Traveling to the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are to be found in the Western Caribbean Sea. Grand Cayman is around 480 miles south of Miami, 150 miles south of Cuba and 190 miles north-west of Jamaica. The “Sister Islands” of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are around 90 miles east of Grand Cayman.

The easiest way to reach the Islands is by air; Miami Airport is just a 70 minute flight away. If you wish to arrive by sea, it will have to be on a cruise or private charter, as there is no ferry to, or between, the Islands.

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Flights to the Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman is becoming increasingly attractive as an air destination. It is served directly from the USA, the UK, Canada and several Caribbean locations. There are no direct flights into the sister islands, which necessitates a transfer on from Grand Cayman with Cayman Airways or Island Air… …find out more about Flights to the Cayman Islands

Cruises arriving in the Cayman Islands

What better way to arrive in the Cayman Islands than on a luxury cruise ship? Many cruise lines choose to come to Grand Cayman. The first ship, the Atlantis, docked in 1937. Since then, Grand Cayman has become one of the most requested stops in the Caribbean… …find out more about Cruises to the Cayman Islands

Cayman Airways

Cayman Airways flies inter-Island and serves destinations in the USA:

• Miami
• New York (JFK)
• Tampa
• Orlando
• Chicago (O’Hare)

and the Caribbean:

• Havana, Cuba
• Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Kingston, Jamaica

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Airport information

• Grand Cayman

Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), two miles east of George Town
Telephone: (345) 949 5252 (airport information)
Telephone: (345) 949 7811 (flight information)

• Cayman Brac

Gerrard Smith Airport (CYB), five miles from West End
Telephone: (345) 948 1222

• Little Cayman

Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB), an unlicensed landing strip at the western end of the Island
Telephone: (345) 948 0021

Transfers from the airports

The easiest way to get from Owen Roberts Airport to anywhere in Grand Cayman is by taxi or by renting a car. These can either be picked up at the airport or delivered to your hotel. Transfers are often provided by hotels.
The taxi ride to the center of George Town is around ten minutes. There is an airport bus, but it must be pre-booked.

Taxis meet all flights arriving at Cayman Brac. There are no taxis or buses on Little Cayman. Hotels and resorts will usually provide a transfer.

Visa/passport

• American citizens require a valid passport and return or ongoing travel ticket
• Canadian citizens do not need a passport of visa, but do need proof of citizenship, such as original birth certificate or photo ID (for example, driving license)
• British citizens must have a passport, but do not need a visa
• A visa is also not required for citizens of other commonwealth countries, except Bangladesh, Gambia, India, Jamaica, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, but passport is necessary
• There are a number of other countries whose citizens do not need a visa; this list can be found, with more detailed information about immigration regulations, on www.gov.ky

eCay Tip - Vaccinations

No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to the Cayman Islands, but it is advised that you consult your doctor before traveling if you are in any doubt.