Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Also known as: San Juan Airport, SJU Airport, San Juan International Airport, Puerto Rico Airport, Aeropuerto de San Juan. Formerly Isla Verde International Airport.
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Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is the main airport of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It sits in the municipality of Carolina, next to the Isla Verde beach area east of the city.
JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines link it with dozens of cities on the US mainland, while Avianca, Copa Airlines, Arajet and Iberia fly to Bogotá, Medellín, Panama City, Santo Domingo, Punta Cana and Madrid. Cape Air and other regional carriers connect it with Vieques, Culebra, the US and British Virgin Islands and nearby islands.
The airport has two terminals: Terminal A on the south side and the larger Terminal B in the center, whose concourses are lettered B, C and D.
Isla Verde hotels are about five minutes away, and Old San Juan is roughly 15 minutes by car. Travelers also head to Condado, the San Juan cruise piers, Fajardo for ferries and El Yunque National Forest, Dorado and Rincón on the west coast.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Aerostar Airport Holdings, under a 40-year lease from 2013
- Owner
Puerto Rico Ports Authority
- Passengers per year
About 13.6 million in 2025
- Runways
Two runways, 3,170 m and 2,443 m long
- Opened
1955, as Isla Verde International Airport
Arrival tips for Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Puerto Rico is a US territory, so if you fly in from the US mainland there is no immigration or customs check: you walk straight to baggage claim. On an international flight you go through US Customs and Border Protection primary inspection, collect your bags and then pass customs and agriculture checks, which takes about 15 to 45 minutes; US entry rules such as a visa or ESTA apply.
Baggage claim is on the arrivals level (Level 1) of Terminals A and B, along with the ground transportation area.
Outside baggage claim, taxis wait at the stands on the arrivals level of Terminal A and Terminal B. Fares are regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, and airport dispatchers at the stands can help. Uber pickups are at the west end of Terminal A and at columns 16 to 19 outside Terminal B, and pre-arranged private cars pick up at Terminals A and B; use these marked areas rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.
Puerto Rico uses Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year with no daylight saving time, and the currency is the US dollar. The weather is warm and humid year-round.
Ground transportation
A taxi or rideshare suits most travelers, since Isla Verde, Condado and Old San Juan are all within about 15 minutes of the airport.
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Taxis wait at the stands on the arrivals level of Terminals A and B, with fares regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The ride to Old San Juan takes about 15 minutes; lines can form when several flights land together.
Rideshare
Uber picks up at the west end of Terminal A and at columns 16 to 19 outside Terminal B baggage claim. Waits can grow at peak arrival times.
Private transfer
Pre-arranged private and executive cars pick up passengers at Terminals A and B. It is the easiest option for groups or longer trips to Fajardo, Dorado or Rincón, but you need to book ahead.
Bus to Isla Verde and Old San Juan
Public buses stop on the upper (departures) level: route T5/D53 serves Isla Verde and Old San Juan, D53 serves Condado and the Convention Center, and E40 runs along Avenida Piñero. The bus to Old San Juan takes about 50 minutes and is awkward with large bags.
Rental car
About 14 rental companies operate at SJU. A car is useful for El Yunque, Fajardo or the west coast, but city traffic and parking in Old San Juan can be difficult.
Moving between terminals
- 1
Walk landside
Terminals A and B are connected inside the building near the check-in desks, so you can walk between them without going outdoors.
- 2
Walk airside
After security, the concourses are linked by covered walkways. The farthest gates are about 0.6 miles apart, roughly a 15-minute walk.
- 3
International connections
If you arrive on an international flight and connect, you collect your bags, clear immigration and customs, recheck them and go through security again.
Terminals
Terminal A
The south-side terminal with its own check-in hall and gates A1 to A8, used mainly by JetBlue and a few smaller carriers. The main taxi stand is on its arrivals level.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Avelo Airlines, JetBlue, Tradewind Aviation
Terminal B
The larger central terminal, where most airlines check in. Its concourses B, C and D handle US domestic, international and regional island flights.
