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PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport

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Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) serves Port-au-Prince, about 6 km northeast of Port-au-Prince. 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.

IATAPAP
ICAOMTPP
ServesPort-au-Prince
From centre6 km
Non-stop12
Airlines14
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Elevation37 m

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The airport in numbers

Toussaint Louverture International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Toussaint Louverture International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.9M passengers in 2017.

Passengers / year
1.9M
as of 2017
Elevation
37 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
United States Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Toussaint Louverture International Airport to Port-au-Prince

The airport is about 6 km northeast of Port-au-Prince, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 minmetered
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From PAP to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Jacmel46 km65 min—
Gonaïves105 km110 min—
Cap-Haïtien132 km138 min—
Les Cayes160 km168 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Port-au-prince ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 14 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · Air France · Delta Air Lines · JetBlue Airways · US Airways · Air Caraïbes · Omskavia Airline · Spirit Airlines · Air Canada · Aereonautica militare

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Toussaint Louverture International 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport

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

Rates in Port-au-prince shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Toussaint Louverture International Airport to the centre of Port-au-Prince?
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. The airport is about 6 km northeast of Port-au-Prince, about 19 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Toussaint Louverture International 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport to Port-au-Prince?
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 Toussaint Louverture International 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport?
About 12 destinations, including New York, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Pointe-a-pitre. 14 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 Toussaint Louverture International 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Toussaint Louverture International 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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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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