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By plane

Codrington Airport (IATA: BBQ) (ICAO: TAPH) Carib Aviation, [1]. Carib serves the airport from Antigua. Check in early--your flight may be overbooked (you may be stranded, or they may come back for you after the short flight to Antigua), or there might be an earlier unscheduled flight available.

By ferry

The Barbuda Express, [2] offers ferries from Antigua. The ferry docks at River Wharf, some distance from the only town, but an easy walk to almost-empty beaches.

  • Palm Tree Restaurant, is a modest restaurant a couple blocks from the airport, 268 784 4331, 268 779 1074. Choices may include burgers, chicken, and local fare including fish and lobster.

  • Wa O'moni, 268 562 1933. New on the island.
  • Madison's Bar, Madison Square in the center of town, 268 460 0465. W,Th 2PM-midnight, F,Sa 9AM-2PM, Su from 5PM-1AM. Closed M,Tu.