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Owen Roberts International Airport

También conocido como: GCM Airport, Grand Cayman Airport, Cayman Islands Airport, Owen Roberts Airport, Cayman Airport. Antes Grand Cayman Island Airport.

GCM · MWCR · George Town

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Owen Roberts International Airport
Código IATA
GCM
Código OACI
MWCR
Ciudad
George Town
País
Cayman Islands
Dirección
Owen Roberts Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Coordenadas
19.2928, -81.3577
Zona horaria
America/Cayman
Terminales
One passenger terminal, expanded and reopened in March 2019, handling all arrivals and departures.

Sobre Owen Roberts International Airport

Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) is the main airport of the Cayman Islands, on the edge of George Town, the capital, on Grand Cayman. It is run by the Cayman Islands Airports Authority and is the islands' gateway for flights from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Cayman Airways, the national airline, flies to Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Kingston, Panama City and other cities, and its Express service links Grand Cayman with Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. American Airlines, Delta, United, JetBlue and Southwest fly from US hubs, Air Canada, WestJet and Porter from Toronto and Ottawa, and British Airways from London Heathrow. The airport handled 1,420,354 passengers in 2025, a record.

All flights use one terminal, expanded and reopened in 2019, with a single arrivals hall and one departure lounge. Most major car rental companies are across the street.

The airport sits just east of downtown George Town and the cruise port, at the south end of Seven Mile Beach. From here travelers head to the hotels and condos of Seven Mile Beach and Camana Bay, to West Bay, or along the coast road to Bodden Town, East End and Rum Point.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Cayman Islands Airports Authority

Passengers per year

1,420,354 in 2025

Runway

One, 08/26

Terminal

One terminal, expanded and reopened in March 2019

Former name

Grand Cayman Island Airport

Consejos de llegada a Owen Roberts International Airport

After you leave the aircraft, you go through immigration first. Have your passport ready and be prepared to show a return or onward ticket and where you are staying; visitors are usually granted permission to land for the length of their stay.

Next comes baggage claim, then customs. Visitors with nothing to declare and within their duty-free allowance generally do not need to fill in a customs declaration card; if you are over the allowance or unsure about an item, speak to a Customs and Border Control officer. Cannabis in all forms, including CBD and THC products, is prohibited.

Once through customs you walk out to the arrivals greeting area in front of the terminal. Taxis are dispatched from there in order by the airport's ground transport attendant, and pre-booked drivers and hotel representatives wait in the same area. Car rental offices are a short walk across the street, following the signs.

The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted. Remember that traffic drives on the left.

Transporte terrestre

A taxi or a pre-booked transfer is the usual way to reach Seven Mile Beach and the rest of the island.

  • Taxi from Grand Cayman airport

    Taxis wait in the arrivals greeting area and are dispatched in order by the airport's ground transport attendant, with fares set by a national fare schedule. You get a dispatch ticket that names your driver.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals greeting area, useful for families, groups, villas in the East End or North Side, and late arrivals.

  • Car rental

    Most major car rental companies are a short walk across the street from the terminal. Traffic drives on the left, which takes some getting used to.

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Terminales

Main Terminal

The single terminal handles every international and inter-island flight, with one arrivals hall and one departure lounge.

Aerolíneas y destinos

All airlines use the one terminal.

Air Canada

Toronto

Guía de la aerolínea

American Airlines

Charlotte, Miami, Chicago O'Hare (seasonal), Dallas/Fort Worth (seasonal), Philadelphia (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

British Airways

London Heathrow, Nassau

Guía de la aerolínea

Cayman Airways

Cayman Brac, Kingston, La Ceiba, Los Angeles, Miami, Panama City, Tampa, Austin (seasonal), Denver (seasonal), Montego Bay (seasonal)

Cayman Airways Express

Cayman Brac, Little Cayman

Delta Air Lines

Atlanta, Detroit (seasonal), Minneapolis/St. Paul (seasonal), New York JFK (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

JetBlue

Fort Lauderdale, New York JFK, Boston (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Porter Airlines

Ottawa (seasonal), Toronto (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Southwest Airlines

Orlando, Baltimore (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Sun Country Airlines

Minneapolis/St. Paul (seasonal)

United Airlines

Houston, Chicago O'Hare (seasonal), Newark (seasonal), Washington Dulles (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Wi-Fi

    Wireless internet access is available throughout the terminal, including the departure lounge.

  • ATM

    An ATM is in the check-in concourse.

  • Duty-free shopping

    Duty-free shops in the departure lounge sell jewelry, liquor and cigars.

  • Restaurants

    The departure lounge has grab-and-go, fast-food and full-service restaurant options.

  • Car rental key drop

    A key drop box for all rental car companies is in the check-in concourse.

  • Ground Transportation Unit

    At the taxi stand, where staff dispatch taxis and can exchange US dollars for Cayman Islands dollar bills for the parking machines.

  • Lost and found

    The Cayman Islands Airports Authority handles items left in the terminal; contact its customer service team.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Sir Turtle Club Lounge

    Cayman Airways' lounge, reopened in August 2022, for Cayman Airways Business Class passengers, Sir Turtle Club members and Sir Turtle Rewards Platinum and Gold members.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for wheelchair or mobility assistance when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly, and confirm it at check-in.

  • Hidden disabilities

    The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has a program for passengers with non-visible disabilities; contact its customer service team before you travel for details.

Estacionamiento

Short Term Parking

At the terminal, paid at an automated machine that gives change in Cayman Islands dollars.

Long Term Parking

At the terminal, paid at the same automated machines. US dollars can be exchanged for Cayman Islands dollar bills at the Ground Transportation Unit by the taxi stand.

