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POP Gregorio Luperon International Airport

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Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) serves Puerto Plata, about 13 km east of Puerto Plata. 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.

IATAPOP
ICAOMDPP
ServesPuerto Plata
From centre13 km
Non-stop14
Airlines12
TimezoneAmerica/Santo Domingo
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Gregorio Luperon International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gregorio Luperon International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 645,064 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.8M in 2000.

Passengers / year
645,064
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.8M
in 2000
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gregorio Luperon International Airport to Puerto Plata

The airport is about 13 km east of Puerto Plata, about 27 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~19 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~27 minmetered
Private transfer~27 minfixed upfront
Car rental~27 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From POP 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.)
Santiago de los Caballeros36 km51 min—
Samaná143 km151 min—
Santo Domingo160 km168 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gregorio Luperon 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 Puerto Plata ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gregorio Luperon International Airport

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

Airlines here: Air Transat · Aereonautica militare · Air Canada · Condor Flugdienst · XL Airways France · United Airlines · US Airways · American Airlines · WestJet · Air Berlin

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gregorio Luperon 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport

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

Rates in Puerto Plata shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gregorio Luperon International Airport to the centre of Puerto Plata?
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 13 km east of Puerto Plata, about 27 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Gregorio Luperon 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport to Puerto Plata?
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 Gregorio Luperon 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport?
About 14 destinations, including Toronto, Miami, Providenciales, New York. 12 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 Gregorio Luperon 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gregorio Luperon 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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