Getting to Salt Cay
Salt Cay has a few scheduled flights a week from Providenciales and Grand Turk. Salt Cay is part of the Turks Islands group, and is located about 80 miles (129 km) east of Providenciales. Due to this distance, passenger ferries between Salt Cay and Providenciales are unfeasible.
All international flights to the Turks and Caicos land at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS), with the exception of a Miami—South Caicos (XSC) flight via American Airlines. To get to Salt Cay, it’s necessary to take a domestic flight. One local airline, Caicos Express, flies to the island. Flights are available between Salt Cay Airport (SLX) and both the Providenciales Airport and Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT).
If you’re staying overnight on Salt Cay, you may want to spend a day or two on Providenciales before continuing on to Salt Cay for ease of domestic flight connections. This extra time also allows you to visit one of the local grocery stores to stock up on supplies. If you’re going to Salt Cay to scuba dive, consider visiting the excellent dive sites near Providenciales as well.
Salt Cay doesn’t have a large selection of shops, and the few island businesses only carry a limited range of staples and dry goods. Consider purchasing any non-basic supplies, food, and drinks before traveling to Salt Cay. See Salt Cay Shopping and Providenciales Grocery Stores and Supermarkets.
For information on connecting through Providenciales, read Getting to Providenciales. You’ll find passports and visa requirements (citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union don’t need a visa), flight information, local connections, and more.
Getting to Salt Cay by Air
The easiest way to get to Salt Cay is via plane. The Salt Cay Airport (SLX) is a small one terminal, one runway airport. Currently, local Turks and Caicos airline Caicos Express Airways operates a route between Providenciales and Salt Cay. Be warned that cargo space may be limited, as small Piper Aztecs are the typical aircraft of choice.
The cost of a round-trip flight from Providenciales to Salt Cay is between $165 and $230 per person (2025 airfare), and depends on the available fares. Discounts may be able to be arranged for large groups.
While it's possible to fly from Grand Turk to Salt Cay, the Salt Cay Ferry is a much more cost-effective means of transportation between these islands.
Getting to Salt Cay by Ferry from Grand Turk
The Salt Cay Ferry typically runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It departs from Salt Cay, so it’s not suitable for a day trip from Grand Turk to Salt Cay. However, it is viable for day trips from Salt Cay to Grand Turk.
The ferry lands at Deane's Dock on Salt Cay. Return tickets are $15 for adults, children are free (2025 price). The cost of a one-way ticket is $8.
| Salt Cay Community Ferry Schedule | ||
| Day |
Depart (Salt Cay to Grand Turk) |
Return (Grand Turk to Salt Cay) |
| Monday | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
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