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Providenciales International Airport

También conocido como: PLS Airport, Turks and Caicos Airport, Providenciales Airport, Howard Hamilton International Airport.

PLS · MBPV · Providenciales

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Providenciales International Airport
Código IATA
PLS
Código OACI
MBPV
Ciudad
Providenciales
País
Turks and Caicos
Coordenadas
21.7737, -72.2683
Zona horaria
America/Grand_Turk
Terminales
One terminal for international and domestic flights

Sobre Providenciales International Airport

Providenciales International Airport (PLS) serves the island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. It handles more than 90% of the country's air traffic, about 1.4 million passengers in 2023. In 2023 it was renamed Howard Hamilton International Airport, but the original name remains in common use.

Most flights come from the United States with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, and from Canada with Air Canada and WestJet. British Airways flies from London Heathrow. InterCaribbean Airways and Caicos Express Airways link PLS with Grand Turk, South Caicos, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

There is one terminal building, with a shared check-in hall, five international gates and one domestic gate. A single runway of about 2,800 meters serves the airport.

The airport sits in the middle of Providenciales, about 7 miles (11 km) from the resorts of Grace Bay Beach, a drive of 20 to 30 minutes. From here, most travelers head to Grace Bay, with others going on to Grand Turk or South Caicos on domestic flights.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA)

Passengers per year

About 1.4 million in 2023

Runway

One runway, 10/28, about 2,807 m (9,209 ft)

Opening hours

6 am to 8 pm, including customs and immigration

Official name

Renamed Howard Hamilton International Airport in 2023

Consejos de llegada a Providenciales International Airport

On arrival you show a valid passport and a valid onward or return ticket, along with the paper immigration form your airline hands out on board; fill it in with black or blue ink, as home-printed copies are not accepted. The immigration hall has 18 desks, and lines are longest on Saturdays and Sundays.

Bags arrive on two belts just past immigration. A customs form is only needed if you carry goods above the duty-free allowance, and officers hand it out at customs.

Outside the terminal, taxis wait at the curb. Most are large vans that run shared rides, and drivers often wait to fill the van, which can take 5 to 15 minutes. Pre-booked private drivers usually meet guests directly outside the arrivals exit. There is no public bus service, and Uber and Lyft do not operate in the islands.

The weather is warm and sunny most of the year. Turks and Caicos uses Eastern Time with daylight saving time, and the currency is the US dollar.

Transporte terrestre

Most visitors take a shared taxi van or a pre-arranged transfer, since there are no buses or rideshare apps.

  • Taxi from Providenciales airport

    Taxis wait outside the terminal and are usually vans that carry several parties on shared rides. The ride to Grace Bay takes 20 to 30 minutes, but you may wait 5 to 15 minutes for the van to fill.

  • Private transfer

    Pre-booked private drivers meet guests directly outside the arrivals terminal and go straight to your hotel or villa. It avoids waiting for a shared van but must be arranged ahead.

  • Resort shuttle

    Some resorts run their own shuttles for guests, which must be scheduled in advance with the hotel.

  • Car rental

    Some rental companies keep cars in the airport parking lot, while others take you by shuttle to an offsite office, which adds time. Traffic drives on the left.

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Terminales

Main Terminal

Handles all international and domestic flights from a shared check-in hall, with five international gates and one domestic gate. Arrivals use an immigration hall with 18 desks and two baggage belts.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at Providenciales International Airport.

