Airport
Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP)
Gregorio Luperón International Airport is the main gateway to Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic's Amber Coast. Compare transfer options to Puerto Plata city centre, Playa Dorada, Sosúa, Cabarete and nearby resort areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Gregorio Luperón International Airport
Gregorio Luperón International Airport is the main airport serving Puerto Plata and the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Opened in 1979, it was developed to connect travellers with the Amber Coast and remains a key gateway for visitors heading to the region's resorts.
Located around 18 km from central Puerto Plata, near Sosúa, the airport provides domestic and international connections and serves leisure and business travellers arriving in the north of the country. Its single terminal handles arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor, keeping passenger flows straightforward.
Travelers can reach Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Sosúa and Cabarete by taxi, private transfer, rental car or local buses that stop on the main road near the airport. Journey times to nearby resort areas typically range from about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the destination and traffic.
With duty-free shopping, cafés, a VIP lounge, currency exchange, Wi-Fi and accessibility services, the airport offers the practical facilities expected at a regional international gateway while remaining compact and easy to navigate.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gregorio Luperón International Airport operates through one main passenger terminal serving both domestic and international flights. Arrivals are handled on the ground floor, while airline check-in and departures are located on the first floor, so passengers do not need to move between separate terminal buildings.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gregorio Luperón International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Gregorio Luperón International Airport to hotels, resorts and private addresses in Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Sosúa and Cabarete.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing along the Amber Coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car at the airport for independent travel around Puerto Plata, the north coast and nearby resort towns.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, resorts, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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