.2 mi) north of Castries, the island's capital city.

Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority oversees this airport, which features one 5,735-feet runway lighted for night use.

SLU is home to 16 weekly flights to Barbados - by far, its most popular departure destination from SLU.

SLU is served by three airlines, with interCaribbean Airways being the primary service provider in terms of weekly departures.

Other operators include Air Antilles, Air Caribes and LIAT.

Flights to SLU average about 32,000 per year, carrying almost 400,000 passengers on their travels. Turboprop aircraft are most commonly seen at SLU, though jetliners have also been spotted from time to time.

Low-cost carriers such as interCaribbean Airways, Air Antilles and Caribbean Airlines dominate flight operations in this region.

Before leaving home, it's wise to have an airline ticket and boarding pass ready in order to enjoy free check-in and baggage handler services when arriving. Furthermore, this helps avoid long queues at security checks at the airport.

If you're taking an early morning flight into SLU or need to stay overnight for a delayed or cancelled flight, it is wise to book your hotel near SLU in advance so that you are guaranteed a room upon your arrival at the airport.

Before embarking on any trip, travel insurance is always recommended as it will protect against delays, overbooking, strikes and provide peace of mind during travel.