# PLS — Providenciales International Airport > Machine-readable reference for PLS. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/pls HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/pls Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/pls.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/PLS.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T07:53:41.142+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Providenciales International Airport - IATA: PLS - ICAO: MBPV - City: Providenciales - Country: TC (TC) - Timezone: America/Grand_Turk - Distance from city: 2.4 km (1.5 mi) SE of Downtown Providenciales - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .38M - Official website: https://tciairports.com/airports/providenciales-international-airport ## Overview Welcome Providenciales International Airport (PLS) isn’t about luxury lounges or extensive shopping but about timing and expertise. This small island gateway is notorious for its crowds in a single terminal, especially during midday arrivals and weekend departures. While amenities may be limited, knowing how to navigate the terminal can greatly improve your experience. For instance, consider the paid Fast Track services or timing your arrivals and departures to sidestep the peak congestion. At a glance With around 380,000 passengers a year and situated a mere 1.5 miles southeast of downtown Providenciales, PLS operates through its Main terminal, catering to American Airlines, British Airways, and Delta Air Lines among others. Most passengers face disembarking via steps directly onto the tarmac, requiring a manageable carry-on due to the lack of jet bridges. Terminals & layout The Main terminal functions as the central hub, guiding travelers through immigration and customs processes that, on busy Saturdays, might consume 60 to 90 minutes. Expect lines for US flights that stretch into the check-in area. If you’d like to bypass some of these queues, look into the Fast Track TCI servic… ## Terminals (1) - **Providenciales International Airport Passenger Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/terminals/main ## Dining (7) - **Arrivals Snack Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/arrivals-snack-bar - **Coffee Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/coffee-kiosk - **Island Café** — Main · Café · Local · $ · 6 am – 8 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/island-cafe-main - **Local Cuisine Restaurant** — Main · Local · Caribbean · $$ · 6 am – 8 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/local-cuisine-restaurant-main - **Outdoor Terrace Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/outdoor-terrace-bar - **Tropical Bar** — Main · Bar · Local · $ · 6 am – 8 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/tropical-bar-main - **Upstairs Restaurant and Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/restaurants/upstairs-restaurant-and-bar ## Lounges (4) - **Amex Centurion Lounge** — Main · access: Amex Centurion · 6 am – 8 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/lounges/amex-centurion-lounge-main - **Atlantic Aviation FBO Lounge** — access: General aviation, private access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/lounges/atlantic-aviation-fbo-lounge - **Independent Lounge** — Main · access: Day pass · day pass: 30 · 6 am – 8 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/lounges/independent-lounge-main - **Priority Pass Lounge** — Main · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · 6 am – 8 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/lounges/priority-pass-lounge-main ## Shops (10) - **Beach Essentials Stand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/beach-essentials-stand - **Duty Free Shop** — Main · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/duty-free-shop-main - **Electronics Store** — Main · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/electronics-store-main - **Fashion Boutique** — Main · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/fashion-boutique-main - **Liquor and Tobacco Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/liquor-and-tobacco-corner - **Local Gifts Stand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/local-gifts-stand - **News and Snacks Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/news-and-snacks-kiosk - **Souvenir Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/souvenir-kiosk - **Souvenir Shop** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/souvenir-shop-main - **Travel Essentials Store** — Main · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/shops/travel-essentials-store-main ## Parking (8) - **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/ev-charging - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $15.00/day, $1.50/hr, $100.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/long-stay-parking - **Main Public Car Park** — Short-term · $25/day, 2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/main-public-car-park - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $10.00/day, $1.00/hr, $70.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $20.00/day, $2.00/hr, $140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/short-stay-parking - **Staff Parking Area** — Staff only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/staff-parking-area - **Unpaved Overflow Lot** — Overflow URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/unpaved-overflow-lot - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $30.00/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **Public Bus Service** — Bus · 45-60 min · $1–$3 per ride on local minibuses (reported range) · Irregular; roughly every 10–20 min on main corridors during daytime, with reduced evening/Sunday service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/bus - **Pre-Booked Hotel Transfers** — Shuttle · 15–25 min drive airport → Grace Bay; typically <10 min wait if driver is tracking flights · $30–$50 per person airport → Grace Bay (commonly cited range for resort-arranged transfers; some properties include it for free in packages) · Operates on demand per booking; tied to guest flight schedules URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/pre-booked-hotel-transfers - **Private Car Services** — Car service · 15–20 min airport → Grace Bay in normal traffic · $80–$150 per vehicle one‑way airport → Grace Bay (range reported for private SUVs/vans depending on size and extras) · Pre‑booked, on demand; no walk‑up rank URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/private-car-services - **Rental Car Counters** — Car rental · 5–10 min drive airport → Grace Bay once in the car; 10–60 min possible wait at counters on peak days · $45–$80 per day for a basic car in high season (reported typical range; varies by agency/season) · Rental desks generally align with flight schedules; major agencies operate daily but not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/rental-car-counters - **Resort Shuttle Pick-Up Zone** — Hotel shuttle · 15–25 min drive from pickup zone → Grace Bay resorts · Often included in resort packages; where charged separately, typically $20–$30 per person airport → Grace Bay · Timed to specific guest arrivals; not a turn‑up‑and‑go service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/resort-shuttle-pick-up-zone - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 15-20 min · /nonexistent · /nonexistent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/rideshare - **Shared Van Taxis** — Shared taxi · 20–35 min including 1–3 hotel stops · $16–$20 per person airport → Grace Bay in shared van (reported range) · Essentially continuous while flights arrive; vans depart when sufficiently full URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/shared-van-taxis - **Airport Shuttle Service** — Shuttle · 30-40 min · $20–$30 per person airport → Grace Bay (typical for shared resort/transfer shuttles, per reports) · Operates only for booked flights/guests; no walk‑up timetable URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/shuttle - **Local Taxi Service** — Taxi · 15-20 min · $16–$20 per person airport → Grace Bay (typical reported range; official tariff varies by zone) · On‑demand whenever flights arrive; no fixed timetable URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/taxi - **Taxi Rank** — Taxi · 5–30 min wait for a taxi depending on arrival bank; 15–20 min drive to Grace Bay · $16–$20 per person airport → Grace Bay from taxi rank (reported typical range) · Taxis queue continuously while flights arriving; no fixed schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pls/transport/taxi-rank ## Insider tips - _Time_: Arrive exactly two hours before your flight for smoother processing; extra time causes bottlenecks without speeding up proceedings. - _Insider_: Grab a drink and relax at the upstairs open-air bar for the best view and less crowded space, accessible to all travelers. - _Money_: Fast Track TCI at $75 could save hours during peak seasons, offering quicker passage through immigration and security. - _Avoid_: Sidestep the downstairs bar queues and aim for the terrace upstairs where space and service are better. - _Quiet_: The Atlantic Aviation FBO Lounge offers a serene alternative for charter or business flight passengers. - _Avoid_: Keep two and a half hours between separate flights to handle immigration and re-check-in smoothly. - _Time_: For weekend departures, expect standing room only at the gates—charged devices or power banks can be convenient. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/PLS.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/pls/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/pls/departures — HTML page with live departures