The Main Turks and Caicos Airport in Providenciales

When you arrive at the Turks and Caicos Airport in Providenciales you'll have to show a valid passport and also a valid round trip ticket to get into the country.

Getting to the Islands of Turks and Caicos is easy thanks to the number of flights that arrive and depart from the Providenciales Airport. This is the main Turks and Caicos airport and even though it is small having only one terminal building with one runway, it is also modern, safe and able to handle large passenger jets like the Boeing 767, every week from North America.

But the most important aspect of this Turks and Caicos airport is that it is your gateway to these beautiful Islands, which is true paradise in anyone’s language.

Many international airlines offer daily direct flights to the Turks and Caicos airport in Providenciales from several major USA cities, such as Delta from Atlanta, US Airways from Charlotte and American from Miami.

If you are travelling from London you would have to catch the British Airways flight which only departs on Sundays. The Bahamas and the Caribbean also offer daily and weekly flights from Nassau, Kingston, Puerto Plata and Santiago on Bahamas Air, Skyking and Air Turks & Caicos.

You can also fly out from Montreal and Toronto almost every day of the week and if you're lucky you can catch a great deal on a direct flight.

At the Turks and Caicos airport you will find Gilley’s restaurant, a bar, a cafeteria, a VIP lounge, a duty-free jewellery shop, a newsagent, three gift shops, a wireless internet connection in the International Departure Lounge, a travel agency and also Avis and Provo Rent –a-car are on site – everything that is needed to ensure that your visit is a pleasant and hassle-free experience. Taxis and cars, both private and rental, are the only form of ground transportation from the airport.

If you are required to stay overnight you can book in at the Turks & Caicos Airport Hotel, which is conveniently located just a few blocks from Provo's International Airport.

The Turks & Caicos Airport Hotel offers comfortable, clean facilities, great service and they have air-conditioning and multi-channel tv's in every room, although I can't see you spending time watching television while you're on Island!

The hotel also offers a shuttle service both back and forth from the airport which means no expensive taxi fare. They'll also shuttle you to whatever Turks and Caicos Beach you want to go lounge on!

Being close to the downtown area means you'll have access to all the major commercial banks, the post office, some of the best dining on Provo and even some great hidden beaches. The Turks & Caicos Airport Hotel is designed to make your trip and stay relaxing, secure, enjoyable and successful.

The Turks and Caicos Airport opens at 6am until 8pm and their warm, friendly and well trained staff will make every effort to ensure that each hour you spend at the airport is pleasant and unforgettable so that your lasting impression of the Turks and Caicos Islands is one that not only will encourage you to return, but to recommend this Caribbean jewel to your friends and family.