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Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

The guide was updated: 2024-09-15

The Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is the only airport on the island featuring flights by international companies, mainly coming from North America but also from the United Kingdom, Canada, Cuba, Bahamas and Jamaica. There will be immigration and customs landing cards to fill out after your landing, then you'll be able to rent a car or take a taxi to get to your accommodation location. The airport also offers flights to the other islands in the archipelago. There is no cruise port on Providenciales. Cruise ships enter Turks and Caicos via Grand Turk, and you will need to take a flight to reach Provo from there (no ferry service available as of late 2019).

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Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

You must have a valid passport with you to enter Turks and Caicos. Upon arrival, you will need to fill out an immigration form. Moreover, the head of each family will also be required to complete a customs form (C105). If you are travelling with people that are not family-related, each one of them will have to fill out the form. Some countries are exempt from needing a visa in order to enter the Turks and Caicos islands. The updated list can be found at the following website: www.gov.tc/bordercontrol/products-and-services/visa If the name of your country does not appear on that list, you will need a visa. However, if you have either a US Tourist or Resident Visa (including a H-1B work visa or green card), a UK Tourist or Resident Visa, or a Canadian Tourist or Resident Visa, you will not need a visa. For further information on how to obtain a visa, you can call the Ministry of Border Control and Labour of Turks and Caicos at +1 649 946 2801

Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

Even though weather in Providenciales is mild year-round, there are some factors to take into consideration when deciding on the period of your stay. The hurricane season lasts from June to September, and that's when some of the local establishments choose to close, but those who decide to stay open usually offer lower rates, especially on accommodation. Be sure to check the forecasts, and it it's a good idea to have your schedule and tickets allow for some degree of flexibility, just in case. The months going from December to April feature the highest prices and the largest amount of visitors, marking the start of the dry season. April and May on the other hand have the lowest amount of visitors with not particularly high chances of rainfall, if you want to pick a sweet spot between the high and low seasons.

Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

The Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is the only airport on the island featuring flights by international companies, mainly coming from North America but also from the United Kingdom, Canada, Cuba, Bahamas and Jamaica. There will be immigration and customs landing cards to fill out after your landing, then you'll be able to rent a car or take a taxi to get to your accommodation location. The airport also offers flights to the other islands in the archipelago. There is no cruise port on Providenciales. Cruise ships enter Turks and Caicos via Grand Turk, and you will need to take a flight to reach Provo from there (no ferry service available as of late 2019).

Public Transport

Public Transport

Providenciales does not have any organised public transportation service. Beware of the illegal 'jitney' taxis that have taken this role, as they usually charge steep prices and do not drive safely. If you want to travel around Providenciales, car rentals and taxis are much better options.

Taxi

Taxi

Most taxis in Providenciales are metered and there's a fixed rate for distances, but it is advised to always to ask the full cost of your trip before departure. The Sea Breeze Taxi and Tours company offers, other than their regular cab service, airport drop-offs and pick-ups, sightseeing tours and nightlife excursions, as well as Wi-Fi during the entire trip.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Most pharmacies tend to open at around 9am, with closing time varying between 7pm to 8pm, and they tend not to be open on Sundays. Flamingo Pharmacy 102 Leeward Highway, Providenciales +1 649 941 4527 Island Pharmacy Windward Road, Five Cays Settlements, Providenciales +1 649 946 4150

Post

Post

The Providenciales Post Office is located near the airport, in the Downtown, while another mailbox can be found in the Regent Village car park in Grace Bay. Stamps can be purchased from many gift shops found commonly in the Grace Bay area, as well as at the Post Office itself.

Telephone

Telephone

Country Code: +1 649

Electricity

Electricity

The standard voltage is 120 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. AC power sockets are of type A (2 pins) and B (3 pins).

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