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Owen Roberts International Airport
GCM • MWCR
6 km • 10 km drive
Primary gateway located in George Town, about five minutes from downtown and near Seven Mile Beach.
Transport: Pre-booked taxis, Car rentals, Hotel shuttles
Logistics · Destination Guide
Grand Cayman
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Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 15 sources
Logistics
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Quick Facts
- Primary airport: Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
- Typical transfer: 10 km drive
- Entry requirement: Most visitors from the US, Canada, UK, and EU are visafree for tourism stays up to six months.
- Getting around: Taxis use fixed zone fares and the CI:GO app publishes quotes.
Getting There
Fly into Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman. Cayman Airways, American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, British Airways, and others offer seasonal and year-round service from North America and Europe. The terminal sits close to George Town and Seven Mile Beach.
Airports
Getting Around
Taxis use fixed zone fares and the CI:GO app publishes quotes. Public minibuses run fixed routes from George Town to all districts. There is no rideshare. Rental cars are popular and the island drives on the left. A ferry links Camana Bay with Kaibo near Rum Point.
Entry Requirements
Most visitors from the US, Canada, UK, and EU are visa-free for tourism stays up to six months. You must have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds. Border officers endorse length of stay on arrival. Always check Customs and Border Control for current rules.
Gear Logistics Checklist
Nitrox {{ 32 | percentage }} is widely available. Boats typically use aluminum 80s with yoke valves; bring a DIN adapter if needed. Shore diving tanks and weights are available at hubs like Sunset House and Macabuca. Pack an SMB and a small torch for swim-throughs.
Practicalities
Currency
Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
KYD is the local currency and is pegged to the US dollar. USD cash and cards are widely accepted and change is commonly given in KYD.
ATMs are common around Seven Mile Beach, George Town, and Camana Bay.
Electricity
120V • 60Hz • A, B
Most devices from North America work without adapters. Bring a small travel strip if charging multiple cameras.
Communications
Local carriers Flow and Digicel offer prepaid SIMs and eSIMs. Coverage is strong along developed coasts, with occasional weak spots on the far East End and North Side interiors. Hotel and cafe Wi-Fi is widespread.
Language
English is the official language and is spoken everywhere.
Insurance
Carry dive and travel insurance. DAN membership provides evacuation coordination and diving emergency benefits. Ensure medical coverage includes hyperbaric treatment.
Packing list
- SMB and compact torch for swim-throughs
- Booties for ironshore ladders
- 1-3 mm suit depending on season
- Reef-safe sunscreen and sun protection
- DIN to yoke adapter if needed
- Dry bags for ferry or kayak outings