SH Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: how to get around
Ride apps, airports, driving side and the latest UK travel advice for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, with a ticket finder to plan your journey.
Travel advice right now
The UK government does not publish a separate travel advice page for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in the data we use. Check your own government's advice before you travel.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Jamestown
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP), Saint Helena pound (SHP)
- Languages
- English
- Driving side
- They drive on the left
- Phone code
- +2
- Region
- Western Africa
Ride apps
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha from the companies' own websites, so we are not guessing. Local taxis and local apps usually exist; ask your hotel or the airport information desk for the trusted option.
Main airports
- HLE Saint Helena Airport · Jamestown
- ASI RAF Ascension Island · Cat Hill
All 2 main passenger airports we hold for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (OurAirports), capital-city airports first, then A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.
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Getting around Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
We have not added a full getting-around guide for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha yet. See the confirmed ride apps, airports and travel advice above, and use Rome2Rio in the ticket finder to see routes.
Frequently asked questions about getting around Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Which side of the road do they drive on in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
In Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
What is the currency in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The currency is the Pound sterling (GBP) and Saint Helena pound (SHP).
Which ride-hailing apps work in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha from the companies' own websites, so we do not list one.
What are the main airports in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include RAF Ascension Island (ASI), Saint Helena Airport (HLE).
What is the phone code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The international dialling code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is +2.
Sources: ride-app company websites, UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0), OurAirports, Wikidata, Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data last built 13 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us and we will fix it.