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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 21 direct destinations
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800, ATR, 767) · 14 routes: Bridgetown, Caracas, Castries, Fort Lauderdale, Georgetown, Kingston, London, Miami, New York, Orlando, Point Salines, Scarborough, Toronto, Zandery
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Castries, Kingstown, Point Salines, Willemstad
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Point Salines, Porlamar
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (737-300) · 2 routes: Willemstad, Zandery
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, New York
- Surinam Airways PY (737-300) · 2 routes: Willemstad, Zandery
- United Airlines UA (737-800) · 2 routes: Houston, Newark
- AeroMéxico AM (737-700, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- American Airlines AA (757) · 1 route: Miami
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: Hewandorra
- Copa Airlines CM (737-700, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: Hewandorra*
- US Airways US (757) · 1 route: Miami
- 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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800, ATR) · 2 routes: New York, Port-of-spain
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: Antigua
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 1 route: Bridgetown
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
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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 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.