Turks & Caicos - Transport

Air:

There are scheduled flights from Miami, Florida, to Providenciales by way of American Airlines.

Turks & Caicos Island Airways can get you around the island group, or to Providenciales or Grand Turk from Jamaica, Nassau, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

British Airways operates the only trans-Atlantic flights, with a Thursday and Sunday service from London Gatwick (LGW), which has a one-hour layover in Antigua.

Taxis:

There are plenty of taxis (a larger transportation van) in Providenciales and Grand Turk. Taxi pickup at almost any location on Providenciales is also easy to book by phone or email.

Taxis generally operate on a shared-basis, especially from the airports and are priced per person. Some taxis operate on a private basis but charges a higher fare.

Car Rental:

It is recommended for visitors to rent a car due to the complete lack of public transport and high costs of taxis.

Visitors from the British Commonwealth Countries, The United States of America, Canada and holders of International drivers license are permitted to drive for 30 days on their respective license. Visitors from all other countries are required to possess a Visitors Permit, which can be obtained at the Road Safety Department.