Flying from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Castries. Explore your options departing from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) or Hewanorra Airport (UVF) when booking your flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS).
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Castries to Piarco International Airport flight.
Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Castries.
Take your pick of 7 direct services each week between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Piarco International Airport (POS). This is the busiest route, with Caribbean Airlines offering a 5am departure from SLU to POS.
To ensure you get on your flight from Castries to POS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS) leave from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport with Caribbean Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from SLU.
The top choice among passengers flying between SLU and POS is Caribbean Airlines.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Caribbean Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 68.85% of the time.
SLU is around 3 kilometres from central Castries. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near George F. L. Charles Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
74.74% of flights taking off from George F. L. Charles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
UVF is approximately 56 kilometres from central Castries. It'll take 1 hour 10 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
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74.57% of flights out of Hewanorra Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Reserve a hotel close to POS if you're catching a late flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS)
156 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Castries to Piarco International Airport. Return flights start from 292 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Castries to POS, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Castries to Piarco International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS). Visit Port Of Spain in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Castries to POS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Castries to Piarco International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Port Of Spain
Start your Port Of Spain trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Blue Basin Waterfall, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes are top attractions which should feature on every Port Of Spain itinerary.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Port Of Spain is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north-east of Port Of Spain, a trip to Scarborough will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Fort King George, Scarborough Botanical Garden and St. Andrews Anglican.
Where to next? Find your way to Plymouth. It's roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Port Of Spain and boasts highlights including Fort James (Fort Jacobus) and Mystery Tombstone.
