Getting to Salt Cay

Preparing a Piper Aztec PA23 for a flight to Salt Cay.

Salt Cay is the most difficult to access inhabited island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Salt Cay is part of the Turks Islands group, and is located about 80 miles east of Providenciales, putting it out of range of boats.

Salt Cay Airport (SLX) doesn't have any international flights, and the nearby capital island of Grand Turk doesn't either. All international flights to the Turks and Caicos arrive at Providenciales International Airport (PLS).

Because of this, it's highly recommended that you first stay in Providenciales for at least a few days before continuing on to Salt Cay. If you're coming to dive, make sure you also checkout the dive spots on Providenciales, which is ranked the #7 dive spot in the world by PADI. See our shopping page for information on local shops.

For information on connecting through Providenciales, check out the Getting to Providenciales page. You'll find visa and passport requirements (United States and United Kingdom citizens don't need a visa), flight information, local connections, and more there.

Getting to Salt Cay by Air

The best way to get to Salt Cay is via plane. There is currently only one airline that flies to Salt Cay ( Caicos Express Airways), and be warned in advance that cargo space is limited as they fly small Aztec PA23s and Cesnas. It isn't feasible to reach Salt Cay by boat from Providenciales.

Cost is around $150 per person roundtrip from Providenciales (2013 price), although discounts can be arranged for large groups.

Salt Cay Airport (SLX) is a small one terminal, one runway airport.

Getting to Salt Cay by Ferry from Grand Turk

The Salt Cay Ferry runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It departs from Salt Cay, so you can't use it to make a day trip from Grand Turk to Salt Cay. You can only really use it to make day trips from Salt Cay to Grand Turk.