Airport
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport serves the city of Puerto Vallarta and the wider Banderas Bay area, including Riviera Nayarit resorts such as Nuevo Vallarta, Sayulita and Punta Mita. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Zona Romántica, marina areas and nearby coastal towns.
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About Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is the main air gateway for Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Riviera Nayarit region on Mexico's Pacific coast. Named after former Mexican president Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, it serves both domestic and international air traffic and welcomes a large number of leisure travelers each year.
Located about 7.5 km from central Puerto Vallarta and around 16 km from Nuevo Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, the airport sits close to Banderas Bay. It has a 3,100-metre runway and a single main passenger terminal with Concourse A for domestic flights and Concourse B for international services, alongside a general aviation terminal and FBO for private flights.
The airport is connected to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit by taxis, shuttle services, buses, private transfers and car rental, making it easy to continue to downtown, the Zona Romántica, marina areas and coastal resort towns such as Nuevo Vallarta, Sayulita and Punta Mita.
With shopping, dining, lounges, duty-free stores and onward travel options, the airport functions as a convenient gateway for visitors arriving in the Banderas Bay area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Puerto Vallarta International Airport operates a single main passenger terminal with two concourses. Concourse A handles domestic flights, while Concourse B is a satellite building connected by walkway serving international flights. A separate general aviation terminal and FBO serve private flights, and a new Terminal 2 is under construction.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to hotels, the city centre, Zona Romántica and resorts across Riviera Nayarit.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Puerto Vallarta.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Puerto Vallarta International Airport for independent travel around Banderas Bay and onward journeys to Riviera Nayarit.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Puerto Vallarta International Airport, hotels, event venues and coastal destinations.
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