Port of Spain to Port-au-Prince flights
Port-au-Prince lies 1,456 km (905 mi) north-west of Port of Spain, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Port of Spain | Port-au-Prince | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago | Haiti |
| Population | 49,031 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Port_of_Spain) | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) |
| Nearest large airport | POS, 21 km out | PAP, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Port-au-Prince
Crossing from Trinidad and Tobago into Haiti: money changes from the Dollar to the Gourde (HTG); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +509; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807.
Airports at each end
Leaving Port of Spain
Port of Spain is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piarco International Airport (POS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB, 92 km).
Arriving in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,974 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,974 ft | 122 ft |
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Staying in Port-au-Prince
Our booking partner lists 38 places to stay in Port-au-Prince. Of the 30 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 1,777 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Port-au-Prince from Port of Spain?
1,456 km (905 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Port of Spain.
How long does it take to get from Port of Spain to Port-au-Prince by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port of Spain and Port-au-Prince?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Port of Spain to Port-au-Prince flights?
Typically Piarco International Airport (POS) to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP).
What currency do I need in Port-au-Prince?
The Gourde (HTG).
Where can I stay in Port-au-Prince?
Our booking partner lists 38 places to stay in Port-au-Prince, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.