Airline guide
Cayman AirwaysIATA code KX
Baggage allowances, fare rules, check-in cut-offs and contact details for Cayman Airways. Policy figures are read from Cayman Airways’s own published pages and each one shows where it came from and when we checked it.
- Home country
- Cayman Islands
- Busiest markets
- Georgetown, Cayman Brac, Kingston
- By route count · route data Jul 2026
- Destinations
- 10 in 5 countries
- Route data Jul 2026
Cayman Airways at a glance
Cabin bag size
- Cabin bag size
- 55 x 35 x 23 cm
Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)Full rules: Cabin bag sizeCabin bag weight
- Economy
- 1 cabin bag up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs) + 1 personal item
- Business & First
- 1 cabin bag up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs) + 1 personal item
Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)Full rules: Cabin bag weightChecked bag
- Economy
- 2 pieces up to 25 kg (55 lbs) each included free on most routes
Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)Full rules: Checked bagOnline check-in
- Online check-in opens
- 24 hours before departure
Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)Full rules: Online check-inAirport check-in closes
- Domestic
- 30 minutes before departure (Cayman Brac / Little Cayman)
- International
- 60 minutes before departure
Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)Full rules: Airport check-in closesCustomer service
- Customer service phone
- +1 345 949 2311
Verified 5 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)Full rules: Customer service
Cayman Airways carry-on baggage allowance
Cayman Airways sets carry-on limits by type of service: international jet, domestic jet and domestic propeller.
| Cabin | Carry-on weight |
|---|---|
| Economy | 1 cabin bag up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs) + 1 personal item Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Business & First | 1 cabin bag up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs) + 1 personal item Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab) |
- Personal item
- On jet services, one personal item up to 38 inches (14”L x 14”W x 10”H) and 15lbs, such as a briefcase, purse, small laptop or camera case.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- Cabin bag weight
- No weight limit is stated for the jet-service carry-on bag. On domestic propeller service the only carry-on allowed is one bag up to 38 inches (14”L x 14”W x 10”H) and 15lbs.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
Cayman Airways checked baggage allowance
Each checked bag must not exceed 62 linear inches (157 cm) and 55 lbs; passengers can check up to 8 bags, with fees.
| Cabin | Checked allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy | 2 pieces up to 25 kg (55 lbs) each included free on most routes Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Business | 3 pieces up to 25 kg (55 lbs) each included Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab) |
| First | 3 pieces up to 25 kg (55 lbs) each (Business Class is top cabin) Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab) |
- Size and weight limits
- Each checked bag up to 62 linear inches (157 cm) total length + width + height and not exceeding 55 lbs.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- International fees
- International flights, tickets issued on/after Nov. 1, 2025: Economy Class pays USD 30 each for the 1st and 2nd bag if paid on the website or app via Manage My Booking (USD$35 via the call center, ticket office or at check-in), USD 75 for the 3rd bag; Business Class gets the first 3 bags free.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- Domestic jet
- Domestic jet service between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac: Business Class 3 bags free, Economy Class 2 bags free. Additional bags: USD 30 up to 55 lbs, USD 60 for 56 – 70 lbs, USD 90 for 71 – 99 lbs.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- Domestic propeller
- Twin Otter or Saab flights to or from Cayman Brac or Little Cayman: 55 lbs. per person (combined weight of up to 2 pieces); excess US$0.50 per pound between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac/Little Cayman, US$0.25 per pound between Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- Overweight oversize
- Overweight bags: US$50 per bag weighing 56lbs-70lbs (not exceeding 99lbs). Oversized bags (over 62 and up to 120 linear inches): US$75 per bag up to 55lbs.
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
What Cayman Airways’s cheapest fare includes
- Lowest fare
- Super Saver, Economy, Business Class
- Seat selection
- Included on Economy and Business Class; fee on Super Saver until check-in.
- Changes and cancellations
- Super Saver non-refundable; Economy/Business allow low-fee changes or full refund.
Cayman Airways cabins and aircraft
Choose a seat by location and legroom, or accept a free seat assignment at check-in. Use your flight seat map because options vary with the aircraft.
