Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hon. Carlos James has welcomed the announcement of new flights connecting St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Martinique.
Airline operator, Air Adelphi, announced the launching of charter services connecting Martinique, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent commencing this week from Monday April 15th 2024.
The Air Adelphi service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, offering convenient travel options between the destinations.
With Air France flying direct from Paris to Martinique weekly, Minister James noted the Air Adelphi connections will boost significantly travel to the destination particularly from the French market and will facilitate visitors coming to St. Vincent and the Grenadines
“This is welcoming as it facilitates a particular niche of visitors coming to our shores, including those coming to indulge in the yachting tourism sector, while opening up additional markets and gateways to Europe,” Minister James said.
Currently, European passengers arrive in St. Vincent and the Grenadines via London Heathrow Airport
In connecting St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the French Caribbean market, Air Adelphi will depart from Kingstown (SVD) at 7:30 am, arrive in Castries (SLU) at 7:55 am. Departure from Castries (SLU) at 8:15 am, arrive in Fort de France (FDF) at 8:30 am. Departure from Fort de France (FDF) at 9:00 am, arrival in Castries (SLU) at 9:15 am. Departure from Castries (SLU) at 9:30 am, arrival in Kingstown (SVD) at 9:55 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.