Getting to the Turks and Caicos islands

International flights to the Turks and Caicos are direct to Providenciales Island's airport (airport code PLS). Transfers to other islands are in small prop planes. Lynx Air does offer direct flights to Grand Turk from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Daily flights direct to Turks' Providenciales airport include: Delta (from Atlanta), US Airways (from Charlotte and Philadelphia), American (from Miami, New York JFK and Dallas), Air Canada (Toronto), Air Transat/West Jet (Montreal), and British Airways (London).

North American visitors can show proof of citizenship with a birth certificate or voter's registration card and photo ID, all other nationalities need passports to access the islands.


GETTING AROUND THE ISLANDS

Getting between the islands is easiest by plane. Sky King, InterIsland Airways and Turks & Caicos Airways fly between all islands except West and East Caicos, which are uninhabited.

The Caicos Express ferry runs between Provo and Sandy Point on North Caicos. It stops by request at Pine Cay, Parrot Cay and Middle Caicos. Sand Dollar Tours has a private boat service between Salt Cay and Grand Turk.

Visitors to Parrot Cay, the fancy, popular resort, take a 35 minute speed boat ride to Parrot Cay from Providenciales.

TAXI

Taxis are available on all the inhabited islands, but negotiate a price before going anywhere. Fares are usually based on distance and the number of passengers.

Most likely a taxi will be at the airports to meet incoming flights, if not, you can call one from the airport.

On South Caicos, Cockburn Town Airport has one taxi driver on the island that will most likely be waiting for you when you land.

Provo Airport is just west of Providenciales and has plenty of taxis.


CAR RENTAL

Cars and motorcycles can be rented on Provo and Grand Turk only. Drive on the left. One-speed bicycles can be rented at many hotels and sport rental outfits.

Avis
649-946-4705
http://www.avistci.com

Budget Rent-A-Car
649-946-4079
http://www.provo.net/budget

Dutchies Car Rental
649-946-2244

Hertz/Contour Rental & Tour Ltd.
649-941-3910

Provo Fun Cycles and Autos
649-946 5868
http://www.provo.net/provofuncycles

Tropical Auto
649-946 5300
http://www.provo.net/tropicalauto

Rent-A-Buggy
649-946 4158
http://www.rentabuggy.tc

Scooter Bob's
649-946 4684
http://www.provo.net/scooter

More about the Turks and Caicos: Getting to Turks and Caicos, Staying in Turks and Caicos, Attractions, Weather, News & home