Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Piarco Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Coldest airport in the world I have ever been to. Other than that, not a bad experience. – gowest
POS Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Piarco International Airport.
What to Expect
Piarco Airport (code: POS) has two small terminals, North and South. Unless you’re flying VIP, you’ll be in the modern North Terminal, which handles all commercial traffic. Amenities include a variety of shops and eateries, with at least one eatery open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. For added comfort while you wait, see Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Piarco Airport
Overnight sleepers say a night here is fairly decent, but nothing to write home about. Airport staff don’t seem to mind sleepers. Try a 24 hour eatery for some decent seating or bring a sleeping bag to spread out on the floor. A sweater will help combat cold air conditioning. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
V.I.P. Flyers’ Club – Location: Airside, Upper Level. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Piarco Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Piarco Airport:
- Airport Inn – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trincity Trinidad Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. Reservations are required. » Check Rates
- Piarco Village Suites – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Airport Suites Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Port of Spain, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Piarco Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Arcade – There are games available at Amusement Games Plus, Ground Floor.
Art in the Airport – The walls of the arrival corridor features local art, history and culture.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside, 1st Floor.
Banking Services – Banco de Reservas offers full-service banking. Location: 1st Floor, landside. Hours: 9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM.
Currency Exchange – The First Citizens’ Bureau de Change, located near the Customs exit, or Millennium Finance – Cambio, located to the left of the staircase at Duty Free.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is available as well as a small selection of shops selling souvenir type items.
Food & Drink – Church’s Chicken is open 24 hours. Location: Landside, Ground Floor near Baggage Claim area. You will also find a good variety of restaurants landside and airside.
Family Services – There is a kid’s zone in the airport.
Information desk – Located in the main atrium and open 24 hours a day.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – According to a reader update in January 2019, luggage storage is no longer available.
Medical Services – Medical assistance is available 24 hours a day. Look for an airport customer service agent for assistance.
Mobile Charging – There is a solar mobile charger available outside the Atrium at the airport. Plug in and let the sun charge your electronics.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader says “Local sims can be purchased and activated right outside immigration at the bmobile kiosk.
If traveling out of the country, it’s behind the stairs that go to the security checkpoint in duty free.” (October 2023)
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Port of Spain airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • American Airlines • British Airways • Caribbean Airlines • Copa Airlines • JetBlue • LIAT • Rutaca • Surinam Airways • Trans Guyana Airways • Turpial Airlines • United Airlines • Venezolana • WestJet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
The airport is connected to the Port of Spain via a city bus. The bus runs from approximately 5:45AM – 7:00PM (to the airport) and 6:30AM – 8:15PM (from the airport). At the time of this update, a ticket cost $4.00 and can be purchased at the airport or on board the bus.
Car Rentals
Car rentals are available onsite through the following companies: A’s Car Rental • Allan Dickson Executive • Auto Center Limited • Avis • Budget • Econo • Europcar • Exclusive Car Rentals • Hertz • Kalloo’s Rentals • Neal & Massy • Save-a-Lot Car Rentals • Singh’s Auto Rentals • Xtra Lease.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside the arrivals area 24 hours a day.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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