Getting To The Cayman Islands
The Airports
There are two international airports in the Cayman Islands which are both operated By the Cayman Island Airports Authority (CIAA). The larger of the two is located on Grand Cayman and is names Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA). The second airport is on Cayman Brac and is names Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA).
Most international flights arrive at Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport.
Main International Airlines to Grand Cayman
- Air Canada
- Air Jamaica
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Delta
- United Airlines
- US Airways
- Cayman Airways
A host of charters also provide non-stop flights from US cities.
Direct flights to Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman from the following locations:
| FROM | DURATION | AIRLINES |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 1h 20m | American Airlines & Cayman Airways |
| Charlotte, NC | 2h 54m | US Airways |
| Atlanta, GA | 2h 47m | Delta |
| Chicago | 4h 55m | Cayman Airways |
| Detroit, MI | 4h 3m | Delta |
| Houston, TX | 2h 47m | Continental Airlines |
| Minneapolis, MN | 4h 13m | Delta |
| New York | 4h 8m | Continental Airlines & Cayman Airways |
| Philadelphia, PA | 3h 52m | US Airways |
| Tampa, FL | 2h 40m | Cayman Airways |
| Washington, DC | 3h 56m | Cayman Airways |
| Toronto, Canada | 3h 56m | WestJet & Air Canada |
| Nassau, Bahamas | 3h 35m | British Airways |
| London, UK (via Nassau) | 11h | British Airways |
| Havana, Cuba | 2h | Cayman Airways |
| Kingston, Jamaica | 1h | Cayman Airways |
| Montego Bay, Jamaica | 45m | Cayman Airways |
| La Ceiba, Honduras | 55m | Aerolineas Sosa & Cayman Airways |
| Little Cayman | 35m | Cayman Airways |
| Dallas | 4h | Cayman Airways |
| Boston | 5h | Jet Blue |
| New York | 4h 8m | Jet Blue |
| Newark | 4h 10m | United Airlines |
Inter-island Airlines
Inter-island daily service from Grand Cayman to the sister islands is provides by Cayman Airways and its affiliate Cayman Airways Express. Charter flights can be booked with Island Air
There is no ferry service between islands.
Owen Roberts International Airport
The facilities at Owen Roberts International Airport include the following
Restaurant
There a full service restaurant called The Hungry Horse which is open between the hours of 6.00 am and 6.00 pm each day. It is located on the second level of the airport and has indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is varied with both snack and full meal choices.
In addition there is a snack bar called the Runaway Bar located airside. It is open from 5 a.m. daily until the last flight departs. It serves light snacks, salads, sandwiches, fruit and also has a full bar.
ATM Facilities
There are several ATM's in the airport
Wireless Internet
Wireless internet is available throughout the airport
Duty Free Shopping
There is a good selection of duty-free shopping at Owen Roberts Airport. You will be able to purchase a variety of luxury items as well as jewellery, alcohol and tobacco.
General Shopping
There are two shops in the departures /check in area where you can buy various items like souvenirs, magazines and confectionary. In addition, there is a shop airside with similar items.
VIP FAst Track Service At Owen Roberts International
The fast track service is excellent in the airport and is available for both incoming and departing passengers. Our pre arrival concierge department will be delighted to assist you and make all the necessary arrangements.
The Arrival fast track includes the following:
- Meet and greet at the doors of the plane
- Private transportation from the plane to a Luxury Arrivals Lounge.
- Lounge includes snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and wifi
- Assistance and organisation of immigration, baggage collection and customs
- Transportation to any location in George Town or private escort to your pre arranged car or car rental.
The Departure Fast Track includes the following:
- Private escort to a luxury Departure lounge
- Lounge includes snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and wifi
- Assistance with check-in, security and passport control
- Private transfer to the plane on departure.
The cost of the service is approximately US40.00 each way.