Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)

Owen Roberts International Airport, opened on April 10, 1953, is the main air terminal in the Cayman Islands. It operates with domestic and international flights to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean.

Official Website: caymanairports.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm.
Annual passenger traffic: 1.2 million passengers went through it in 2017.
Tel: +1 345 943 7070. E-mail: ciaa@caymanairports.com. Tourist information: Tel +1 345 949 0623. There is an information counter situated after the immigration procedures area, available from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm (Tel +1 345 949 2635).

 Location

The airport is located in Grand Cayman Island, 2.5 km (1.5 miles) to the east of George Town.

What services does George Town airport (GCM) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, mailbox and Wi-Fi access with no charge. The Sir Turtle Club Lounge is located in the Departures area and opens during flight hours; it offers computers, Wi-Fi, TV, telephones, drinks, snacks (accessible for Sir Turtle Club members).

Food and Drinks- There is a restaurant on the second level and a bar in the Departures area.
Shopping- Duty-free goods in the Departures Hall. There are also stores selling souvenirs, magazines, sweets, jewellery, accessories, liquor, tobacco, perfumes.
Baggage- The lost and found office is situated on the second floor and operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tel +1 345 244 5836 / 926 1943; e-mail: securityORIA@caymanairports.com).
Other Services- First aid room.

Accommodation near George Town airport (GCM)

Among the closest hotels, you can find:

Addison Lee Cayman Villa (3.1 km/1.9 miles)
Island Pines #39 (3.3 km/2.1 miles)
Plantation Club Vacations (3.4 km/2.1 miles)
Grandview Condos (3.4 km/2.1 miles)
Margaritaville Beach Resort (3.5 km/2.2 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Public and private transportation

Bus - Several private companies offer shuttle services around the island, mainly for groups. Some of them are: Majestic Tours (Tel +1 345 949 7773), NCT Tours, Rudy€™s Travellers Transport (Tel +1 345 949 3208), Webster€™s Tours (Tel +1 345 945 1433), Reliable Tours, CayTours (Tel +1 345 916 5523), Amvivo (Tel +1 345 939 2542).

Taxi - In the Arrivals area there is a desk to hire cabs on a first-come, first-served basis. Fares are fixed. The trip to George Town city centre takes 10-15 minutes and has a cost of USD25.00. Prices

Car rental agencies

Car rental offices are situated opposite the terminal building.

Advance Car Rentals (+1 345 945 9191)
Alamo/National (Tel +1 345 945 7368 - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Andy€™s Rent A Car (Tel +1 345 949 8111 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Apex (Tel +1 345 949 4808)
Avis/Cico (Tel +1 345 949 2468 - 7:00 am to 10:30 pm)
Budget (Tel +1 345 949 5605 - 7:30 am to 11:00 pm)
Discount Car Rental (Tel +1 345 943 9550)
Economy Car Rental (Tel +1 345 949 9550 - 6:30 am to 6:00 pm)
Firefly (Tel +1 345 943 4380 - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm)
Fox (Tel +1 345 949 8111 - 6:00 am to 10:30 pm)
Hertz (Tel +1 345 943 4378 - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Marshall€™s Rent A Car (Tel +1 345 949 0550)
Payless (Tel +1 345 743 1270 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Parking services at George Town airport (GCM)

Two parking lots available. Payment is made at automatic machines situated outside the Arrivals Hall. Rates

Short Term Parking - Located directly in front of the terminal.
Long Term Parking - Found behind the previous sector.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The enclosure has an ambulift service so passengers with reduced mobility can board and disembark from the aeroplane, in addition to access ramps and adapted restrooms. If you should require wheelchairs or special assistance, you are advised to notify your airline at the time of your booking.