The archipelago chain of Turks & Caicos is South of the Bahamas and is 575 miles South East of Miami, located in the British West Indies. As it names suggests Turks & Caicos is comprised of the “Turks” islands and the “Caicos” islands. The Turks Island Passage is a 22 mile wide channel and separates the 40 islands and cays of which only eight are inhabited. The Tuscany is located on the island of Providenciales (Provo) which is the most popular tourist destination in Turks & Caicos, while Grand Turks is the country’s government headquarters.
Flying time from Miami to Providenciales via jet is approximately one hour and 20 minutes. Twice daily service from Miami, as well as daily flights arrive from New York, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta. Other direct flights arrive on a weekly or bi-weekly basis from London, Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia, Montego Bay and Nassau.
International Airlines to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Airport Code is PLS - Providenciales is also known as PROVO.
Please check with airlines directly since flight schedules are subject to change
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos international airport code is PLS. There are several regular direct flights to the island of Providenciales from the US, Canada and Europe:
- flies from Boston, Miami and New York
- flies from Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC Pittsburgh, Raleigh and Richmond, VA through Charlotte, North Carolina
- offers seasonal weekly flight from Atlanta to Provo
are available from Toronto, Detroit, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale British
- operates direct flights from London
Flights are also available through connections in Canada on Air Canada , the Bahamas on
Air , via Air Jamaica , Dominican Republic and Haiti
Private jets are accommodated at the Provo Air Center which has everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
Private yachts can be moored at the Turtle Cove Marina, a full service marina and port of entry.
Many car rentals compaines are available on Provo. If you plan to rent a car please remember to bring your driver’s license. In the Turks and Caicos Islands we drive on the left side of the road! For car rentals we recommend Grace Bay Car Rentals
US and Canadian citizens require either a current passport or expired passport up to one year, or an original or notarized copy of a birth certificate along with a government issued photo ID. As of January 23, 2007, a passport will be required for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central & South America, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Commonwealth countries require a passport and non-commonwealth countries require a passport and Visa. An onward return ticket is also required.
