Turks & Caicos Transport

Getting there & away

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Entering the destination

Entering turks & caicos

All visitors, including US citizens, need a valid passport to enter the country. Proof of onward transportation is required upon entry.

Air

There are three airports handling international traffic to Grand Turk and Provo, but most international flights arrive at Provo. The Provo airport has a tourist info booth in arrivals, a restaurant and not much else. Other islands have local airstrips.

Grand Turk International Airport (GDT; ­946-2233)

Providenciales International Airport (PLS; ­941-5670)

South Caicos International Airport (XSC; ­946-4255)

There are limited flights to elsewhere within the Caribbean from Turks and Caicos; those planning on island-hopping may find themselves backtracking to Florida before delving deeper into the region. The following airlines fly into Turks and Caicos:

American Airlines (1-800-433-7300; www.aa.com) Miami, New York

Bahamas Air (941-3136; www.bahamasair.com) Nassau

British Airways (1-800-247-9297; www.ba.com) London

Delta Airlines (1-800-221-1212; www.delta.com) Atlanta

Spirit Air (www.spiritair.com) Fort Lauderdale

US Airways (1-800-428-4322; www.usairways.com) Charlotte