A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) Guide: Scarborough / Crown Point, Trinidad and Tobago

A.N.R. Robinson International Airport is Tobago’s main airport and the entry point for the island’s beaches, reefs, rainforest, and resort areas. It is much smaller than Piarco but very convenient if your stay is in Crown Point, Store Bay, Pigeon Point, or southwestern Tobago. Most traffic is the short POS-TAB shuttle, but there are also selected international leisure links through Caribbean Airlines, British Airways, Condor, and seasonal networks.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
Short codes	TAB / TTCP
Also searched as	Tobago Airport, Crown Point Airport, ANR Robinson Airport
City and country	Scarborough / Crown Point, Trinidad and Tobago
Practical address	Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago; coordinates 11.149571, -60.831298.
Distance to city	About 2-3 km from Crown Point hotels and roughly 12-15 km from Scarborough.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: Tobago beach holidays, Crown Point, Pigeon Point, Store Bay, Scarborough, and Trinidad-Tobago shuttle flights.
Main route logic: very frequent Port of Spain service plus limited international leisure routes.
Airport style: small island airport with fixed-rate taxis and simple services.
Planning rule: use fixed-fare taxis and watch security guidance even though Tobago feels quieter than Trinidad.

Address and location

Use A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) for flight searches and Tobago Airport, Crown Point Airport, ANR Robinson Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago; coordinates 11.149571, -60.831298.

About 2-3 km from Crown Point hotels and roughly 12-15 km from Scarborough. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Taxi to Crown Point hotels	5-10 min	TTD 60-100 typical	✅ Easiest and fastest transfer.
Taxi to Scarborough / Plymouth	20-45 min	TTD 200-400 typical	🚕 Best for east or north-side stays.
Public bus toward Scarborough	60-75 min	About US$1 equivalent in some route tools	🚌 Cheapest but slower and not ideal with luggage.
Private transfer / resort pickup	10-45 min	Quote required	🧳 Best for villas and remote resorts.

Tobago distances look small, but island roads and hotel location matter. Confirm whether your accommodation is in Crown Point, Scarborough, Black Rock, Castara, or Speyside.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Tobago has no metro. Use taxi, bus, rental car, resort shuttle, or domestic flight to Trinidad.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

Check-in, baggage, cafes/snacks, small shops, car rental, taxi dispatch, and domestic/international passenger handling.
The airport is convenient for beach-area hotels and usually straightforward to navigate.
Car rental can be useful for north-coast beaches, but roads can be narrow and winding.
Flights to Trinidad are frequent enough to support day connections, but leave buffer during peak periods.

The smart rule at TAB is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

FlightConnections lists 3 airlines flying to Tobago from 5 airports as of June 2026 and about 466 monthly arrivals. FlightsFrom lists 4 destinations with 3 airlines. Caribbean Airlines links TAB with Port of Spain and regional points, while British Airways and Condor serve international leisure routes in public schedule data.

Caribbean Airlines is the dominant airline. British Airways and Condor are the key long-haul/leisure names in current public tools.

Cheap routes to check first

Tobago to Port of Spain: frequent and usually the cheapest air route.
Tobago to New York or Barbados via Caribbean Airlines: useful for diaspora and regional links.
Tobago to London or Frankfurt-style leisure routes: compare seasonal direct flights with POS connections.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Tobago is generally more relaxed than Trinidad, but the countrywide Level 3 advisory and state of emergency still matter. Use registered taxis, avoid isolated beaches at night, and keep valuables out of sight.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is A.N.R. Robinson International Airport from Scarborough / Crown Point?

About 2-3 km from Crown Point hotels and roughly 12-15 km from Scarborough.

How much is a taxi from TAB airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at A.N.R. Robinson International Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?