How do you travel to St Helena Island?
The primary route to St Helena is the scheduled commercial air service. If you own or can charter a 'plane you can Fly Yourself Here. Otherwise you can come here on your yacht, on a Cruise Ship, or maybe one of a few other more creative ways. See our Yachting page for details.
Can you fly to St Helena?
Once new arrivals have completed quarantine, and tested negative for COVID-19, there are no local restrictions on travel within St Helena. Visitors can use taxis, public transport or rental cars to explore the island.
Where do you fly into for St Helena?
Helena? The nearest airport to St. Helena is Santa Rosa (STS) Airport which is 18.3 miles away. Other nearby airports include Sacramento (SMF) (49.7 miles), Oakland (OAK) (56.9 miles), San Francisco (SFO) (62 miles) and San Jose (SJC) (84.3 miles).
How long does it take to get to St Helena Island?
Getting there and getting around St Helena Island is 7km north-east of Manly, a suburb of Brisbane, and 45 minutes by boat. Regular ferry services depart from Manly and New Farm. See the tourism information links for details.
How long is flight from UK to St Helena?
The fastest direct flight from London to Saint Helena is 10 hours 25 minutes.
Do you need a passport to fly to St Helena?
Passport validity for St Helena If you are visiting St Helena, your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date you arrive. If you are a resident in St Helena, and do not hold a British passport, your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive.
Can you fly direct to St Helena from the UK?
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London to St Helena.
What is the closest airport to Napa Valley?
The closest international airports to Napa Valley are Oakland International Airport, 50 miles south, and San Francisco International Airport, 55 miles south. Sacramento International Airport is 60 miles west of Napa Valley.
What are the motivating factors for tourists who visit St Helena?
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What language do they speak in St Helena?
EnglishThe island's population is largely of mixed European (mostly British), South and East Asian, and African descent. English is the only language spoken, and the majority of the people are Anglicans. Jamestown, the only town among the settlements on St. Helena, has about one-sixth of the island's population.
How long was the trip to St Helena for Napoleon?
Enter St. Helena -- a British colony 5,000 miles and a 10-week boat ride away from Europe. Napoleon spent more than five years on the island, arriving in October 1815.
What was St Helena Island used for?
In the 19th century St Helena Island was a quarantine station which became one of the most profitable prisons in Queensland history. The island was used to house prisoners and staff for 65 years. Many of those involved in the 1891 Australian shearers' strike were imprisoned there along with murderers and bushrangers.
What is St Helena known for?
St Helena which is one of Britain’s oldest possessions, and once described as An Emerald set in Bronze, has much to offer its visitors. Boats with outboard motors manned by excellent crews, modern taxis, colas surfaced roads and a wonderful scenery which is extraordinary for a small Island.
How many passengers can a MV Helena carry?
From February 2019 the MV Helena can carry up to four passengers on its monthly Sea Freight voyage ( more below). All visitors require valid passports and will normally be granted an entry permit for a period of three months. The entry permit may be extended up to a period of one year. Visitors must have a return ticket ...
Is St Helena difficult to get to?
Despite its isolation, St Helena is not quite as difficult to get to as you might imagine. Your browser is set to override the defined colour scheme; this is not recommended.
Is St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean?
Geographically St Helena, which lies in the South Atlantic Ocean , has a mild and healthy climate influenced by the southeast trades. It is perhaps one of the few places in the world which can boast of having no serious diseases. Many Royal Visitors have honoured the Island with a call.
Is there an air service between St Helena and Ascension Island?
The weekly air service on a Saturday will make it cheaper, quicker and easier to travel to and from St Helena, and will help ensure the Island’s long term prosperity. Airlink will also operate a monthly charter service between St Helena and Ascension Island.
What airline flies to St Helena?
Travelling to St Helena is made possible by a chartered flight operated by Titan Airways. The flight originates from the UK and operates a return journey to St Helena and Ascension Island.
What is the medical insurance required for St Helena?
Immigration requirements on St Helena include: Medical insurance which covers at least GBP 175,000 worth of medical expenses including emergency medical evacuation (it is suggested that passengers carry both paper and electronic proof of insurance).
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to St Helena?
FLY TO ST HELENA. Following the opening of the award winning airport in 2017, visiting St Helena has never been easier. Just a short 6-hour flight from Johannesburg can transport you from the hustle and bustle of city life to the idyllic, picturesque island of St Helena. The best kept secret of the South Atlantic now can be explored by Nature, ...
When was St Helena Airport certified?
St Helena Airport was certified for operations by Air Safety Support International (ASSI) on 10th May 2016. This achievement was made all the more remarkable by the issuance of an aerodrome certificate at the first attempt. Following its construction, the Airport has opened-up rapid access to the rest of the world and has already proven itself ...
Who built St Helena Airport?
The contract to Design, Build and Operate St Helena Airport was awarded to Basil Read (a South African construction company) in 2011 and signed on 3rd November 2011.
What to do if you are prosecuted in St Helena?
If you are prosecuted by the state you can call on the Public Solicitor, who is funded by the Government of St Helena but independent of it. If action is taken between two parties you have to instruct a ‘Lay advocate’ - an individual with no formal legal qualifications but some degree of training and your case will be heard under a Magistrate who also has no formal legal qualifications. It is generally better to resolve disputes in a non-legal way!
Who wrote the blog Notes from St Helena?
You’ll be glad it’s not you. And you’ll wish it was. You could also read the blog Notes From St Helena {19}, a personal view of life here written by John Turner (the editor of this website) during his first nine months on St Helena in 2005. Many other blogs {19} are also available, mostly written by ex-pat s.
Is St Helena relaxed?
St Helena is relaxed, but is it too relaxed? Some find the lack of pace disturbing. If you’re used to a world where everyone rushes to meet your needs then you may find the laid-back attitude of Saints hard to adjust to. If someone says they’ll meet you at 10am, they will probably turn up somewhere between 10 and half-past; or maybe the next day; or not at all. This goes for tradespersons too (plumbers; carpenters; etc.). Think mañana, then add a bit. If that is going to stress you, this is not a good place to live. The flip-side is, of course, that nobody will mind if you’re a little bit late yourself. Read more about timekeeping on our Time page.
Is St Helena a good place to live?
If these things appeal to you, then St Helena may be a good place for you to live. Yes, we hear you say, of course everybody smiles at tourists, with pockets full of spending money, but not everywhere is quite as welcoming when you try to move in and live there permanently.
Can you bring food to St Helena?
DON’T BRING. Foodstuffs. Unless you have a special dietary requirement that cannot be supplied here it’s not worth bringing food. The good news is that gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and vegetarian foods are now much more widely available on St Helena and also in many restaurants.
Was St Helena colonized by the British?
You’d think on a small island where everybody pretty-much knows everybody else paperwork would not be a problem but, sadly, St Helena was colonised by the British, and both paperwork and administration can be a nightmare.
