Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

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IATA Code: PLS, ICAO Code: MBPV

All international flights to the Turks and Caicos Islands arrive at the Providenciales International Airport, a small one terminal building with one 9,199 foot (2,804 metre) runway.

Check-in Times

Most airlines recommend at least 2 hours before international flights. For domestic flights, 45 minutes is sufficent.

The bulk of international passengers arrive 2 hours from departure. If you arrive 10-15 minutes before this, the lines will be significantly shorter.

Terminal Facilities

There is one departure lounge each for international and domestic flights. The international lounge can become crowded at times, but plans are underway for expansion.

Automated check-in kiosks are available for the major airlines.

Before the security checkpoint, there are resin copies of the stones from the Sapodilla Bay Hill Rock Carvings.

Internet

The departure lounge is covered by a complimentary LIME WiFi hot spot.

Shopping and Eating

Before the security checkpoint, there is a gift shop and a Gilley's restaurant. After the security checkpoint is a bar, a duty-free jewelry shop, and three gift stores.

Ground Transportation

Taxis and cars (both private and rental) are the only form of ground transportation from the airport.

Taxis are available directly outside the baggage claim area. We advise you confirm your fare (total for all passengers) before setting off. There are fixed fares as set in the ordinance (and often posted by other information sources), but be advised these are not always respected.

We advise most visitors to rent a car. Find out more at Getting around Providenciales.

Parking

It is illegal to leave cars unattended at the curbside.

A small car park exists near the terminal, which does become full at times. As usual, don't leave any valuables in your car as there isn't security personnel at the car park.