British Airways extends daily Antigua flights through April 2027

British Airways will extend its daily London Gatwick flights to Antigua throughout April 2027, adding more than 3,000 seats for spring travel. The service will cover Antigua Sailing Week, giving visitors a daily flight option during one of the island’s established annual events.

The extension, announced on 30 September, keeps the airline’s daily winter schedule running throughout April on the route to V.C. Bird International Airport. British Airways also operates five flights a week from May to the end of October.

For travellers planning a spring holiday, the additional departures offer greater flexibility when choosing arrival dates and the length of their stay. They also provide more opportunities to combine Sailing Week with time exploring the island.

The announcement follows growth in UK travel to Antigua and Barbuda. Between January and August 2026, the destination welcomed 53,439 overnight visitors from the UK, up 11.2% on the same period in 2025.

Flights cover Antigua Sailing Week

Antigua Sailing Week runs from 21 to 25 April 2027, with entries already open for its 58th edition. The event brings together sailing crews for a programme built around racing, cruising and time ashore.

Its refreshed format takes participants between destinations around Antigua, combining competition with opportunities to enjoy the island. Further details of the 2027 destinations are still to be announced, so visitors should check the event programme as plans develop.

Anyone building a holiday around Sailing Week can use the dates to plan time on either side of the event. Staying longer also leaves room for beach days and exploring Antigua’s maritime history without fitting everything around the sailing programme.

Planning a spring visit to Antigua

In the eastern Caribbean, Antigua offers sheltered bays, beaches and historic waterfronts to explore. Around English Harbour, the Georgian buildings of the historic naval dockyard provide a reminder of the island’s role in Caribbean maritime history.

The dockyard forms part of a World Heritage Site, and its story includes the enslaved Africans whose skills and labour were essential to its construction and operation. A visit offers an opportunity to understand that history alongside the harbour’s continuing connection with sailing.

For an April trip, check the British Airways website for available flights and the latest departure times before booking accommodation. If Sailing Week is the main reason for travelling, check its official website for programme updates and allow time to enjoy Antigua beyond the event itself.