Flights to Puerto Plata
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Puerto Plata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,595 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 44 km (27 mi) | 8,595 ft | 565 ft |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport (regional) | POP | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,108 ft | 15 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,595 ft, STI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 565 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Puerto Plata
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 169 km (105 mi) | about 58 min |
| Puerto Plata to Havana | Cuba | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Puerto Plata to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,022 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Puerto Plata to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Puerto Plata to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Puerto Plata to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 222 km (138 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Puerto Plata to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Puerto Plata to Kingston | Jamaica | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Puerto Plata to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Puerto Plata to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Puerto Plata to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 161 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 170 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| Puerto Plata to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Puerto Plata to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 1,433 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Puerto Plata to Carrefour | Haiti | 228 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,023 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Puerto Plata to Montería | Colombia | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Puerto Plata to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Puerto Plata to Miami | United States | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Puerto Plata to Shanghai | China | 14,196 km (8,821 mi) | about 18 h 57 min |
| Puerto Plata to Chongqing | China | 14,519 km (9,022 mi) | about 19 h 22 min |
| Puerto Plata to Chengdu | China | 14,376 km (8,933 mi) | about 19 h 11 min |
| Puerto Plata to Guangzhou | China | 15,225 km (9,460 mi) | about 20 h 16 min |
| Puerto Plata to Shenzhen | China | 15,279 km (9,494 mi) | about 20 h 20 min |
| Puerto Plata to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,103 km (5,035 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Puerto Plata to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,598 km (10,314 mi) | about 22 h 2 min |
| Puerto Plata to Wuhan | China | 14,388 km (8,941 mi) | about 19 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Puerto Plata?
Cibao International Airport (STI) is the closest large airport at 44 km (27 mi). The others, POP, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is STI from Puerto Plata city centre?
44 km (27 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Puerto Plata on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.