Why go
- Capital of the Cayman Islands.
- Served by Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM).
History
George Town is the capital and largest city in the Cayman Islands, located on Grand Cayman. It was named after King George III. As of 2025, the city had a population of 47,009, making it the largest city of all the British Overseas Territories.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Cayman Airways KX (737-300, DHT) · 9 routes: Cayman Brac, Chicago, Havana, Kingston, La Ceiba, Little Cayman, Miami, New York, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, 737-800) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 3 routes: Houston, Newark, Washington
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, 737-800) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- Air Canada AC (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Toronto
- British Airways BA (767) · 1 route: Nassau
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- Patriot Airways P4 (L4T) · 1 route: La Ceiba
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GCM has direct flights to 18 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Miami, Charlotte, La Ceiba, New York, Philadelphia…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Royal Watler Cruise Terminal, 0.4 km); routes include Camana Bay - Kaibo Yacht Club.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for George Town, Cayman Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.