Air Canada Main Terminal

Montreal, Toronto

Guía de la aerolínea

American Airlines Main Terminal

Charlotte, Miami; seasonal: Boston, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York JFK, Philadelphia

Guía de la aerolínea

Bahamasair Main Terminal

Nassau

British Airways Main Terminal

London Heathrow, Nassau

Guía de la aerolínea

Caicos Express Airways Main Terminal

Cap-Haitien, Grand Turk, Kingston, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo, South Caicos

Delta Air Lines Main Terminal

Atlanta, New York JFK; seasonal: Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul

Guía de la aerolínea

InterCaribbean Airways Main Terminal

Antigua, Barbados, Cap-Haitien, Grand Turk, Havana, Kingston, Nassau, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo, South Caicos

Guía de la aerolínea

JetBlue Main Terminal

New York JFK; seasonal: Boston

Guía de la aerolínea

Southwest Airlines Main Terminal

Orlando; seasonal: Baltimore

Guía de la aerolínea

Sun Country Airlines Main Terminal

Seasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul

Sunrise Airways Main Terminal

Cap-Haitien

Guía de la aerolínea

United Airlines Main Terminal

Newark, Washington Dulles; seasonal: Chicago O'Hare, Houston

Guía de la aerolínea

WestJet Main Terminal

Seasonal: Toronto

Guía de la aerolínea

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Providenciales airport from Grace Bay?

Providenciales International Airport is about 7 miles (11 km) from the resorts of Grace Bay Beach. The drive usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Shared taxi vans can add a short wait at the airport while the driver fills the van, so allow a little extra time when planning your arrival.

Where is Providenciales International Airport?

The airport is in the middle of Providenciales, one of the main islands of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. It is the main gateway to the country and handles more than 90% of its air traffic. The resorts of Grace Bay Beach are about 7 miles away, a drive of 20 to 30 minutes.

How many terminals does Providenciales airport have?

Providenciales International Airport has one terminal building. All airlines share a single check-in hall, and there are no satellite terminals. The terminal has five gates for international flights and one gate for domestic flights to islands such as Grand Turk and South Caicos, so you never need to change terminals.

Which airlines fly to Providenciales?

Main airlines include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet and British Airways. InterCaribbean Airways and Caicos Express Airways fly to other Turks and Caicos islands and to nearby Caribbean countries. All flights use the airport's single terminal.

How do taxis work at Providenciales airport?

Taxis wait outside the terminal and are usually large vans rather than cars. They generally run as shared rides, carrying several groups heading in the same direction, and the driver may wait 5 to 15 minutes to fill the van. A private taxi for your group alone is also possible.

Is there public transport from Providenciales airport?

No. There is no public bus service on Providenciales or on any other island in Turks and Caicos. Travelers leaving the airport use shared taxi vans, private transfers, resort shuttles or rental cars. Some resorts run their own buses for guests, which must be booked with the hotel.

Can I use Uber or Lyft in Turks and Caicos?

No. Uber and Lyft do not operate in Turks and Caicos. The local Conch Cab service has been suspended and was never allowed to pick up at the airport. From Providenciales International Airport, use a taxi van, a pre-arranged transfer or a rental car instead.

What do I need to enter Turks and Caicos?

Visitors need a valid passport and a valid onward or return ticket. US, UK and Canadian passports must be valid for the length of the stay, while other nationalities need six months of validity. Many nationalities need no visa. Fill in the airline's paper immigration form in black or blue ink.

How long does it take to get from Providenciales airport to Grace Bay resorts?

The drive from the airport to the Grace Bay resorts usually takes 20 to 30 minutes over about 7 miles (11 km). Shared taxi vans may stop at several hotels along Grace Bay, which can make the trip longer than a direct private transfer or a drive in a rental car.

Can I fly from Providenciales to other Turks and Caicos islands?

Yes. InterCaribbean Airways and Caicos Express Airways fly from Providenciales to Grand Turk and South Caicos. These domestic flights leave from the domestic gate of the same terminal used by international flights, so you can connect without changing buildings. Check schedules ahead, as frequencies vary by day.

What time zone and currency does Turks and Caicos use?

Turks and Caicos uses Eastern Time and observes daylight saving time, so clocks match the eastern United States. The official currency is the US dollar. The weather is warm and sunny for most of the year, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November.

Who operates Providenciales International Airport and how busy is it?

The airport is operated by the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority, created in 2006 to manage the islands' state-owned airports. It handled about 1.4 million passengers in 2023. The airport is open from 6 am to 8 pm, the same hours as customs and immigration.

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