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Port-of-Spain

Port of Spain is the capital and chief port of Trinidad and Tobago. With a municipal population of 49,867 (2017), an urban population of 81,142 and a transient daily population of 250,000, it is Trinidad and Tobago's third largest municipality, after Chaguanas and San Fernando.

Type CityPopulation 49,867

Why go

  • Capital of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Served by A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB).

History

Port of Spain is the capital and chief port of Trinidad and Tobago. With a municipal population of 49,867 (2017), an urban population of 81,142 and a transient daily population of 250,000, it is Trinidad and Tobago's third largest municipality, after Chaguanas and San Fernando.

Airports

Piarco International Airport (POS) 18 km to the centre
Port of Spain, TUP, TT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Caribbean Airlines, Leeward Islands Air Transport, Conviasa, Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv)…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Miami, Point Salines, Willemstad, Zandery, Castries… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 21 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) 90 km to the centre
Scarborough, TOB, TT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Caribbean Airlines, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Antigua, Bridgetown, New York, Port-of-spain (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
Guiria Airport (GUI) 91 km to the centre
R, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Port of Spain Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Tobago Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Port of Spain Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Water Taxi Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Cruise Terminal & Immigration
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Port of Spain - San Fernando Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Port of Spain - Scarborough Ferry
Ferry route · Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Ferry Service
Outdoor
Scarborough - Port of Spain Ferry
Ferry route · Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Ferry Service
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: POS has direct flights to 21 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Miami, Point Salines, Willemstad, Zandery, Castries…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Port of Spain Terminal, 3 km); routes include Port of Spain - San Fernando Ferry, Port of Spain - Scarborough Ferry, Scarborough - Port of Spain Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port-of-Spain. 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.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing