Burton–Nibbs International Airport Overview

Burton–Nibbs International Airport is one of the major airports serving Antigua and Barbuda, located in the Caribbean. It acts as a growing hub for both domestic and regional flights, connecting the twin-island nation with nearby Caribbean destinations and select international routes.
Named in honor of aviation pioneers, the airport plays a vital role in supporting tourism, trade, and regional connectivity. With its modern terminal and efficient infrastructure, Burton–Nibbs International Airport continues to evolve as a significant transport center for the Eastern Caribbean.

Location and Accessibility

The airport is situated close to the main urban center of Antigua, offering convenient access to hotels, beaches, and resorts.

• By Road: Easily accessible via local highways, with taxis and shuttle services readily available.

• By Bus: Public buses operate routes connecting nearby towns to the airport terminal.

• By Sea: Due to the island’s coastal geography, seaport connections are also available within short distance from the airport.

The central location ensures smooth connections for travelers heading to popular tourist areas, including St. John’s, Dickenson Bay, and Jolly Harbour.

Facilities at Burton–Nibbs International Airport

Although modest in size compared to major international hubs, Burton–Nibbs International Airport provides a range of modern amenities for travelers.

Main Facilities:

• Single passenger terminal with domestic and international sections

• Duty-free shops featuring local Caribbean products

• Restaurants and cafés serving regional and international cuisine

• Currency exchange and ATMs for convenience

• Car rental services and taxi counters

• Free Wi-Fi across terminal areas

• VIP lounge for premium passengers

The airport ensures a smooth and comfortable experience for both leisure and business travelers, maintaining a focus on hospitality and efficient services.

Airlines and Flight Operations

Burton–Nibbs International Airport operates flights connecting to several Caribbean nations, as well as select international destinations.

Airlines Operating:

• LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport)

• Caribbean Airlines

• Winair

• interCaribbean Airways

• Seasonal charter services from North America and Europe

Popular Routes:

• Barbados

• Trinidad

• St. Lucia

• Dominica

• San Juan (Puerto Rico)

• Miami (seasonal)

The airport’s growing flight network makes it a vital link between Antigua and other Caribbean islands.

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Nearby Attractions

Travelers arriving at Burton–Nibbs International Airport can explore a variety of scenic and cultural attractions nearby:

• Dickenson Bay Beach – A top-rated Caribbean beach destination

• Nelson’s Dockyard – A UNESCO World Heritage Site in English Harbour

• St. John’s Cathedral – A historical landmark with colonial architecture

• Jolly Harbour Marina – Ideal for yachting and water sports

These attractions make Antigua and Barbuda a favorite among travelers seeking tropical beauty and relaxation.

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	City	Logo
1	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
2	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Hyderabad
3	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
4	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
5	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
6	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
7	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
8	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
9	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
10	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
11	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
12	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
13	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
14	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
15	Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport	IXL	Leh
16	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
17	Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	BOM	Mumbai
18	Jolly Grant Airport	DED	Dehradun
19	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
20	Indira Gandhi International Airport	DEL	Delhi
21	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
22	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
23	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
24	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
25	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
26	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik
27	Bir Tikendrajit International Airport	IMF	Imphal
28	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
29	Goa International Airport	GOI	Goa
30	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
31	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
32	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
33	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
34	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
35	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
36	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
37	Jammu Airport	IXJ	Jammu	N/A
38	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
39	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport	IDR	Indore
40	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
41	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
42	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
43	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
44	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
45	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
46	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
47	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
48	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	Country	Logo
1	Burton–Nibbs International Airport	BBQ	Antigua And Barbuda
2	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
3	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
4	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
5	George Best Belfast City	BHD	United Kingdom	N/A
6	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
7	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
8	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
9	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
10	Shirak International Airport	LWN	Armenia
11	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
12	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
13	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
14	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
15	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
16	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
17	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
18	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
19	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A
20	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
21	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
22	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
23	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
24	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan
25	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
26	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
27	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
28	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
29	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
30	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
31	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
32	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
33	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
34	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
35	Farnborough	FAB	United Kingdom	N/A
36	Land's End	LEQ	United Kingdom	N/A
37	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
38	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
39	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
40	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
41	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
42	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
43	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
44	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
45	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
46	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
47	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
48	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola
49	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
50	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
51	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
52	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
53	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
54	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
55	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
56	Dundo Airport	DUE	Angola
57	Stornoway	SYY	United Kingdom	N/A
58	Urgun Airport	URN	Afghanistan
59	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
60	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
61	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
62	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
63	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
64	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
65	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
66	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
67	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
68	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
69	Zvartnots International Airport	EVN	Armenia
70	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
71	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
72	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
73	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
74	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
75	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A
76	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
77	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
78	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
79	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
80	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
81	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
82	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
83	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
84	Jalalabad Airport	JAA	Afghanistan
85	Kirkwall	KOI	United Kingdom	N/A
86	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
87	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
88	Qala I Naw Airport	LQN	Afghanistan
89	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
90	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
91	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
92	Mawlānā Jalāl Ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī Intl Airport	MZR	Afghanistan
93	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
94	Vlora International Airport	VLO	Albania
95	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
96	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
97	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
98	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
99	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
100	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
101	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
102	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
103	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
104	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
105	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
106	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
107	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
108	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
109	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
110	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
111	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
112	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
113	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
114	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
115	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
116	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
117	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
118	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
119	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
120	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
121	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
122	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
123	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
124	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
125	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
126	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
127	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
128	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Where is Burton–Nibbs International Airport located?
A1. It is located in Antigua and Barbuda, serving as one of the key airports in the Caribbean region.

Q2. What is the IATA code of Burton–Nibbs International Airport?
A2. The IATA code for Burton–Nibbs International Airport is BNB.

Q3. Which airlines operate from Burton–Nibbs International Airport?
A3. Airlines like LIAT, Caribbean Airlines, Winair, and interCaribbean Airways operate flights to various Caribbean destinations.

Q4. Does Burton–Nibbs Airport handle international flights?
A4. Yes, it manages both regional and limited international flights, including charter services.

Q5. What facilities are available at Burton–Nibbs International Airport?
A5. Facilities include duty-free shops, restaurants, car rentals, Wi-Fi, and VIP lounges.