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Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Guide - Getting There

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Getting There by Air

The main airline is Air Turks & Caicos (QW) (website: www.airturksandcaicos.com).

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Grand Turk, via the USA or Jamaica, is approximately 13 hours 30 minutes, and from New York is 3 hours. From New York to Providenciales is 5 hours 50 minutes (via Miami).

Main Airports

Grand Turk (GDT) is 3.2km (2 miles) south of Cockburn Town. To/from the airport: There is a taxi service from Grand Turk to hotels (journey time - around 5 minutes). Facilities: Left luggage, first aid, bars and restaurants.

There are international airstrips on Providenciales (PLS) and South Caicos (XSC).
Departure Tax
US$23. Children under two are exempt.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Cockburn Harbour (South Caicos), Grand Turk, Providenciales and Salt Cay.

The archipelago is generally off the beaten track for most major cruise lines.

Boats
can be chartered to sail to islands in the Bahamas or Haiti.




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