- Seat options
- Standard Economy, Business Class leather recliners (B737 MAX 8).
- Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reserved or random
- Free advance seat selection for Economy and Business; fee or check-in assignment for Super Saver.
- Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
- Family seating
- Cayman Airways automatically seats children under 12 with an accompanying adult.
- Verified 6 Oct 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
If your Cayman Airways flight is delayed or cancelled
These are standards published by the carrier for delays and cancellations. On codeshares or interline itineraries, the operating carrier is responsible.
- Care
- Refreshments, meals, phone access, and hotel vouchers for overnight delays caused by airline control.
- Rebooking and refunds
- Choice of full refund or rebooking to destination free of charge for cancellations or delays >3 hours.
- Compensation
- US DOT and CAACI passenger protection guidelines apply.
Cayman Airways check-in times and airport cut-offs
- Online check-in opens
- 24 hours before departure
- Domestic check-in closes
- 30 minutes before departure (Cayman Brac / Little Cayman)
- International check-in closes
- 60 minutes before departure
- Boarding closes
- 15–20 minutes before departure
How to contact Cayman Airways
- Conditions of carriage
- caymanairways.com/contract-of-carriage (opens in a new tab)
- Verified 4 Sep 2026caymanairways.com (opens in a new tab)
Where Cayman Airways flies
Source: Originfacts route-network dataset, built from TravelPayouts route data (updated 2026-07). Not verified by hand.
We track 21 Cayman Airways routes serving 10 destinations across 5 countries.
- Destinations
- 10
- Countries
- 5
- Routes tracked
- 21
- Longest route
- 2,481 km
Busiest markets by route count
- Georgetown8 routes
- Cayman Brac2 routes
- Kingston2 routes
- Little Cayman2 routes
- Miami2 routes
A market may include more than one airport.
Longest route in the dataset
2,481 km great-circle distance between the two airports.
Common questions about flying Cayman Airways
What size cabin bag can I take on Cayman Airways?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 55 x 35 x 23 cm.
How heavy can my Cayman Airways carry-on bag be?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 1 cabin bag up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs) + 1 personal item.
What is the Cayman Airways Economy checked baggage allowance?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 2 pieces up to 25 kg (55 lbs) each included free on most routes.
When can I check in online with Cayman Airways?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 24 hours before departure.
When does Cayman Airways check-in close for domestic flights?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 30 minutes before departure (Cayman Brac / Little Cayman).
When does Cayman Airways check-in close for international flights?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 60 minutes before departure.
What is the Cayman Airways customer service phone number?
According to Cayman Airways’s own website (caymanairways.com, checked 5 Oct 2026): +1 345 949 2311.
How many destinations does Cayman Airways fly to?
Originfacts tracks 10 Cayman Airways destinations across 5 countries, on 21 routes.
Where is Cayman Airways based?
Cayman Airways is based in Cayman Islands. In the Originfacts route dataset, its busiest market is Georgetown, followed by Cayman Brac, Kingston and Little Cayman.
What aircraft appear on Cayman Airways routes?
The routes we hold name Boeing 737-300 and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter. That dataset accumulates over time, so treat it as a record of what has flown rather than a current fleet list.
What is the longest Cayman Airways route?
Georgetown to New York, at 2,481 km.
Sources and verification
Baggage, fare, check-in, disruption and contact figures are published only when they are read from Cayman Airways’s own pages or a named regulator, and each one shows the page and the date it was checked. Where sources disagree we show both and publish neither. Route and destination figures come from the Originfacts route dataset and show its date instead; they are not verified by hand.
- Carry-onVerified 4 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026
- Checked bagsVerified 4 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026
- Cheapest fareVerified 6 Oct 2026
- Cabins & aircraftVerified 6 Oct 2026
- Delays & cancellationsVerified 6 Oct 2026
- Check-inVerified 6 Oct 2026
- ContactVerified 4 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026
- Where they flyRoute data, Jul 2026Originfacts route-network dataset, built from TravelPayouts route data