Which airport should I fly into for Puerto Plata?

For long-haul and international flights, Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) is the main gateway near Puerto Plata. The closest airport, Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Puerto Plata?

The nearest is about 8 mi (13 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Puerto Plata?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Puerto Plata

The closest airports to Puerto Plata, DO: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Puerto Plata, DO is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
POP	Gregorio Luperon International AirportPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	International
STI	Cibao International AirportSantiago, Dominican Republic	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	International
COZ	Constanza Dom Re AirportCostanza, Dominican Republic	62 mi / 99 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
AZS	Samana El Catey International AirportSamana, Dominican Republic	71 mi / 115 km	2 hr 8 min	International
EPS	Arroyo Barril AirportArroyo Barril, Dominican Republic	92 mi / 148 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
JBQ	La Isabela International AirportLa Isabela, Dominican Republic	96 mi / 155 km	2 hr 14 min	International
CAP	Cap Haitien International AirportCap Haitien, Haiti	98 mi / 158 km	2 hr 17 min	International
BRX	Maria Montez International AirportBarahona, Dominican Republic	110 mi / 177 km	2 hr 33 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) is the most convenient at about 8 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Puerto Plata. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with POP.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near POP saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Puerto Plata is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road.