Cayman Airways
The Cayman Islands’ government-owned flag carrier, linking the British Overseas Territory with regional Caribbean and major US gateways while maintaining essential inter-island services.
About Cayman Airways
Cayman Airways was founded in 1968 and is wholly owned by the Government of the Cayman Islands. It serves as the territory’s flag carrier, using the Sir Turtle emblem as a longstanding part of its identity. Although the Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory, the airline is locally managed and plays a strategic role in supporting tourism, commerce and connections between the islands.
The airline’s primary hub is Owen Roberts International Airport in Georgetown on Grand Cayman. Its network comprises 21 routes serving 10 destinations across five countries, including Cayman Brac and Little Cayman within the territory. International services connect the Cayman Islands with Caribbean cities such as Havana, Kingston, La Ceiba and Montego Bay, alongside US gateways including Miami, New York and Tampa.
Aircraft types associated with Cayman Airways operations include the Boeing 737-300 and the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter. Boeing jets are used for scheduled international and higher-capacity regional services, with economy and business-class accommodation offered on applicable flights. Twin Otters handle short inter-island sectors, where their suitability for smaller airports is more important than extensive cabin amenities or multiple service classes.
Cayman Airways is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, so passengers should not expect alliance-wide earning, status recognition or lounge benefits. Its own loyalty programme is Sir Turtle Rewards, through which eligible members can earn and redeem rewards on Cayman Airways services. Travellers should check the programme’s current rules directly, particularly when combining domestic and international sectors or booking restricted fares.
A notable strength is the airline’s direct connectivity to the Cayman Islands, including routes that avoid connections through larger regional hubs. Its inter-island operation also provides an important link for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The relatively compact network can, however, offer fewer alternative departures when disruption occurs, so passengers with cruises, separate tickets or other fixed arrangements should allow a sensible connection buffer.
Good to know
Flying with Cayman Airways — what to expect
Inter-Island Aircraft
Flights serving Cayman Brac and Little Cayman may use small Twin Otter aircraft. Cabin space and overhead storage are more limited than on the airline’s Boeing services.
Baggage Rules Vary
Baggage allowances can differ by fare, cabin and route, particularly between international and inter-island flights. Confirm the allowance shown on your booking before packing.
Allow Connection Time
The compact schedule may provide limited same-day alternatives following a delay or cancellation. Leave extra time when connecting to a cruise, another airline or a separately ticketed flight.
Business Class Availability
Business class is offered on applicable jet-operated services but is not a feature of the small inter-island aircraft. Check the aircraft and cabin displayed during booking.
Direct Island Links
Cayman Airways offers nonstop links from Grand Cayman to several Caribbean and US cities. These flights can remove the need to connect through a larger regional gateway.
Network overview
Where Cayman Airways flies
Cayman Airways operates 21 routes to 10 destinations across 5 countries, its longest sector reaching Georgetown to New York (2,481 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Cayman Airways flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Georgetown → New York
2,481 km · GCM → JFK
The longest sector in the Cayman Airways network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Cayman Airways
Notable destinations on Cayman Airways's network.
KXGeorgetowndirectKXCayman BracdirectKXLittle CaymandirectKXHavanadirectKXKingstondirectKXLa CeibadirectKXMiamidirectKXMontego BaydirectKXNew YorkdirectKXTampadirectDestination list is indicative of Cayman Airways's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Cayman Airways — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the prices it displays.
- Cayman Airways primarily operates from Owen Roberts International Airport in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. Cayman Brac is also an important departure point within its inter-island network.
- Lower fares are generally easier to find outside major holidays and peak winter travel periods. Compare flexible dates and book early for popular nonstop routes, since the airline operates a relatively compact schedule.
- Cayman Airways serves exactly 10 destinations across five countries, operating 21 routes.
- Carry-on limits depend on the fare, route and aircraft, with tighter storage constraints possible on Twin Otter inter-island flights. Check the allowance stated on your ticket and the airline’s current baggage guidance before departure.
- The longest Cayman Airways route is Georgetown to New York, covering about 2,481 km nonstop.
- The busiest departure points by route count are Georgetown, Cayman Brac, Kingston, Little Cayman and Miami. Owen Roberts International Airport in Georgetown is the airline’s principal hub.
- Cayman Airways serves Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, plus international destinations including Havana, Kingston, La Ceiba, Miami, Montego Bay, New York and Tampa.