Essential Guide to Sandals Resorts Airport Transfer Times

Included shuttle bus for Sandals Resorts

Sandals Resorts: Airport Transfer Times Chart

Below is a summary of approximate transfer durations from major airports to each Sandals resort. Times may vary based on traffic, road conditions, and mode of transport.

Resort & Location	Nearest Airport & Transfer Time	Pros	Cons (incl. motion sickness risk)
Jamaica
Sandals Montego Bay	Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) — ~15 min	Quick arrival, minimal travel fatigue	Some noise from proximity to airport
Sandals Royal Caribbean	Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) — ~20 min	Short travel time	Slightly longer than Sandals MoBay but still minimal
Sandals Ochi, Royal Plantation & Dunn's River	Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) — ~90–120 min	Scenic route	Long ride; winding roads may cause car sickness
Sandals Negril	Sangster Intl.  (MBJ) — ~75 min	Coastal views, laid-back vibe	Curvy coastal roads
Sandals South Coast	Sangster Intl.(MBJ) — ~75 min	Secluded, serene setting	Long, winding drive; potholes—risk of motion sickness
Barbados
Sandals Barbados / Royal Barbados	Grantley Adams Airport (BGI) — ~15 min	Fast, easy access
Saint Lucia
Sandals Halcyon Beach	UVF ~75 min or SLU ~10 min	Scenic route or ultra-short via SLU	UVF route windy—motion sickness risk
Sandals Regency La Toc	UVF ~60–75 min or SLU ~15 min	Shortest drive from UVF (easiest airport to fly into)	UVF route may be rough and winding
Sandals Grande St. Lucian	UVF ~90–120 min or SLU ~20 min	Scenic drive & resort with best beach	Long drive via UVF; winding roads
The Bahamas
Sandals Royal Bahamian	Nassau (NAS) — ~10–15 min	Convenient, sleek arrival
Antigua
Sandals Grande Antigua	V.C. Bird (ANU) — ~20 min	Quick, stress-free arrival
Grenada
Sandals Grenada	Maurice Bishop Intl. (GND) — ~5 min	Instant arrival, minimal transit
Curaçao
Sandals Royal Curaçao	Hato Intl. (CUR) — ~40–45 min	Moderate drive, manageable distance	Some traffic possible
Saint Vincent
Sandals Saint Vincent	Argyle Intl. (SVD) — ~45 min	Reasonable drive through scenic terrain	Twisty roads; motion sickness possible

Alternatives to the Included Sandals Shared Shuttles: Pros & Cons

Transfer Option	Pros	Cons
Private Car Transfer	- More comfort and privacy  - Flexible stops  - Often faster than shared rides	- Extra cost (not always included)  - Still subject to road conditions
Helicopter Transfer	- Fastest option (esp. in Saint Lucia)  - Scenic aerial views  - Avoids winding roads	- Expensive  - Limited luggage space  - Weather and capacity dependent
Air Taxi (Jamaica)	- Much shorter travel times  - Great for avoiding curvy mountain roads	- Limited availability  - Can be pricey  - Smaller aircraft may not suit nervous flyers
Boat/Ferry Transfer	- Unique and relaxing experience  - Scenic water views	- Limited availability (only at select resorts)  - May be weather-affected
Taxi	- On-demand option  - Possible for short distances	- Varies in quality and cost  - Not always recommended by Sandals
Rental Car	- Full control over schedule  - Great for exploring off-resort attractions - Included for top suites at Sandals Royal Curacao)	- Not ideal for island roads (narrow, rough)  - Driving on left side in some countries  - Insurance, deposits, and navigation may be challenging

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