Cayman Islands Travel Guide - Getting There

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Getting There by Air

The national airline is Cayman Airways (KX) (website: www.caymanairways.com).

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Grand Cayman is 10 hours and from Miami to Grand Cayman is 1 hour.

Main Airports

Grand Cayman (GCM) (Owen Roberts International Airport) is 2km (1 mile) east of the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the centre (journey time – 10 minutes), operating from 0600 to 2300, for a fare of about US$10. There is also an airport bus available that must be pre-booked. Facilities: Outgoing duty-free shop, banks/bureaux de change, ATM, post office, car hire, bars, restaurants, cafes, VIP lounge, and tourist information.

Cayman Brac (CYB) (Gerard Smith Airport) is 8km (5 miles) from the town. To/from the airport: Taxis meet all flights (journey time – 10 minutes). Facilities: Duty-free shop, restaurant and car hire.
Departure Tax
CI$20 or US$25. Travellers under 12 years of age and transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours are exempt.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Grand Cayman is one of the most popular Caribbean ports and a busy port of call for leading international cruise lines operating from North America, Mexico and Europe.




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