St Helena Airport

Airlink route marks the start of commercial connectivity for the island.

Although small in size, some islands need to think big when it comes to developing their airports to bring in tourists – and their much-needed cash.

Authorities in St Helena are hoping to welcome commercial flights to the island’s new airport within the “next few months” following wind problems.

The new airport will completely revolutionise not only travel for the residents of St Helena, but will boost tourism. Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than 2,000 kilometres from the nearest major landmass. It is currently linked to the world by RMS St Helena which sails between the island and Cape Town, a five day adventure across, at times, rough seas, but which is due to retire from service in July.

The new airport will completely revolutionise travel to and from the island. At present, Saint Helena is accessible by a boat trip that takes around five days from Cape Town.