The airport
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) is on the edge of George Town, close to the hotels. It is small compared to a big US hub, but queues can build at immigration when several flights land together.
Before you land
- Complete any required arrival forms and check entry requirements with your airline.
- Have your hotel address and contact number to hand.
- Save your driver's phone number.
After you land
Collect your bags and pass through customs. Your driver is waiting at the agreed meeting point. Without a pre-booking, you join the taxi queue outside arrivals, where a ground attendant dispatches cars. See airport to Seven Mile Beach.
Departure
International departures need extra time for check-in and security. We build that into your hotel pickup. See airport transfers.
Time zone
The Cayman Islands use Eastern Standard Time all year, with no daylight saving. That is the same as New York in winter and one hour behind in summer.
Questions we get asked
What time zone is Grand Cayman?
Eastern Standard Time year-round (UTC-5), with no daylight saving.
How early should I arrive for my flight home?
Follow your airline's guidance. We schedule your pickup to allow plenty of time.