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✈️ Cheap flights to Trinidad and Tobago
Compare fares to Trinidad and Tobago from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Piarco Intl (POS). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Trinidad and Tobago
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS | Piarco Intl | Port of Spain | Main |
| TAB | A.N.R. Robinson Intl | Scarborough | Main |
Piarco International Airport near Port of Spain is the main gateway, with some international flights also landing at Tobago's ANR Robinson Airport; ferries and short flights link the two islands.
📅 Best time to fly to Trinidad and Tobago
Best: January-May – the dry season, with sunny days, lower humidity and Carnival in February or early March.
Cheaper shoulder season: June and December – some rain returns but crowds are smaller; June is also turtle season.
Avoid: No bad time – August-November is wettest and most humid, but the islands lie mostly south of the main hurricane belt.
Weather by month in Port of Spain
- 31°Jan⛅
- 31°Feb☀️
- 32°Mar☀️
- 32°Apr☀️
- 33°May⛅
- 32°Jun🌧
- 31°Jul🌧
- 32°Aug🌧
- 32°Sep🌧
- 32°Oct🌧
- 32°Nov🌧
- 31°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Trinidad and Tobago
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Port of Spain | 7,092 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| New York → Port of Spain | 3,556 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Port of Spain | 6,327 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Port of Spain | 4,341 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| Miami → Port of Spain | 2,612 km | 3 h 50 min | |
| San Francisco → Port of Spain | 6,750 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Toronto → Port of Spain | 4,078 km | 5 h 35 min | |
| Paris → Port of Spain | 7,227 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Port of Spain | 7,675 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Port of Spain | 12,089 km | 15 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Port of Spain | 13,779 km | 17 h 15 min* | |
| Mumbai → Port of Spain | 14,008 km | 17 h 35 min* | |
| Singapore → Port of Spain | 17,916 km | 22 h 15 min* | |
| Sydney → Port of Spain | 15,812 km | 19 h 45 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Trinidad and Tobago
- Port of Spain – The lively capital of colonial mansions around the Queen's Park Savannah and the beating heart of Carnival.
- Maracas Bay – Trinidad's most popular beach, framed by green hills and famous for bake and shark.
- Caroni Swamp – A mangrove reserve where thousands of scarlet ibis, the national bird, roost at sunset.
- Northern Range – Forested mountains with waterfalls, hiking trails and world-class birdwatching.
- Pigeon Point – A postcard beach of white sand and turquoise water with a much-photographed thatched jetty.
- Speyside – A quiet fishing village that is a gateway to excellent diving and Little Tobago island's seabirds.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
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Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Flights to Trinidad and Tobago: questions
What is the main airport in Trinidad and Tobago?
The main international airport is Piarco Intl (POS) in Port of Spain. Other airports with scheduled flights include Scarborough (TAB).
How long is the flight from London to Trinidad and Tobago?
A nonstop flight from London to Port of Spain covers about 7,092 km and takes around 9 h 15 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Trinidad and Tobago?
January-May – the dry season, with sunny days, lower humidity and Carnival in February or early March.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Trinidad and Tobago?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: June and December – some rain returns but crowds are smaller; June is also turtle season.
Do I need a visa to fly to Trinidad and Tobago?
It depends on your passport. See our Trinidad and Tobago visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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