George Town: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
George Town is the capital of Cayman Islands, 3 m (10 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in George Town runs from about 11 h 1 min a day in late December to 13 h 20 min in late June (computed for 19.29° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
George Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,867 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to George Town: every airport, routes and times
Buses to George Town · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Santa Clara, 377 km (Cuba)
- Cienfuegos, 332 km (Cuba)
- Ciego de Ávila, 393 km (Cuba)
- Sancti Spíritus, 357 km (Cuba)
Common questions
Which airport serves George Town?
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.
How big is George Town?
About 29,370 people live in George Town, across 29 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is George Town in?
America/Cayman, currently UTC-5.
What currency is used in George Town?
The Dollar (KYD). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near George Town?
Santa Clara (377 km), Cienfuegos (332 km), Ciego de Ávila (393 km), Sancti Spíritus (357 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.