Travelling from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is Castries's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS) jetting off from here.
Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Castries.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Castries to POS. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Castries
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF)
Located around 72 kilometres from central Castries, UVF can be reached in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart UVF reach their destination on time.
Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
You can book a direct Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS) plane ticket with departures from Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU). Work out whether leaving from SLU works best for your plans.
Caribbean Airlines operates direct flights from Castries to POS out of SLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
On the SLU to POS route, Caribbean Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
The most punctual carrier is Caribbean Airlines. Its Castries George F. L. Charles Airport to Piarco International Airport flights arrive without delay 67.74% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Castries to SLU in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Castries George F. L. Charles Airport the day before your Castries to POS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Castries George F. L. Charles Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Reserve a hotel close to POS if you have a late flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Castries to Piarco International Airport flight.
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
Central Port Of Spain is around 31 kilometres from Piarco International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Currently, $295 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Castries to Piarco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $645. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Castries to POS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Castries to Piarco International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Port Of Spain. August is when most people book flights from Castries to Piarco International Airport (POS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Port Of Spain is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Castries to POS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Castries to Piarco International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Port Of Spain
Once you've booked your flight from Castries to Piarco International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Port Of Spain:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Holy Trinity Cathedral, Queen's Park Savannah and Royal Botanical Gardens are must-do's during your Port Of Spain adventure.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
You've seen Port Of Spain, now it's time to discover more of Trinidad and Tobago. Journey about 97 kilometres northeast to Scarborough to check off its leading sights. From Orange Hill Nature Ranch to Fort King George and Scarborough Botanical Garden, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
