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How to get to Tobago

What is the best way to travel to Tobago? It all depends on where you’re coming from. There are regular flights to Tobago from the UK and direct flights from the USA, Canada and Caribbean. Alternatively, fly into neighbouring Trinidad, from where you can hop across to Tobago on a short flight or scenic ferry. We explain more in our guide.

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How to get to Tobago

How to travel to Tobago from the UK

British Airways offers twice-weekly flights from London Gatwick to Tobago with a short stopover en route. Around 10 hours and 45 minutes later, you’ll be touching down at A.N.R. Robinson International Airport in the heart of Crown Point – the island’s tourism hub, just a few minutes from Pigeon Point, Buccoo Reef and Store Bay beach.

Virgin Atlantic operates flights from London Heathrow to Tobago via Barbados, where you’ll have a two-hour or so stopover before changing to a Caribbean Airlines flight to Tobago. The journey is about 12 hours 45 minutes in total.

Either way, you’ll arrive in time to check into your guest house and have a quick dip in a pool before dinner – or relax with a sundowner.

For more choice, book a flight to the neighbouring island of Trinidad. British Airways runs direct flights from London Gatwick to Piarco International Airport in the Port of Spain. From there, it’s just a 25-minute flight to Tobago with Caribbean Airlines – or a 3.5-hour ferry ride – with several departures daily.

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How to travel to Tobago from the USA & Canada

Caribbean Airlines operates weekly direct flights from New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Tobago between April and November. They also offer more frequent direct flights to neighbouring Trinidad from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Miami and Toronto. From Trinidad, you can hop on a 25-minute direct flight or 3.5-hour ferry to Tobago.

How to travel to Tobago from other Caribbean islands

Direct flights from Barbados to Tobago depart about twice a week. From other Caribbean countries, such as St Lucia and the Bahamas, travel via Trinidad and then transfer to Tobago via a 25-minute flight or 3.5-hour ferry ride.

More about Tobago

Best time to visit Tobago

January to March are often considered the best times to visit Tobago - they are drier and slightly cooler than the summer months.

Tobago travel guide

As our Tobago travel guide reveals, this is the Caribbean as it once was, with a focus on nature, culture and relaxation, and a model for the future.

Where to go in Tobago

Our interactive map shows you where to go in Tobago - though as the island is so compact, you won't have to make too many tough choices.

Things to do in Tobago

There is no shortage of things to do in Tobago whether you're after an active vacation, a relaxing tropical beach stay, or to explore its wildlife.

Traveling in Tobago with kids

Traveling in Tobago with kids is an absolute delight, with friendly guesthouses and a wide range of fun family-friendly activities.

Best beaches in Tobago

Tobago's coastline may not be huge, but traveling along it is like working your way through an encyclopaedia of beaches.

Birdwatching in Tobago

Bird watching in Tobago is a treat with superb guides taking you to the rainforests and offshore islands to find upwards some 220 species.

Nature & wildlife in Tobago

As you would expect form an island that has protected its forest since 1776, nature and wildlife in Tobago is highly treasured.

Culture & music in Tobago

Culture and music in Tobago takes center stage - think calypso, steelpan and limbo - or limin' - simply chilling out.

Discover the true heart Tobago, beyond its beaches

The coastline may be gorgeous, but read on to discover that the true heart of this island lies well beyond Tobago's beaches.

Tobago vacations - top 10 things to do

Our Tobago Top Ten is a roundup of our favourite things to see and do on the island - though it was difficult to narrow it down to just ten!

Watersports in Tobago

Watersports in Tobago can be as active or relaxing as you wish, whether on a glass bottomed boat or getting closer to marine life by scuba diving.

Land activities in Tobago

Tobago may be in the Caribbean but there is much to do beyond the beaches, from walking trails to mountain biking and yoga retreats.

Events in Tobago

There's a good chance your vacation will coincide with one of the many festivals and events in Tobago.

Food & Markets in Tobago

The food in Tobago is a mouthwatering medley of Caribbean, Latin American and African ingredients and recipes.

History & heritage in Tobago

Tobago's history and heritage is everywhere, with forts, cannon and monuments memorialising battles that played out on this island over centuries.

Tobago conservation & social projects

Clean, green and serene, Tobago benefits from respectful tourism - conservation and social projects in Tobago help keep paradise, paradise.

Tobago accommodation

Our guide to Tobago accommodation reveals a world detached from the traditional Caribbean concept of gated off luxury and all inclusive resorts.

Tobago travel advice

We visited Tobago to meet hotel and guesthouse owners, and sea turtle conservationists to ask them for their top Tobago travel advice.

Responsible tourism in Tobago

The Tobago Tourism Board share their thoughts on responsible tourism in Tobago and how it creates a unique experience for travelers.

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Responsible Travel would like to thank Visit Tobago for their sponsorship of this guide.

Written by Vicki Brown

How to get to Tobago