Tobago / Getting There

Tobago is well served from Britain and Europe, from where there are direct flights. It is not so well served from North America. There is one direct flight a week, but mostly you have to fly via Port of Spain. It is an easy hop from Trinidad on Caribbean Airlines or another local airline, but the timings may not be that convenient and you often end up overnighting there. Alternatively there is a regular high-speed ferry service between the two islands, which takes two-and-a-half hours.

Tobago’s ANR Robinson International Airport (formerly Crown Point), airport code TAB, is located at the westernmost point of Tobago and is approximately seven miles from the capital Scarborough. There is now a new domestic terminal for Trinidad flights, leaving the current terminal for international flights only. Airside facilities are limited. There are a couple of small duty free shops and a café within the departure lounge. Outside, however, immediately opposite the main terminal building, there is mall with a tourist information office, airline offices, a bank, shops, bars and restaurants. It is worth noting that check-in opens early for most departing flights, so beat the queue and take the eight- minute walk to Kariwak Village for a last rum punch or bite to eat before heading home.