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InterCaribbean Airways

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InterCaribbean Airways is a regional airline based in the Turks and Caicos Islands that flies between islands across the Caribbean. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, baggage, check-in, Cacique Rewards and airport transportation.

18
Aircraft
24
Destinations
PLS, BGI
Hubs

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About InterCaribbean Airways

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with InterCaribbean Airways before travel.

Official name

interCaribbean Airways

Callsign

ISLANDWAYS

Country

Turks and Caicos Islands

Founded

1991 (as InterIsland Airways)

Parent company

Interisland Aviation Services Group

Head office

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Alliance

None (interline agreements with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada)

Frequent-flyer program

Cacique Rewards

Official website

intercaribbean.com

InterCaribbean Airways (styled interCaribbean) is a regional airline headquartered in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. It started flying in 1991 as InterIsland Airways, became Air Turks & Caicos in 2003 and took its current name in 2013. It is not a member of an airline alliance, but it has interline agreements with carriers such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada.

Providenciales and Barbados are its main hubs, and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands is a third base. From there it serves about 24 cities across the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Greater Antilles, the Eastern Caribbean and Guyana, including Nassau, Kingston, Havana, Santo Domingo, San Juan, Antigua, St. Kitts and St. Maarten. It also runs domestic flights within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The fleet of about 18 aircraft combines ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprops, Embraer ERJ 145 and E170 jets, a CRJ900 and DHC-6 Twin Otters.

Network

Where InterCaribbean Airways flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some connections run via Barbados, Providenciales or Tortola rather than nonstop; check the itinerary when you book.

Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas

Domestic flights from Providenciales to Grand Turk and South Caicos, and Providenciales–Nassau.

Greater Antilles and Puerto Rico

Providenciales to Kingston, Havana, Santo Domingo, Santiago (Dominican Republic) and Cap-Haïtien; Tortola to San Juan and Santo Domingo; and St. Kitts–San Juan.

Eastern Caribbean

Barbados to Antigua, St. Kitts, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada and St. Maarten, and Tortola to Antigua and St. Maarten.

Trinidad and Guyana

Barbados to Port of Spain and to Georgetown, Guyana.

Aircraft

InterCaribbean Airways fleet

InterCaribbean Airways operates about 18 aircraft, mostly ATR turboprops, with Embraer jets on longer routes. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500

Turboprops with 2-2 seating. The ATR 42 seats about 48 and is suited to shorter runways; the ATR 72 seats 68.

Embraer E170

76-seat jets with 2-2 seating and no middle seats, in service since August 2026.

Embraer ERJ 145 and CRJ900

Regional jets with 50 and 90 seats used on longer regional routes.

DHC-6 Twin Otter

19-seat aircraft for domestic flights within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On board

InterCaribbean Airways cabin classes

InterCaribbean Airways flies a single economy cabin. What is included, such as changes, depends on the fare you buy.

Economy

All seats are in one cabin. On the ATR and E170 aircraft seating is 2-2, with no middle seats.

Fare options

Fares differ in flexibility and conditions; every fare includes one checked bag. Review the fare rules before you buy.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

InterCaribbean Airways baggage rules are set on its official baggage page. Excess baggage can be limited on certain flights or at certain times of year.

Carry-on

One carry-on of up to 9 x 12 x 16 inches and 10 lb. Carry-on bags may have to go in the hold if the crew asks.

Checked baggage

Every fare includes one checked bag of up to 50 lb and 62 linear inches (158 cm). Bags over 70 lb are not accepted as checked baggage.

Special items

Sports equipment, perishables, dry ice and restricted items follow separate rules. Check the official baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on intercaribbean.com opens 36 hours before departure, or 24 hours before for flights from San Juan. Airport counters open 2.5 hours before departure and close 60 minutes before international flights and 30 minutes before domestic flights within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

  1. 1 Confirm

    Confirm the airport, terminal and check-in location for your flight.

  2. 2 Documents

    Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.

  3. 3 Check in

    Check in online with your family name and six-character booking reference as soon as it opens.

  4. 4 Boarding pass

    Download or print your boarding pass.

  5. 5 Arrive early

    Allow time for bag drop, security and immigration before the check-in deadline.

Lounges

Lounge options for InterCaribbean Airways passengers vary by airport. Check the lounge access information on intercaribbean.com, including location and opening hours, before you travel.

Loyalty program

Cacique Rewards is InterCaribbean Airways' loyalty program. Membership is free; members earn points on eligible flights with JY flight numbers and redeem them for reward flights across the network, and points do not expire. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use InterCaribbean Airways' official services:

interCaribbean website

intercaribbean.com for booking, check-in, trip management and travel alerts

Airport check-in locations

The check-in locations page lists the terminal and counters at each airport

Where you land

InterCaribbean Airways airports

InterCaribbean Airways connects most of its network through Providenciales and Barbados. At both airports it checks in at the main terminal, so confirm the airport and flight details on your booking before you arrange a transfer.

Providenciales International Airport Hub

PLS · Providenciales

The airline's home base, with flights to Nassau, Kingston, Havana, Santo Domingo, Santiago (Dominican Republic), Cap-Haïtien and Barbados, plus domestic flights to Grand Turk and South Caicos. Check-in for both domestic and international flights is in the domestic counter area of the main terminal.

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Grantley Adams International Airport Hub

BGI · Bridgetown

The hub for the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, with flights to Antigua, St. Kitts, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, Port of Spain, Georgetown, Kingston, St. Maarten and Providenciales. Check-in and departures use the main terminal and its regional gates.

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Other bases

Tortola (Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport) in the British Virgin Islands is a third base, with flights to San Juan, Antigua, Dominica, Santo Domingo and St. Maarten. Santo Domingo is a focus city.

Ground transport

Airport transportation for InterCaribbean Airways passengers

Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

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Questions

InterCaribbean Airways FAQs

What are InterCaribbean Airways' airline codes?

InterCaribbean Airways' IATA code is JY, its ICAO code is IWY, and its callsign is ISLANDWAYS.

What are InterCaribbean Airways' main hubs?

Providenciales International Airport (PLS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands and Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Barbados. Tortola (EIS) in the British Virgin Islands is a third base.

Is InterCaribbean Airways part of an airline alliance?

No. It is not a member of an alliance, but it has interline agreements with airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada.

What is InterCaribbean Airways' frequent-flyer program?

Cacique Rewards.

Which terminal does InterCaribbean Airways use in Providenciales?

The main terminal at Providenciales International Airport. Check-in for both domestic and international flights is in the domestic counter area, marked with interCaribbean signs.

Does InterCaribbean Airways fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico?

Yes. It flies nonstop to San Juan (Terminal B) from Tortola and St. Kitts.

Does InterCaribbean Airways fly to Nassau?

Yes. It flies between Providenciales and Nassau.

Does InterCaribbean Airways fly to Antigua?

Yes. It flies to Antigua from Barbados and from Tortola.

When does InterCaribbean Airways check-in open?

Online check-in opens 36 hours before departure (24 hours for flights from San Juan). Airport counters open 2.5 hours before departure and close 60 minutes before international flights.

What size carry-on can I bring on InterCaribbean Airways?

One carry-on of up to 9 x 12 x 16 inches and 10 lb, according to the airline's baggage page.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with InterCaribbean Airways?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by InterCaribbean Airways.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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