InterCaribbean Airways
A scheduled regional airline based in the Turks and Caicos Islands, connecting island communities and Caribbean gateways with a fleet suited to short regional routes.
About InterCaribbean Airways
InterCaribbean Airways is a privately owned scheduled airline headquartered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It was founded in 1991 as InterIsland Airways, later operated as Air Turks and Caicos, and adopted the interCaribbean Airways identity in 2013. Its branding reflects a focus on linking Caribbean destinations without requiring every journey to connect through a mainland hub.
Providenciales is the airline's primary hub and busiest departure point, supported by operations from Grand Turk, South Caicos, Cap Haitien and Kingston. Its network comprises 18 routes serving 9 destinations across 5 countries. These include domestic links within the Turks and Caicos Islands and international services to the Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Aircraft types used by the airline include the Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia regional turboprop and Beechcraft twin-piston aircraft. These relatively small aircraft are appropriate for short sectors and airports where traffic volumes or infrastructure may not support larger jets. Flights generally use a single economy-class cabin, with service designed around practical regional transportation rather than extensive premium amenities.
InterCaribbean Airways is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It also does not operate a widely established frequent-flyer programme comparable with those of larger international carriers. Travellers should therefore assess each fare primarily on its included baggage, change conditions and overall itinerary rather than expecting alliance-wide status benefits, mileage earning or lounge access.
The airline's principal strength is its direct connectivity between Caribbean islands, which can reduce the need for indirect routings through the United States or other distant gateways. The trade-off is that small-aircraft regional operations can offer less cabin space and may be more sensitive to weather or operational disruption. Passengers should allow sensible connection time, especially when combining separate tickets.
Good to know
Flying with InterCaribbean Airways — what to expect
Small Aircraft Operations
Many services use compact regional aircraft with less cabin and storage space than a mainline jet. Pack lightly and be prepared for larger cabin bags to be checked at the aircraft.
Check Fare Conditions
Baggage inclusions and change rules may vary by fare and route. Review the conditions shown during booking rather than assuming all economy tickets include the same allowances.
Allow Connection Time
Weather and operational changes can affect short island services. Build a reasonable buffer into connections, particularly when onward travel is booked on a separate ticket.
Direct Island Links
The network can provide useful nonstop journeys between Caribbean islands that might otherwise require a lengthy connection through another country.
Document Requirements
International routes still require the appropriate passport and entry documents even when the flight is short. Check immigration and transit requirements for every country in the itinerary.
Network overview
Where InterCaribbean Airways flies
InterCaribbean Airways operates 18 routes to 9 destinations across 5 countries, its longest sector reaching Nassau to Providenciales (643 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities InterCaribbean 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
Nassau → Providenciales
643 km · NAS → PLS
The longest sector in the InterCaribbean 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 InterCaribbean Airways
Notable destinations on InterCaribbean Airways's network.
JYProvidencialesdirectJYGrand TurkdirectJYSouth CaicosdirectJYCap HaitiendirectJYKingstondirectJYNassaudirectJYPort-au-PrincedirectJYPuerto PlatadirectJYSantiagodirectDestination list is indicative of InterCaribbean Airways's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
InterCaribbean 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
- Fares are often lower when booked in advance and outside major holidays or peak Caribbean travel periods. Compare flexible dates and review the total price, including baggage or change fees.
- InterCaribbean Airways flies to 9 destinations across 5 countries, operating 18 routes.
- The longest route is Nassau to Providenciales, covering about 643 km nonstop.
- InterCaribbean Airways serves destinations in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Cities and islands served include Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Nassau, Cap Haitien, Port-au-Prince, Kingston, Puerto Plata and Santiago.
- Providenciales International Airport is InterCaribbean Airways's primary hub and busiest departure point. Grand Turk and South Caicos are also important operating airports within its network.
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- Carry-on limits depend on the fare and aircraft, and smaller regional aircraft may have restricted overhead storage. Check the current allowance on the airline's website and expect larger cabin bags to be placed in the hold when necessary.
- The busiest departure hubs are Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Cap Haitien and Kingston, in that order by number of routes.