Owen Roberts International Airport serves Grand Cayman, the main island of the Cayman Islands, approximately 3 km from George Town, the capital.
It is among the busiest hubs in the eastern Caribbean for upscale tourism and scuba diving.
How to get to Owen Roberts International Airport
By Car
By Train
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Average travel time to GCM
Parking near Owen Roberts International Airport
The official parking area is close to the terminal, accessible on foot.
It is not staffed by dedicated personnel but is video-monitored; official CIAA rate: 2 CI$/hour for short-term parking (about 2.40 USD), 7 CI$/day for long-term parking (about 8.40 USD).
How to get to George Town from GCM
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Car rental at Owen Roberts International Airport
The major car rental companies are present with their own desks in the arrivals area.
Bring your license, passport, and a credit card for the security deposit; a temporary local driving license is required, issued on-site by the rental agency upon presentation of your original license and a small fee. Driving is on the left.
Hotels near Owen Roberts International Airport
Seven Mile Beach - big resorts
15-20 minutes by taxi or rental car (8-13 km) from Owen Roberts; there's no direct bus, only taxis, private shuttles or your own car.
Best for: Travellers who want open sea and the facilities of an international resort, accepting a 15-20 minute trip from the airport.
- Direct beach access to Seven Mile Beach, with snorkelling and water sports organised on site
- Several resorts offer restaurants, spas and pools enough to fill a day without needing to move
- No public link to the airport or to George Town: every trip needs a taxi, often an expensive one
- Prices rise sharply in the December-April season and almost all resorts add a daily resort fee
Recommended hotels
- Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort On the beach about 15 minutes' walk from Camana Bay, with three restaurants, an outdoor pool and free bike rental; renovated in 2024. View availability
- Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort and Spa The island's largest resort with 382 rooms and two pools, 3 minutes by car from Camana Bay and about 10 minutes from the airport; 80% of rooms have ocean views. View availability
- Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach At the southern end of the beach with direct private access; hot breakfast included and free shuttles to the island's busiest areas, though not to the airport. View availability
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman On the beach about 10 minutes by car from the airport, with a 9-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman and the Blue by Eric Ripert restaurant; among the highest price ranges on the island. View availability
Seven Mile Beach - condos and apartments
15-20 minutes by taxi or rental car from the airport, as for the resort area: the condominiums are spread along the same stretch of Seven Mile Beach.
Best for: Families or multi-night stays who want to cook for themselves, staying on the same beach as the big resorts at a lower price.
- Full kitchen in every unit, useful given the cost of groceries and restaurants in the Cayman Islands
- The same beach as the high-end resorts, often for a fraction of the price per night
- No round-the-clock reception or hotel services: check-in is often self-service with a code or key
- A rental car is needed for groceries, since there are no supermarkets within a few steps of most complexes
Recommended hotels
- Beach Living at Island Pine Villas BLAW Ground-floor unit in the Island Pine Villas complex, in the heart of Seven Mile Beach, about a minute's walk from the beach and opposite the West Shore Centre. View availability
- Beach Living at Plantation Village BLGS In the Plantation Village complex, right on the beach at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, with two shared pools among the buildings. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is compact and modern. From check-in to gate, you typically walk 10 minutes.
US customs checks are often conducted on-site for US-bound flights (pre-clearance): for these flights, plan to arrive at least 3 hours in advance.
Map of Owen Roberts International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I need a visa for the Cayman Islands?
No, for most Western nationalities: a free tourist entry permit is granted on arrival, generally for up to 30 days.
Q. How far is Seven Mile Beach from the airport?
About 10-15 minutes by taxi: among the airports closest to their own main Caribbean beach.
Q. Are the Cayman Islands a good destination for diving?
Yes, they're among the most renowned diving destinations in the Caribbean, famous for water visibility and sites like the USS Kittiwake, a wreck sunk specifically for diving.
Q. Can you drive with your own licence in the Cayman Islands?
Not directly: a temporary local licence is required, issued on the spot by the rental agency upon presentation of the original licence (of any nationality); driving is on the left, as in the UK.
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