Jost Van Dyke Air Travel

Traveling to Jost Van Dyke does take some doing, but the peace and quiet, seclusion, and tropical atmosphere make every step of the way worth it.

Flying to Jost Van Dyke from the US

For North American visitors, the best option is typically to fly into the Cyril E King Airport on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas. This airport is large enough to accommodate international flights, resulting in the lowest fares, fewest connections and shortest travel time. Not only do most major airlines from the United States offer direct flights from major hubs to the island, some international airlines do as well.

Flying to Jost Van Dyke from Europe

European tourists frequently fly into one of the major international air traffic hubs in the Caribbean, such as the Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten, or the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport on Puerto Rico. From there, they can take a short flight to the British Virgin Islands, landing at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

Flying to Jost Van Dyke from the Caribbean

Since Jost Van Dyke does not have an airport, visitors will typically make connections through Cyril E King Airport on St. Thomas (to the west) or through Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island/Tortola (to the East).

Check the chart below for a listing of scheduled air service from airports in the region. Even if you can't get a flight directly from an airport near you, taking a connecting flight from another airport in the Caribbean could be a very good solution.

If you fly to either St. Thomas or Beef Island (Tortola), your next step is to take a ferry to Jost Van Dyke. From St. Thomas, you will arrive at the airport then take a taxi to Red Hook for between $11 and $15(USD) where you will find Inter Island Boat Services ready to take you to Jost Van Dyke for $50 one way or $70(USD) round trip. This company also offers services from Cruz Bay, St. John to Jost Van Dyke, should be staying on either island and interested in a day trip.

If you're arriving on Beef Island, you will need to take a taxi from the airport to West End, Tortola. This trip will cost between $20 and $50(USD) based upon cab occupancy. New Horizon Ferry Service transports tourists from West End to Great Harbour, Jost Van Dykee for $15 one way and $25(USD) round trip. There are four trips a day to choose from.

Click here to see the various ferry routes and companies serving Jost Van Dyke.

There are decisions you'll have to make each step of the way as you plan your trip to Jost Van Dyke, but knowing where you stand and where you can travel to will help you immensely as you put your vacation plans in motion.