The Best Way To Fly To Anguilla

 
 

Traveling to Anguilla is more seamless than ever, thanks to the 2025/2026 upgrade of Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) and the addition of flights from international airlines.

The 4,650-square-meter terminal features expanded check-in and security areas, enhanced parking, duty-free shopping, food and beverage outlets and a VIP lounge. Arrivals and departures are a breeze here!

Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport Grand Opening in December 2025

When planning your trip, there are two main ways to reach Anguilla.

Option 1: Fly Direct to Anguilla (AXA)

Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport

For many travelers, flying directly into Anguilla is the most convenient choice.

As of 2026, Airlines serving AXA include:

• American Airlines
• Tradewind Aviation – Scheduled flights to Anguilla, plus private charter options
• Cape Air – Frequent connections from San Juan (SJU)
• Anguilla Air Services
• Trans Anguilla Airways
• Additional seasonal and regional carriers depending on the time of year, like BermudAir / AnguillAir

If your departure city offers service into AXA, then flying direct is typically the simplest option.

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Option 2: Fly to St. Maarten (SXM)

The most popular option is flying into the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in our Dutch neighboring island, St. Maarten.

Air France Landing at the Famous Maho Beach

SXM has incoming flights with like airlines...

• Delta Air Lines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Air France
• KLM
• United Airlines
• WestJet
• Other international carriers

A 3-flight journey, with connections in an East Coast US city and Puerto Rico (usually with a long wait) can become a 4.5 hour non-stop flight to Princess Julianna Airport in St. Maarten.

And if you are flying from the East Coast US? You can make it in 3.5 hours or less.

When we arrive in St. Maarten, we feel that we're already home, being closer to Anguilla than JFK is to Manhattan. It's basically a taxi ride.

Arrival in St. Maarten is followed by either...

• a quick boat ride from a dock near the airport or Marigot to Anguilla
  
  or
• a quicker flight to Anguilla (no need to even cross St. Maarten immigration)

Anguilla by Air

Which Option Is Best?

The best route depends on your departure city, seasonal airline schedules, budget, and travel timing preferences.

If a direct flight into Anguilla is available and the cost is reasonable, it is usually the most streamlined experience.

If not, flying into SXM and transferring by boat or short flight remains a popular alternative.

With the airport upgraded in late 2025 and expanded airline service, reaching Anguilla is straightforward and flexible.

Whether you arrive directly into AXA or via SXM, the final stretch to the island is short and well worth it for a dip in that Anguilla blue...

Lazy Days on Meads Bay

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