A.N.R. Robinson International Airport, also known as Crown Point Airport, is Tobago Island's only airport, at the south-western tip of the island.
It connects Tobago mainly with Trinidad and some Caribbean and North American destinations seasonally, serving an island known chiefly for its beaches and coral reefs.
How to get to A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
The only air connection to the island of Trinidad is the domestic flight operated by Caribbean Airlines on ATR aircraft, lasting about 25 minutes; during peak traffic periods up to 14 daily flights are scheduled, from early morning to late evening.
By Train
There is no railway connection to the airport.
By Bus
The PTSC public bus connects Crown Point to Scarborough in about 1 hour 15 minutes; service frequency varies by source, verify the updated schedule before relying on this option.
Most visitors arrive here in connection from Trinidad (Piarco), the main hub of the country.
Parking near A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
A surface parking lot is available in front of the terminal, of limited size and consistent with the island's traffic volume.
How to get to Tobago from TAB
The airport is in Crown Point, the island's tourist hub: travel to other areas of Tobago is generally by taxi.
By Train
There is no rail connection for the airport.
By Bus
The PTSC covers the Crown Point–Scarborough route in about 1 hour 15 minutes; check schedules, as frequency is not always regular.
By Taxi
Scarborough is about 11 km away, reachable in 20–30 minutes; agree on the fare before leaving, as taxis do not use meters.
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Car rental at A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
Local operators (including the Tobago Car Rental association) are available alongside international brands such as National, Sixt, and Enterprise.
Hotels near A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
Scarborough and Bacolet Bay
About 11 km and 15-20 minutes by car from the terminal; PTSC bus every hour from the airport.
Best for: Those who want to stay closer to the terminal, in the island's capital, with a private beach a few steps from the room.
- Bacolet Bay's private beach right in front of the hotels in the area
- Shorter transfer from the airport than the western coast
- Scarborough is the island's administrative centre, not a tourist area with lively evening life
- Tobago's best-known beaches (Pigeon Point, Store Bay, Mount Irvine) remain 20-30 minutes away
Recommended hotels
- Bacolet Beach Club 42 boutique rooms on the private beach of Bacolet Bay, at 73 Bacolet Street, 15 minutes from the terminal; infinity pool over the sea and private balcony in every room. View availability
- Half Moon Blue Hotel Hotel on the same private beach of Bacolet Bay, with two in-house restaurants; reviews describe the architecture and pool as strong points. View availability
Black Rock and Stonehaven Bay
About 25-30 minutes by car from the terminal, on the western coast of the island; no direct bus link with the airport, a taxi or rental car is needed.
Best for: Those looking for the western coast, with wider beaches, pool resorts and the Mount Irvine area just minutes away.
- Stonehaven Bay and Turtle Beach are wider and less built-up than those near Scarborough
- Mount Irvine, with the island's historic golf course, just a few minutes by car
- Longer transfer from the terminal than Scarborough
- Spread-out residential and tourist area, little to do on foot in the evening outside the hotels
Recommended hotels
- Starfish Tobago 125-room all-inclusive resort on Great Courland Bay in Black Rock, born from the rebranding of the former Turtle Beach by Rex Resorts; the original listing generically indicated it as 'Scarborough', but the property is on the western coast, about 20-30 minutes from the terminal. View availability
- Plantation Beach Villas Villas with pool on Stonehaven Bay Road in Black Rock, less than 2 km from Stonehaven and Turtle Beach; own kitchens and free parking. View availability
Airport services
A regional-scale airport, it offers basic essential services.
Shopping & Duty Free
A duty-free area is present with perfumes, tobacco, and souvenirs.
Lounges & relaxation
A VIP lounge is available.
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is now available at the airport, following a period when the service was unavailable.
Families & Children
Family services are limited, consistent with the airport's modest size.
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact and single-level, with a straightforward path between check-in and boarding.
Map of A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Tobago safer than Trinidad?
Yes, by reputation and statistics Tobago is considered noticeably calmer than neighboring Trinidad, even though it shares the same national high-risk security advisory.
Q. Do you need a separate visa for Tobago compared to Trinidad?
No, the two islands form a single country: the same visa-free entry for EU, British and US citizens applies to both.
Q. What currency is best to bring to Tobago?
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); the US dollar is however accepted at most tourist facilities on the island.
Q. What language is spoken in Tobago?
English is the official language, alongside Trinidadian Creole in everyday speech.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights