London to Port of Spain (LHR–POS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

You need a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. Immigration at Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad or A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) in Tobago issues a stamp on arrival. Extensions are available through the Immigration Division in Port of Spain. Yellow fever vaccination may be checked if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country.

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Port of Spain run about 9 hours 30 minutes on British Airways. The Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) trades at roughly 6.80 TTD per $1. US dollars are widely accepted, especially in tourist areas and Tobago. No vaccination requirements for travelers arriving directly from the UK. The inter-island air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago takes about 20 minutes on Caribbean Airlines.

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.