Why go
- Known for Cove Bay Beach, The Ladder, Well's Bay Beach, Saba University School of Medicine.
- Served by Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB).
History
Saba Island (Aruba, Lesser Antilles) is a city in Aruba. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SAB has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Philipsburg). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Black Rocks Harbor, 1.1 km); routes include Saba - Statia, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten - Fort Bay, Saba, Saba - Sint Maarten.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saba Island (Aruba, Lesser Antilles). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.