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Nearest Airport to Puerto Plata: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Puerto Plata is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cibao International Airport (STI), 44 km away.

Closest airport POP Gregorio Luperon International Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international STI Cibao International Airport 44 km · 27 mi · ~47 min by car

Airports near Puerto Plata

  1. 1
    Gregorio Luperon International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Regional Airports in Dominican Republic Meet & Greet →
    POP 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    Cibao International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicSantiago, Dominican Republic · International Airports in Dominican Republic Meet & Greet →
    STI 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  3. 3
    Samaná El Catey International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicSamana, Dominican Republic · Regional Airports in Dominican Republic Meet & Greet →
    AZS 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  4. 4
    La Isabela International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicLa Isabela, Dominican Republic · Regional Airports in Dominican Republic
    JBQ 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  5. 5
    Cap Haitien International Airport Flag of HaitiCap Haitien, Haiti · International Airports in Haiti
    CAP 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  6. 6
    San Isidro Air Base Flag of Dominican RepublicSan Isidro, Dominican Republic · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Dominican Republic
    — 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  7. 7
    Maria Montez International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicBarahona, Dominican Republic · Regional Airports in Dominican Republic
    BRX 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Salt Cay Airport Flag of Turks and Caicos IslandsSalt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands · Airfield Airports in Turks and Caicos Islands
    SLX 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
  9. 9
    Las Américas International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic · International Airports in Dominican Republic Meet & Greet →
    SDQ 186 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min
  10. 10
    JAGS McCartney International Airport Flag of Turks and Caicos IslandsCockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands · Regional Airports in Turks and Caicos Islands
    GDT 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Puerto Plata; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Puerto Plata?

The nearest airport to Puerto Plata is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cibao International Airport (STI), 44 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Puerto Plata?

Cibao International Airport (STI) is 44 km from Puerto Plata in a straight line — roughly 47 min by car.

What other airports are near Puerto Plata?

Cibao International Airport (STI) — 44 km, Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) — 115 km and La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) — 155 km.

How long does it take to get from Puerto Plata to Gregorio Luperon International Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.