GCMUpdated October 25, 2026

Lounges, facilities and services at Owen Roberts International Airport

George Town · Cayman Islands

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VIP lounges at GCM

Which VIP lounges are at George Town airport (GCM), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.

Owen Roberts International Airport features dedicated lounge spaces for eligible travellers.

Departures Area

Sir Turtle Club Lounge

Location: Departures hall, post-security screening.

Opening Hours: Open in alignment with scheduled Cayman Airways flight operations.

Amenities: Comfortable seating, hot and cold beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi access, computer workstations, television, and reading materials.

Access: Cayman Airways Business Class passengers and qualifying Sir Turtle Club frequent flyer programme members.

Other Lounges

VIP / Diplomatic Lounge

Access: Exclusively reserved for government officials, visiting heads of state, and diplomatic dignitaries, managed directly by the Cayman Islands Government Protocol Office. Commercial passengers and third-party lounge memberships are not admitted.

Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.

Lounge access with Priority Pass

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Facilities and services

The passenger terminal provides an array of amenities to ensure a pleasant travel experience.

Finance and Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: Complimentary wireless internet access in the departure concourse.
  • ATMs: Cash machines located in the public terminal areas.

Food and Dining

Dining venues are available before and after security, including an upper-level sit-down restaurant as well as airside snack bars and cafes serving refreshments and light meals.

Shopping and Duty-Free

Duty-free stores in the departures lounge offer Caribbean spirits, fine cigars, local rums, fragrances, and cosmetics. Additional retail outlets sell souvenirs, beachwear, confectionery, and local jewellery.

Baggage Services

  • Lost and Found: The Lost & Found department is situated on the second level of the terminal and operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (telephone: +1 345 926 1943; email: [email protected]).
  • Luggage Storage: For aviation security reasons, there are no luggage lockers or left-luggage facilities at the airport.

Additional Services

  • Meet & Greet Service: Official CIAA fast-track assistance for customs and immigration clearance (fee of CI$ 50.00 / USD 61.00 per passenger, free for children under 3).
  • Postal and Key Drop: Mail drop box and car rental key return boxes located in the public concourse.
  • First Aid: Dedicated medical first aid station and automated external defibrillators (AED) placed throughout the building.

How to get into a lounge

  1. Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
  2. Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at GCM and how many guests you can bring.
  3. Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
  4. Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.

Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at GCM.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a lounge at George Town airport (GCM) without a business class ticket?

Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.

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