Getting to Salt Cay

Salt Cay has a few scheduled flights a week from Providenciales and Grand Turk. This island is part of the Turks Islands group, and is located about 68 miles (110 km) southeast of Providenciales. Due to this distance, passenger ferries between Salt Cay and Providenciales are unfeasible.

All international flights to the Turks and Caicos land at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS), with the exception of a Miami—South Caicos (XSC) flight via American Airlines. To get to Salt Cay, it’s necessary to take a domestic flight. One local airline, Caicos Express, flies to the island. Flights are available between Salt Cay Airport and both the Providenciales Airport and Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT).

If you’re staying overnight, you may want to spend a day or two on Providenciales before continuing on to the cay for ease of domestic flight connections. This extra time also allows you to visit one of the local grocery stores to stock up on supplies. If you’re going to the island to scuba dive, consider visiting the excellent dive sites near Providenciales as well.

Salt Cay doesn’t have a large selection of shops, and the few island businesses only carry a limited range of staples and dry goods. Consider purchasing any non-basic supplies, food, and drinks before traveling. See Salt Cay Shopping and Providenciales Grocery Stores and Supermarkets.

For information on connecting through Providenciales, read Getting to Providenciales. You’ll find passport and visa requirements (citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union don’t need a visa), flight information, local connections, and more.

Getting to Salt Cay by Air

The easiest way to get here is via plane. The Salt Cay Airport is a small one terminal, one runway airport. Currently, local airline Caicos Express Airways offers service from Providenciales and Grand Turk. Be warned that cargo space may be limited, as small Piper Aztecs are the typical aircraft of choice.

The cost of a round-trip flight from Providenciales to Salt Cay is between $210 and $230 per person (2026 price), and depends on the available fares. Discounts can often be arranged for large groups.

While it's possible to fly from Grand Turk, the ferry is a much more cost-effective means of transportation between these islands.

Getting to Salt Cay by Ferry From Grand Turk

The Salt Cay Ferry typically runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It departs from Salt Cay, so it’s not suitable for a day trip from Grand Turk.

The ferry lands at Deane's Dock. Return tickets are $15 for adults, children ride free. The cost of a one-way ticket is $8.

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Caicos Express Airways

Caicos Express is a Turks and Caicos airline that offers scheduled domestic and international flights to several destinations, as well as custom charters.

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Salt Cay Community Ferry

This ferry service is scheduled for three days per week and runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It travels between Deane’s Dock on Salt Cay and South Dock on Grand Turk. Travel time is about one hour.

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