Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in Antiqua and Barbuda, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Antigua and Barbuda is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Traffic in Antigua and Barbuda moves on the left. Major roads are in average to poor condition, and drivers may encounter wandering animals and slow moving heavy equipment. Drivers often stop in the middle of the roadway without warning, so you should always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and watch for signs of sudden braking. There is relatively little police enforcement of traffic regulations. Buses and vans are frequently crowded and may travel at excessive speeds. Automobiles may lack working safety and signaling devices, such as brake lights.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Visit the website of the country’s national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety.

 AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: Civil aviation operations in Antigua and Barbuda fall under the jurisdiction of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States as complying with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Antigua and Barbuda’s air carrier operations.  Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.