How to Get to Anguilla
Your complete guide to reaching Anguilla. Compare all transportation options (ferries, charters, and flights) to find the best route for your trip.
Anguilla has only a few direct flights from the US, so most visitors fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in St. Maarten, then take a short ferry or boat ride to Anguilla. Here are all your options.
Public Ferry
Most popular option
- Budget-friendly
- Frequent departures
- No reservation needed
Private Charter
Fastest & most convenient
- Departs near SXM airport
- Flexible schedule
- Evening availability
Direct Flight
Limited availability
- Quickest option
- Scenic views
- Limited flights daily
The Most Common Route
SXM Airport → Public Ferry → Anguilla
Fly to SXM
VariesBook a flight to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in St. Maarten. Major airlines fly direct from Miami, New York, Atlanta, and other US cities.
Clear Customs at SXM
30-60 minCollect your luggage and clear Dutch customs. This can take 30-60 minutes depending on flight arrivals.
Taxi to Marigot
30-45 min, ~$30Take a taxi from SXM airport to Marigot ferry terminal on the French side. Taxis are readily available outside arrivals.
Buy Ferry Ticket
10-15 minPurchase your ticket at the Marigot terminal. Cash preferred (USD or XCD). Pay departure tax separately.
Board the Ferry
20-25 min crossingBoard the next available ferry to Blowing Point, Anguilla. Public ferries leave Marigot roughly every hour from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Arrive in Anguilla
15-20 minClear Anguilla customs at Blowing Point terminal. Taxis available to take you to your accommodation.
What the Journey Actually Looks Like
The steps above cover logistics. Here is what each part of the journey actually feels like for a first-time traveler making the SXM–to–Anguilla trip.
Landing at SXM and getting a taxi
SXM is a full-size international airport. After landing, you clear Dutch customs, collect luggage, and find taxis lined up directly outside arrivals. Tell the driver "Marigot ferry terminal" specifically, not just "the ferry." Plan for 30–45 minutes and $20–30 USD. Traffic can add time, especially mid-afternoon.
Keep cash ready for the taxi. Drivers may not take cards.
At the Marigot terminal
Marigot terminal is a small, informal waterfront facility. There is a ticket desk (cash preferred, USD or XCD), a separate window for the €7 port exit fee, and a covered waiting area. Tickets are sold on-site only. No online booking. Public ferries leave roughly every hour from 8:30 AM, and the last boat to Anguilla is at 6:00 PM.
Pay the departure tax separately from your ticket. The lines are usually different windows.
The ferry crossing itself
The public ferry is a basic open-air passenger boat with bench seating, not a cruise ship, but comfortable for 25 minutes. Luggage stays with you. The crossing can be choppy in rough weather, particularly in winter swells. Sit toward the middle if you are prone to motion sickness. You will see Anguilla come into view within the first few minutes.
Bring a light layer. The crossing can be breezy, and spray is common near the bow.
Clearing customs at Blowing Point
This surprises many first-time visitors: Blowing Point is a full international border crossing. All passengers must present their passport and clear Anguilla Customs and Immigration. If multiple ferries arrive together, queues can build. Allow 15–30 minutes here. Officers are professional but thorough.
Your adult visitor departure tax from Anguilla to the French side is $28 USD. It is higher than the €7 port exit fee paid in Marigot, so budget for it on your return.
After customs: getting around Anguilla
Once through the terminal, taxis wait directly outside. There is no Uber or rideshare on the island. If you pre-arranged a car rental, your agency may have the vehicle in the nearby lot with key instructions. The Blowing Point area is in the southwest of Anguilla, close to Rendezvous Bay and the West End beaches.
Agree on a taxi fare before getting in. Rates are set but confirming avoids surprises.
Other Routes Worth Knowing
When the public ferry isn't the best fit for your arrival.
Shared shuttle from the Dutch side, near SXM
Shared charter boats leave from a dock on the Dutch side, a short drive from the airport, so you skip the taxi across the island to Marigot. Operators time departures around flight arrivals and usually meet you in the arrivals hall with a van. The crossing to Blowing Point takes about 20–25 minutes. Book ahead from December to April, when boats fill up.
Compare shared chartersShort flight from SXM to Anguilla (AXA)
Anguilla Air Services and Winair fly small propeller planes between SXM and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport in about 10 minutes. It costs more than the ferry, but you go airport to airport with no taxi or terminal change, useful with a tight connection or heavy bags.
SXM to AXA flightsFlying straight to Anguilla from the US
American Airlines flies nonstop from Miami to Anguilla. AnguillAir, operated by BermudAir, runs seasonal winter nonstops from Boston, Newark and Baltimore. Flying direct skips St. Maarten entirely, so check these first if you're coming from the US East Coast.
Direct flights to AXAStart with the ferry schedule
Check the current ferry schedule and prices to start planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Anguilla ferries, airport transfers, fares and terminals.
New to the Anguilla ferry?
Start with the main guide for public ferries, shared charters, SXM airport transfers, fares, taxes and terminals.
The public ferry between Blowing Point, Anguilla and Marigot, St. Martin usually takes about 25 minutes. Shared charters may be slightly faster depending on the operator, route and sea conditions.
The public adult fare is $30 USD one way. Taxes and port fees depend on your direction, residency and age.
The public ferry fare is cash only in USD or Eastern Caribbean dollars. Anguilla departure taxes can be paid in cash or by card. Confirm payment options with charter operators before travel.
The public ferry departs from Marigot Port on the French side. The taxi from Princess Juliana Airport usually takes 20–30 minutes and may take longer in traffic.
Take a taxi from SXM airport to Marigot for the public ferry, or reserve a shared charter from a nearby dock. Allow time for baggage, immigration and traffic.
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About the author
Jahmal RichardAnguilla Local
Jahmal Richard is a born-and-raised Anguillian who regularly uses the Blowing Point ferry crossing for personal and business travel. He built Anguilla Ferry Times to give travelers clear, locally verified ferry schedules, practical planning tools, and honest island guidance. Read Jahmal’s background · Editorial policy →