Regional Flights to Turks and Caicos
Several major airlines fly to Providenciales from cities in the United States and Canada. Flights are also offered from the United Kingdom via London. For information on routes and flight times, see International Flights.
For direct service between the Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean and tropical Atlantic destinations, the only airlines that operate scheduled flights are Caicos Express, interCaribbean, and Bahamasair.
Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is the primary airport in the Turks and Caicos and welcomes nearly all scheduled international flights (the exception is a Miami—South Caicos (XSC) flight via American Airlines). The Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) is an international airport, yet doesn’t host any scheduled international routes.
Domestic Flights
There are two Turks and Caicos airlines, Caicos Express and interCaribbean, which offer regular flights between most of the country's populated main islands. The busiest route is between Providenciales and Grand Turk, which sees several flights per day. Flights from Providenciales to South Caicos run daily, while there are typically only a few flights per week to Salt Cay and North Caicos.
There are no scheduled flights to the islands of Pine Cay and Ambergris Cay, so charter flights are the only option. Middle Caicos does not have a functional airport, but is connected to North Caicos by road.
Caribbean Flights From Turks and Caicos
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Turks and Caicos has many connections to other Caribbean countries, with direct flights to the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, and Antigua. Many of these destinations have flights to other regional countries and cities, so it’s possible to get almost anywhere in the Caribbean with only a few hops.
Other than the two Turks and Caicos airlines, Bahamasair is the only other service provider that flies between Providenciales and other Caribbean countries, with direct flights to and from Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) at Nassau.
Day Trips and Overnight Vacations
For residents in the Turks and Caicos and those enjoying extended visits, spending a few days in a nearby nation can be a great mini-vacation. Possible destinations that are accessible via direct flights include the Dominican Republic, Cuba, the Bahamas, Barbados, and Jamaica, with attractions that range from natural and historical sights to great kiteboarding locations.
For those staying on Providenciales, some of the outer islands in the Turks and Caicos are well worth a visit, specifically Grand Turk, North and Middle Caicos, Salt Cay, and South Caicos. Several of these islands can be visited on a day trip.
Highlights abroad include the Cuban city of Havana with its Old World charm, Kingston in Jamaica, the highest mountain of Pico Duarte (10,128 feet/3,087 meters) in the Dominican Republic, and St. Nicholas Abbey in Barbados.
Transiting Through Turks and Caicos
There are no proper procedures for handling passengers in transit at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS). Passengers in transit arriving on an interCaribbean flight (and departing on an interCaribbean flight on the same itinerary) generally do not need to clear customs and immigration before boarding a connecting flight.
Connecting passengers arriving on any other airline, including American Airlines, Air Canada, and British Airways, must pass through customs and immigration, wait in the check-in line, and clear airport security.
Immigration lines at the Providenciales International Airport can be significant (1 hour or longer). For tight connections, it may be worth using an airport fast track service.
Charter Flights
Caicos Express Airways, a Turks and Caicos airline, offers domestic and international charters, which can be convenient and cost-effective for larger groups. Flights can be arranged to any of the airports in the Turks and Caicos and to many cities in the Caribbean.
Caicos Express operates several types of aircraft, including the Beechcraft 1900 and Cessna 402C, which collectively cater to varying party sizes.
Regional Airlines in Turks and Caicos
