Airport

BQN Rafael Hernandez Airport

Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) serves Aguadilla. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop4
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto Rico
Elevation72 m

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The airport in numbers

Rafael Hernandez Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rafael Hernandez Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 58,406 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 739,848 in 2019.

Passengers / year
58,406
as of 2020
Peak traffic
739,848
in 2019
Elevation
72 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2014–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Rafael Hernandez Airport to Aguadilla

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rafael Hernandez Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Aguadilla ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rafael Hernandez Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: JetBlue Airways · Spirit Airlines · United Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rafael Hernandez Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rafael Hernandez Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Aguadilla shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rafael Hernandez Airport to the centre of Aguadilla?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Rafael Hernandez Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Rafael Hernandez Airport to Aguadilla?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Rafael Hernandez Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rafael Hernandez Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Orlando, New York, Newark, Fort Lauderdale. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rafael Hernandez Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rafael Hernandez Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rafael Hernandez Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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About this page

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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes