Caribbean Travel - Directions and Visitor Info

Cayman Brac is a British Crown Colony Located 480 miles south of Miami in the Western Caribbean, 89 miles from Grand Cayman and 5 miles from Little Cayman.

Cayman Island Entry Requirements

Beginning December 31, 2005, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative implemented changes for travel to and from the Caribbean. A passport is now required to travel to the Cayman Islands, effective 12/31/2005.

Travel to Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman is served by American Airlines, which provides 3 arrivals each day, each flight connecting in Miami. American Airlines provides the most service to Grand Cayman.

Northwest Airlines provides seasonal (winter) service connecting in Miami, as well as non-stop service from Detroit and Memphis. Northwest provides excellent service from Richmond, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Denver, SEA-TAC, Phoenix, and the California cities.

USAirways has non-stop service from Charlotte and direct service from Philadelphia. USAir offers convenient service from most cities in the northeast as well as many cities in the mid-west. Call 1-800-594-0843 for a discounted fare.

Continental Airlines offers non-stop service from Newark (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) and daily service from Houston Intercontinental.

United Airlines has a relationship with Cayman Airways and provides 3 arrivals each into Grand Cayman, all 3 flights connecting in Miami with the segment to Grand Cayman provided by Cayman Airways.

Delta Airlines offers non-stop service from Atlanta. Delta with their hub in Atlanta provides very convenient service from many cities including Houston, LAX, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and others.

Cayman Airways has several flights each day from Miami and serves Tampa & Ft. Lauderdale 3-4 times each week, Houston International with a non-stop early evening flight 3-4 times each week, Boston with an afternoon flight on Fridays, and Chicago with an afternoon flight on Saturdays.

British Airways provides service from London (3 flights each week).

Air Jamaica also offers air service to Grand Cayman.

There are also several charters that run on a periodic basis from Dallas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Toronto, and the UK.

Getting to Cayman Brac

Inter-island service between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac is provided by Cayman Airways and Island Air.

Cayman Airways has several flights each day from Miami, from the Tampa & Ft. Lauderdale area 3–4 times each week, and from Houston International with a non-stop early evening flight 3–4 times each week. Recently, CAL also announced direct service from Chicago on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Cayman Express has also added flights to the Brac aboard their new turbo prop Twin Otters (De Havilland DHC-6-300) aircraft. Seven days a week flights depart Grand Cayman at 7:40am, arriving into Cayman Brac at 8:20am, depart Grand Cayman at 9:45am, with a stopover in Little Cayman, arriving Cayman Brac at 10:40am, departing Grand Cayman at 2:40pm, arriving Cayman Brac 3:20pm, and departing Grand Cayman 4:45pm, with a stop in Little Cayman, arriving Cayman Brac at 5:40pm. Call 1-800-594-0843 for discounted fares.

Cayman Brac can also be accessed by private plane or boat. Specific entry information can be obtained through the Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority.

Cayman Airways Luggage Restrictions

For international flights and jet service to Cayman Brac, weight limit is 55lbs per bag (maximum 2 bags) and paying for overweight baggage is not permitted.  Please check the airline you are flying with for their international weight restrictions.  When traveling to Cayman Brac or Little Cayman via the Twin Otter Service;  Baggage allowance is 55 lbs per person (combined weight) and only one 15 lb carry-on, any excess will be charged  $.50 US per pound.

When You Arrive on Cayman Brac

Soon we will be greeting you at the Resort. Before you land on our island, you will clear customs in either Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac, depending on your air itinerary. Upon arrival in Cayman Brac, claim your luggage and exit the airport. Immediately outside the door, vans will be waiting to take you to our Resort. The transfer service is licensed via government contract and only they are able to transfer guests.