ARRIVAL

ARRIVAL BY AIRPLANE

The international airport in Trinidad is the Piarco International Airport and it is 27km / 15 miles from the capital, Port of Spain. ANR Robinson International Airport is located 13km/8 miles from Tobago’s capital, Scarborough at the southern end of the island.

Travel between Trinidad and Tobago is easy, via several scheduled flights between airports which is a 25-minute flight time for the cost of US$24 return or high speed ferry from capital city to capital city, which takes 2 1/2-hours at a cost of US$15 return.

SAFETY

Visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings at all times. It is advisable – as it generally is everywhere – to adhere to the following safety tips:

• Avoid carrying around large quantities of jewellery or money.
• Store expensive items in your hotel safe.
• Avoid isolated areas after dark.
• Lock cars at all times.
• Use an official tour guide for excursions.
• In Trinidad and Tobago licensed taxis have a number plate that begins with ‘H’.
• Ask your hotel reception/tourist office representative for assistance.