Antigua is a tropical beach paradise in the Caribbean. There are flights to Antigua from various international destinations. Domestic flights do not operate in Antigua. There are short haul flights from nearby islands like Barbuda. Caribbean based airlines like LIAT and Caribbean Star Airlines operate regular Antigua flights from neighboring Caribbean islands. There are charter airline companies like Carib Airlines that ferries passengers on demand between the tropical islands.
International flights to Antigua can be boarded from various North American cities. A number of cheap flights to Antigua are also available from the United Kingdom and France. The list of airline companies operating international services from United States of America and Canada include names like American Eagle, British West Indies Airways or BWIA, Air Canada, US Airways and Delta Airlines. There are nonstop services from Toronto. BWIA operates regular flights from Newark and Miami. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly weekly from Gatwick Airport in London.
Antigua is an island in the Caribbean. The island is a part of the independent country of Antigua and Barbuda. The geographical location of Antigua is 17.09° North latitude and 61.80° West longitude. The capital city of Antigua is St. John's. The total land area of Antigua is approximately 108 square miles. The highest elevation of the country is 402 meters above sea level. It is the biggest of the Leeward Islands.
Antigua is a veritable paradise for adventure seeking tourists. Outdoor activities like sailing and scuba diving is very popular among tourists to the country. The reefs off the Antigua coast are a mariner's delight. Small water vehicles may be hired to explore the interesting natural harbors and coves of the island.
