Flying from Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Castries: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries and you'll be in the air for around 40 minutes.
Castries and St. George's (where Maurice Bishop International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The most popular route is from Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU). Take your pick of four weekly services between these two airports. Sunrise Airways offers a 12:45 departure between GND and SLU.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your GND to Castries flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries tickets are available for booking. George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is where you'll disembark.
Sunrise Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from GND to Castries with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Piarco International Airport (POS)
The distance from central St. George's to GND is roughly 6 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Have an early flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near GND:
Of all flights leaving Maurice Bishop International Airport, 75.67% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Castries
The best price we've seen for a one-way Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries flight is Rs36,317. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs79,287. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from GND to Castries.
September is the best month for landing an incredible deal on Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from GND to Castries.
Snag an affordable flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
The distance from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to central Castries is roughly 3 kilometres. It'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SLU instead:
Travel at your own pace with a George F. L. Charles Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and find adventure across Castries and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from George F. L. Charles Airport around one week ahead of your flight from GND to Castries.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
After your flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Central Castries is roughly 56 kilometres from Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to UVF. Unwind and get cosy after your GND to Castries flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Drive A Matic, Sixt and Final Rentals make collecting a Hewanorra Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from UVF one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Castries
Travel to Castries during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking a Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Castries, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GND to Castries in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Morne Fortune, Derek Walcott Square and Immaculate Conception Church are essential stops on your Castries itinerary.
