You can spend a few days on one Long Bay. Then another few on another Long Bay.
A new nonstop flight is coming to Anguilla later this month, creating a direct air link with the British Virgin Islands.
Beginning April 17, Trans Anguilla Airways will launch service between Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport in Anguilla and Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Tortola. The route will operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with a scheduled flight time of about 45 minutes, Caribbean Journal has learned.
The new service removes the need to connect through Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten, which has been the primary routing option between the two islands.
A Simpler Regional Connection
Travel between Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands has typically required an additional leg through St. Maarten, often adding several hours to what is a short geographic distance. The new route creates a direct option between the two destinations, reducing total travel time and simplifying the journey.
That shorter connection also makes it easier to pair the two islands on the same trip. Travelers spending time in Tortola or the surrounding islands now have a direct onward flight into Anguilla, instead of coordinating inter-island transfers through a third destination.
Launching Ahead of Anguilla’s Summer Season
The timing of the new route lines up with Anguilla’s summer travel period, when the island’s calendar fills with a series of long-running events.
That includes Moonsplash, the annual music gathering at the Dune Preserve, along with Festival Del Mar, which brings together boat racing, fishing and seafood in Island Harbour. The Anguilla Culinary Experience returns with visiting chefs and local talent, followed by the high-energy Anguilla Summer Festival, the island’s annual carnival.
The added air service provides another option for travelers planning trips around those events, particularly those already traveling within the Caribbean.
Supporting Regional Travel Demand
The new flight also expands options for travelers using Tortola as an entry point into the region. With nonstop service now in place, Anguilla becomes a more accessible addition to an itinerary that includes the British Virgin Islands.
Introductory fares for the route are set at $209 one way and $418 roundtrip, with service operating three days each week.
According to Anguilla’s Director of Tourism, Jameel Rochester, the new route is part of a broader effort to improve access to the island, particularly during the shoulder and summer travel periods, when cultural events and festivals drive demand.
The new service adds another direct connection into Anguilla, expanding regional access at a time when more travelers are planning multi-stop Caribbean trips and shorter intra-regional visits.
Caribbean Journal Staff
2026-04-09 20:09:00