Arrive · Charlotte Amalie

Cyril E. King Airport (STT)

STT to downtown Charlotte Amalie: an airport taxi at the rank, about 10–15 minutes — the risk is US border queues, not the ride.

Key facts

Rules in force · 8Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…

Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
US Virgin Islands ↗Entry follows US rules: international visitors need a US visa or ESTA as for the mainland. US citizens need no passport from the mainland, but must clear customs when leaving for the mainland.
US Virgin Islands ↗The British Virgin Islands are a separate British territory: a ferry trip there is an international crossing and needs a passport.
US Virgin Islands ↗Protect the reefs: do not stand on coral, and follow national park rules on St John.
Charlotte Amalie ↗Cruise-ship days change everything: check the port schedule for the days you plan to be downtown and go before 09:00 or after 16:00.
Charlotte Amalie ↗After dark, take taxis between clusters and back to your bed rather than walking.

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Plan

Your landing time, your bags, your bed

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Landing timeArrivalSleep area (night 1)BagsWho Rain No taxi

feasibledesk 24hlandside ready ~23:15 (p90)

Take Airport taxi to the door at 23:20. Bed by ~23:55 (p90).

Last viable for this bed: 00:00 (+1) (land by 21:45)

Sleep area not decided? Check the area first.

Have your ESTA or visa and onward ticket ready; entry follows US rules.
Keep US dollar notes for the taxi.
Activate your eSIM before you fly, or buy a SIM in Charlotte Amalie.
Message your hotel if you will arrive after 21:00.Message your hotel if you will arrive after 9:00 PM.

1After customs, follow the signs to the taxi stand outside arrivals (field-verify).
2Tell the dispatcher your hotel's name; ask the fare before you get in.
3For St John, take a taxi to Red Hook for the ferry instead of going into town first.

On the groundHideSteps from the gate, and what to do if it breaks

On the ground

Step by step from the gate, and what to do if it breaks

Daytime default: Taxi from the airport rank, straight to the door.
Precision: Taxis meet scheduled flights and use posted per-person fares; late flights may find fewer cars (field-verify). St John ferries from Red Hook and Cruz Bay are a separate trip.
Late-night threshold: 22:00

p50 / p90 minutes

Message the property your flight number and ask for a pickup; do not count on finding a taxi late at night.
US border queues can pass an hour after a busy arrival bank: allow for it.
Use the airport taxi stand only; decline offers from people inside the terminal.

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Field	Value	Source type	Confidence
primary.yen	USD 10–25 per person or car to downtown	secondary	40%
primary.last	24:00	secondary	30%