Flights operate during daylight hours only (until sunset)
To ensure a same-day connection, we recommend your international flight arrives in Barbados by 15:45

Transit process in Barbados

Upon arrival in Barbados, look for meet & greet ground staff holding a board with your name before immigration
They’ll assist with your transfer to Bequia and make every effort to ensure you & your luggage arrive the same day
See detailed transit guide

Delays & Overnight Options

If your flight is delayed and you miss the connection, overnight stays are available at Grenadine House (St. Vincent) or in Barbados, with onward travel the following day

How to book inter-island Flights

Flights from Barbados to Bequia are operated by Grenadines Air Alliance / SVG Air and are bookable online here.
Our experienced Reservations team is happy to advise & assist with booking inter-island flights & taxis or arrange a private charter.

Fly from Barbados to Bequia

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International Flights to Barbados | Barbados Transit Guide

One of the most established routes to Bequia is via Barbados. The frequency & availability of international flights to Barbados makes it attractive and a favoured route for many guests. Up to two scheduled flights connect Barbados to Bequia daily.

Barbados - Bequia Details:

Operates daily ~ 45 mins duration ~ Timed to connect with international flights
Bequia → Barbados: {Departs 10:30 AM - Arrives 11:15 AM}, {Departs 2:10 PM - Arrives 2:55 PM} (may vary)
Barbados → Bequia: {Departs 12:30 PM - Arrives 2:30 PM}, {Departs 4:15 PM - Arrives 5:00 PM} (may vary)
International flight should land by 3:45 PM - any later and airline unable to guarantee a same day arrival to Bequia
18-seat Twin Otters aircraft operated by the Grenadines Air Alliance / SVG Air

Smooth Connection:

SVG Air’s experienced team will meet you after your international flight before immigration with a sign and guide you. Every effort is made to ensure same-day arrival in Bequia. > See the detailed transit guide below

Please note: Flights to Bequia operate during daylight hours only (until sunset). If your international flight is delayed, every effort will be made to get you to Bequia on the next available flight but this may mean overnighting or flying to St. Vincent

How to Book:

Book online here or contact our Reservations team, who will gladly advise & assist you with your travel plans and book your inter-island transfers

After landing in Barbados, follow signs to ‘Connecting Flights’.
A representative is usually stood in front of the immigration hall with a personalised sign. Present yourself, and they’ll direct you to check-in
You’ll be asked for the paper receipts and a description of your luggage to assist handlers in transferring your bags to the Bequia flight
Proceed through security and go directly to Gate 9 (in a separate building) in preparation for boarding, unless advised otherwise

Flight Details

Shared charter flights are 18-seat Twin Otters.
Upon boarding, larger carry-ons may be stored in the hold or under seats at the rear.
On arrival in Bequia, ensure you collect all your carry-on items

Travel Tips

Label and add brightly coloured ribbons to your luggage to assist the ground handlers in identification
Take a photo of your luggage on your phone and keep hold of your luggage receipts
Pack essentials in your carry-on (medication, sundry items swimwear, flip-flops, etc.) in case your luggage is delayed to the next day

Barbados to Bequia Transit Guide

Via St. Vincent

If you’re flying directly to St. Vincent, contact us to arrange taxis from the airport to the ferry in Kingstown (30-50min depending on traffic) and in Bequia.

The ferry to Bequia takes 1 hour and arrives in Port Elizabeth, where a taxi will take you to the hotel.

If your flight arrives too late for the last ferry (6pm), we recommend staying at our sister hotel, Grenadine House.

London to St. Vincent with Virgin

Virgin's flight to St. Vincent from London stops in Barbados prior to continuing on Monday, Wednesdays & Sundays.

Until 30th March: The scheduled landing time of 5:25pm requires an overnight stay in St. Vincent before taking the ferry to Bequia the next morning or charter a private boat to transfer that evening.
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30 March – 22 October 2025: Virgin’s summer timetable features a 2:00pm arrival in St. Vincent, allows plenty of time for same-day ferry transfers to Bequia—no overnight stay needed.

From 26th October 2025 the new scheduled landing time of 4:45pm.

