Why go
- Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- Served by South Caicos Airport (XSC).
History
South Caicos is the seventh-largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, with a land area of 21.2 square kilometres. South Caicos is known for excellent fishing, both deep-sea and bone fishing, and scuba diving. South Caicos was formerly a salt exporter; the island still hosts a network of salt pans as a reminder of the industry. Today, the island's main income is derived from small-scale commercial fishing.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Aereonautica militare JY (BE9) · 2 routes: Cockburn Town, Providenciales
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- PB Air 9Q (CNT) · 1 route: Cockburn Town
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.
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 South Caicos Airport (XSC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: XSC has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Cockburn Town, Providenciales).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for South Caicos. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.