Airlines commonly assigned here: American Airlines, Arajet, Avianca, Cape Air, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, InterCaribbean Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Juan airport from Old San Juan?
Old San Juan is roughly 15 minutes by car from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, depending on traffic. The route follows the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway (PR-26) west toward the historic district and the cruise piers. Public bus routes T5 and D53 also run there from the airport, but the bus trip takes about 50 minutes.
Is San Juan airport in San Juan?
Not exactly. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is in the municipality of Carolina, just east of San Juan and next to the Isla Verde beach area. It is the main airport serving San Juan and the whole of Puerto Rico. Isla Verde hotels are about five minutes away, and downtown San Juan is roughly 15 minutes by car.
How many terminals does San Juan airport have?
San Juan airport has two terminals, A and B. Terminal A is on the south side with gates A1 to A8 and its own check-in hall. Terminal B is the larger central building, where most airlines check in, and its gates are spread across concourses B, C and D. The two terminals are connected inside the building near check-in.
Which terminal does JetBlue use at San Juan airport?
JetBlue operates from Terminal A at San Juan airport, together with Tradewind Aviation. Most other airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier, Avianca, Copa, Iberia and Cape Air, use Terminal B, the larger central terminal. Assignments can change, so check your airline's information or the departure screens before heading to the airport.
How do taxis work at San Juan airport?
Taxis wait at stands on the arrivals level of Terminal A and Terminal B, where airport dispatchers help passengers find a cab. Fares from the airport are regulated by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, which publishes a fare sheet for the main areas such as Isla Verde, Condado and Old San Juan. The ride to Old San Juan takes about 15 minutes.
Is there public transport from San Juan airport?
Yes. Public buses stop on the upper, departures level of the terminals. Route T5/D53 serves Isla Verde and Old San Juan, D53 goes to Condado's Ashford Avenue and the Convention Center, and E40 runs along Avenida Piñero. Buses are the cheapest option but slow, taking about 50 minutes to Old San Juan, and are tight with luggage.
Where is the Uber pickup at San Juan airport?
Uber is the rideshare company listed by the airport. Pickups are at the west end of Terminal A outside baggage claim, and at columns 16 to 19 outside Terminal B baggage claim. Follow the signs on the arrivals level, check which terminal you are in before requesting a car, and confirm the car's plate number before you get in.
Do I need a passport to fly to San Juan airport?
US citizens flying from the US mainland do not need a passport, because Puerto Rico is a US territory and these are domestic flights; a valid ID is enough. Travelers on international flights clear US Customs and Border Protection at SJU, and the usual US entry rules apply, including a visa or an approved ESTA for eligible nationalities.
How far is San Juan airport from Fajardo?
Fajardo is about 49 km (30 miles) east of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport by road. Travelers go there for the ferries and flights to Vieques and Culebra, the marinas and El Yunque National Forest, which lies on the way. Cape Air also flies directly from SJU to Vieques and Culebra if you prefer to skip the drive.
What time zone and currency does Puerto Rico use?
Puerto Rico uses Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so it matches US Eastern time in summer and is one hour ahead in winter. The currency is the US dollar. The weather is warm and humid year-round, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November.
Who runs San Juan airport and how busy is it?
Aerostar Airport Holdings has run Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport since 2013 under a 40-year public-private partnership, while the Puerto Rico Ports Authority owns it. The airport handled about 13.6 million passengers in 2025, up from about 13.2 million in 2024. It has two runways and opened in 1955 as Isla Verde International Airport.
How do I get between terminals at San Juan airport?
Terminals A and B are connected landside near the check-in desks, so you can walk between them indoors. After security, covered walkways link the concourses, and the farthest gates are about 0.6 miles apart, roughly a 15-minute walk. Passengers connecting from an international flight must collect bags, clear customs, recheck them and pass security again.