Connect with the last ferry from St. Vincent (6pm) or our own boat shuttle service (details to follow)
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** Starting Winter 2025/26, an evening guest shuttle boat from St. Vincent to Bequia is planned, so overnight stays won’t be necessary **

Ferry Schedule to Bequia

If you’re arriving in St. Vincent, contact us to arrange ground transportation from Argyle Airport to the ferry dock in Kingstown and on Bequia.

The ferry to Bequia takes 1 hour, arriving into Port Elizabeth
Tickets are purchased onboard (EC$25 / USD10 pp one-way). They cannot be bought in advance
Two ferry operators: Bequia Express & Admiral
The last ferry departs at 6 PM. If your flight lands too late to catch it, overnight accommodation is available at our sister hotel Grenadine House

Travel Notes:

Taxi transfer from Argyle Airport to the ferry dock takes 30–50 minutes, depending on traffic
Ferry schedules are fixed; layovers may be inevitable depending on your flight times and connections
Schedules of individual ferry operators may be subject to change, please always check

Fly from St Lucia to Bequia

We are delighted to be able to offer daily flights from St Lucia's Hewanorra international airport (UVF) to Bequia. The short flight includes a quick stop in Mustique and requires a minimum of two passengers & is subject to availability.

Flights are conveniently timed to connect with international carriers, exclusively available to guests of Bequia Beach Hotel and operated by Mustique's airline Air Adelphi.

St Lucia - Bequia Details:

Operates daily ~ Minimum 2 passengers required to confirm landing in Bequia*
Bequia → St. Lucia: {Departs 10:00 AM - Arrives 10:30 AM}, {Departs 12:30 PM - Arrives 1:00 PM} (departure times may vary)
St. Lucia → Bequia: {Departs 2:10 PM - Arrives 2:30 PM}, {Departs 4:00 PM - Arrives 4:50 PM} (departure times may vary)
International flight should land by 3:30 PM - any later and airline unable to guarantee a same day arrival to Bequia
Southbound: St. Lucia → Mustique → Bequia* | Northbound: Bequia* → Mustique → St. Lucia
Operated by 18-seat Twin Otters aircraft

Smooth Connection:

Air Adelphi’s experienced team will meet you after your international flight before immigration with a sign and guide you. Every effort is made to ensure same-day arrival in Bequia.
For passengers already in St. Lucia check in at Harris Handlers two hours prior to departure. Check-in closes 1hr before departure

Please note: Flights to Bequia (& Mustique) operate during daylight hours only (until sunset). If your international flight is delayed, every effort will be made to get you to Bequia on the next available flight but this may mean overnighting or flying to St. Vincent

How to Book:

Flights from St.Lucia are only bookable via our our Reservations team, who will gladly advise & assist you with your travel plans and book your inter-island transfers

Please contact reservations to confirm availability & book

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Fly from Grenada to Bequia

Launched 1 February 2025: In close partnership with SVG Air, we’re excited to introduce a new air shuttle service between Grenada and Bequia—perfect for island-hopping & twin-centre stays.

Schedule & route:

Operates 6 days a week (not Thursdays), Minimum 2 passengers required to confirm*
Bequia → Grenada: Departs 08:15 AM - Arrives 09:10 AM
Grenada → Bequia: Departs 04:30 PM - Arrives 05:20 PM

Southbound: St. Vincent → Bequia → Carriacou → Grenada | Northbound: Grenada → Carriacou → Bequia → St. Vincent

See two islands!

This new route makes it easy to enjoy both Grenada and Bequia in one vacation. > See our Grenada-Bequia package
You can now reach Bequia the same day if your international flight lands in Grenada by 3:15 PM (American Airlines, JetBlue on select days).

Smooth Connection:
SVG Air’s experienced meet & greet team will assist you in Grenada, meeting you before immigration with a personalized sign. Every effort is made to ensure same-day arrival in Bequia.

Please note: Flights to Bequia operate during daylight hours only (until sunset). If your international flight is delayed, travel to Bequia will continue the next available day.

How to Book:
Inter-island flights from Grenada to Bequia are operated by the Grenadines Air Alliance / SVG Air and are bookable via our our experienced Reservations team, who will gladly advise & assist you with your travel plans and book your inter-island transfers