Preguntas frecuentes

Which airport do I fly into for Grand Cayman?

You fly into Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), the main airport of the Cayman Islands, in George Town on Grand Cayman. Many travelers simply call it Grand Cayman airport or GCM. Direct flights arrive from the United States, Canada and London Heathrow, and Cayman Airways connects it with Jamaica, Panama and Honduras.

How far is Grand Cayman airport from Seven Mile Beach?

Grand Cayman airport sits at the south end of Seven Mile Beach, on the edge of George Town. Hotels at the southern end of the beach are only a few minutes away by road, while those farther north toward West Bay take longer, especially at rush hour along West Bay Road and the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.

How far is Grand Cayman airport from George Town?

The airport is on the eastern edge of George Town, the capital, so downtown and the cruise port are a short drive away. Taxis wait in the arrivals greeting area, and car rental offices are across the street from the terminal.

How many terminals does Grand Cayman airport have?

Owen Roberts International Airport has one passenger terminal, expanded and reopened in March 2019. Every international and inter-island flight uses it, with one arrivals hall and one departure lounge, so there is no terminal to choose and no transfer between terminals.

Which airlines fly to Grand Cayman?

Cayman Airways, the national airline, flies to Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Kingston, Panama City and other cities. American Airlines, Delta, United, JetBlue and Southwest fly from US cities, Air Canada, WestJet and Porter from Canada, and British Airways from London Heathrow. Several routes are seasonal.

What do I need to enter the Cayman Islands?

You need a passport valid beyond your return date and a return or onward ticket, and an officer may ask how you will support yourself during your stay. Visitors from some countries also need a Cayman Islands visa, so check the rules for your nationality before you fly. Visitors can be granted up to six months.

Do I need to fill in a customs form when I land in Grand Cayman?

Usually not. Visitors with nothing to declare and within their duty-free allowance are generally not required to complete a customs declaration card. If you are over the allowance or unsure about an item, declare it or speak to a Customs and Border Control officer. Cannabis, including CBD and THC products, is prohibited.

What currency is used in Grand Cayman?

The Cayman Islands dollar is the local currency, and US dollars are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and taxis. Change is often given in Cayman Islands dollars. The airport parking machines give change in local currency, and the Ground Transportation Unit at the taxi stand can exchange US dollars for local bills.

Where do I find a taxi at Grand Cayman airport?

Taxis wait in the arrivals greeting area outside the terminal and are dispatched in order by the airport's ground transport attendant. Fares follow a national fare schedule, and you receive a dispatch ticket that names your driver. The free CI:GO app quotes taxi fares before you ride.

Can I rent a car at Grand Cayman airport?

Yes. Most major car rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Sixt and several local firms, have offices a short walk across the street from the terminal, with signs to guide you. Traffic in the Cayman Islands drives on the left.

Is there a lounge at Grand Cayman airport?

Yes. Cayman Airways' Sir Turtle Club Lounge, reopened in August 2022, is open to Cayman Airways Business Class passengers, Sir Turtle Club members and Sir Turtle Rewards Platinum and Gold members. The departure lounge also has duty-free shops, restaurants and Wi-Fi for all passengers.

Where can I park at Grand Cayman airport?

The airport has Short Term and Long Term parking lots by the terminal. Both are paid at automated machines that give change in Cayman Islands dollars. US dollars can be exchanged for local bills at the Ground Transportation Unit by the taxi stand.

How do I get from Grand Cayman to Cayman Brac or Little Cayman?

Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are separate islands with no road link to Grand Cayman. Cayman Airways Express flies from Owen Roberts International Airport to both, so you connect at the same terminal rather than traveling by road. Book the inter-island flight as part of your ticket or separately, and allow time for baggage claim and check-in.

¿Por qué reservar con Airport Transportation?

Ofrecemos transporte privado desde cualquier aeropuerto hasta cualquier hotel al mejor precio, y contamos con licencia y cobertura de responsabilidad total.

¿El transporte es privado o compartido?

Airport Transportation ofrece únicamente transporte privado: en vans, SUV de lujo o minibuses.

¿Los precios son por persona o por vehículo?

Los precios de nuestro sitio web son por vehículo, no por persona, según un rango de pasajeros.

¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.

¿Cómo los encuentro en el aeropuerto?

Sal por completo del aeropuerto. Verás a representantes con carteles: busca el logotipo de Airport Transportation o tu nombre.

¿Qué tipo de vehículos utilizan?

Habitualmente Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe y Chevrolet Suburban.

¿Cuentan con seguro?

Sí: contamos con un seguro de responsabilidad total para todos los pasajeros mientras usan nuestros servicios.

¿Ofrecen sillas para bebé?

Las sillas para bebé se proporcionan con aviso previo, sujetas a disponibilidad, con un máximo de una silla por vehículo.

¿Con cuánta antelación debo reservar?

Puedes reservar con cualquier antelación; sugerimos entre una semana y un día antes. También hay reservas para el mismo día.

¿Qué métodos de pago se aceptan?

PayPal es nuestro método de pago principal; también hay una opción de pago en efectivo al reservar por nuestro sitio web. Las tarjetas de crédito se aceptan a través de PayPal.

¿Los vehículos tienen aire acondicionado?

Sí: para tu comodidad, todas nuestras unidades cuentan con aire acondicionado.

¿Qué pasa si mi vuelo se retrasa?

Durante la reserva te pedimos tu aerolínea y número de vuelo para poder rastrear los retrasos y esperarte.

¿Puedo hacer paradas durante el trayecto?

Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.

¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.

¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

¿Qué monedas se aceptan?

Todos los precios están en USD. A través de PayPal puedes pagar en casi cualquier moneda; los pagos en efectivo se aceptan solo en USD.

¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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