West Palm Beach to Big Ambergris Cay (PBI–MBAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to Big Ambergris Cay
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
650 mi 1h 50m nonstop

PBI–MBAC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBI → MBAC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
MBAC → PBI
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →

Other ways to reach Big Ambergris Cay from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Harold Charles International Airport.
Metric PBI→MBAC MIA→MBAC
Distance from PBI 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 1h 50m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Harold Charles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Big Ambergris Cay is 0 hours the same as West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · MBAC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Big Ambergris Cay.
Distance & Flight Time
650 mi / 1,047 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.

The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

PBI–MBAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Big Ambergris Cay route.
Route details
Distance650 mi / 1,047 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: MBAC
IATA / ICAOMBAC / MBAC
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to MBAC flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Harold Charles International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 650 miles.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PBI to MBAC

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Harold Charles International Airport (MBAC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to MBAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to MBAC is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 650 miles (1,047 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).