Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Also known as: Puerto Vallarta Airport, Vallarta Airport, PVR Airport.
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Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), officially Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, serves Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico, and the neighboring Riviera Nayarit. It sits inside the city, 1 km north of Marina Vallarta and around 15 to 25 minutes from downtown and the Romantic Zone. Travelers heading to Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Punta de Mita and Sayulita land here too.
Most traffic is tourism from the United States and Canada. Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest and United fly in from their hubs, and WestJet, Air Canada, Flair and Air Transat connect the city with Canada, many routes running only in the winter season. Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico link Puerto Vallarta with Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Tijuana.
All flights use one two-storey terminal. Domestic flights board from Concourse A, in the main building, and international flights from Concourse B, a satellite building connected by a walkway. Arrivals, immigration, customs and baggage claim are on the ground floor.
A new terminal, of more than 68,000 square metres and designed for over 4.5 million passengers a year, is under construction and expected to open in 2027.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)
- Runway
One asphalt runway, 04/22, 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
- Passengers per year
About 6.9 million in 2025
- Destinations
57 destinations, 16 domestic and 41 international, served by 24 airlines (2025)
Arrival tips for Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Arrivals are on the ground floor of the terminal. On an international flight you reach Mexican immigration first: have your passport ready, along with any documents your nationality requires. During busy periods, immigration and customs together can take up to an hour.
Collect your bags at the carousel shown for your flight, and report missing or damaged luggage at your airline's desk before you leave baggage claim. Then go through customs.
Between customs and the exit, timeshare and tour sellers approach arriving passengers, sometimes presenting themselves as transport desks. If you already have a booking, keep walking: most pre-arranged transport waits outside the terminal, past the arrival area.
Taxi stands, car-rental desks, snack bars and souvenir shops are in the arrivals area. Have a little cash in pesos for tips and small purchases, and keep WhatsApp or mobile data ready so you can reach your driver.
Construction of the new terminal may change access roads and pickup points, so follow the signs on the day.
Ground transportation
A pre-booked transfer suits most travelers heading to Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit; taxis work well for short hops into Puerto Vallarta.
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A driver meets you outside the terminal and goes straight to your hotel or rental in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita, Sayulita or San Pancho. The most comfortable choice with luggage or a group.
Authorized airport taxi
Taxi stands are in the arrivals area. Downtown and the Romantic Zone are around 15 to 25 minutes away, but airport taxis charge more than pre-booked rides.
Shared shuttle
Shuttle vans serve hotels in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. Cheaper per person, but the trip takes longer while other passengers are dropped off.
Rental cars
Car-rental desks are in the ground-floor arrivals area.
Terminals
Airlines can change concourse with the season, so check your boarding pass or airline app.
Concourse A
Domestic flights, in the main building, with five gates: gates 1 to 3 upstairs with jet bridges and gates 4 and 5 boarding from the apron. Shops, food stands and a VIP lounge.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Concourse B
International flights, mainly from the United States and Canada, in a satellite building linked to the main terminal by a walkway. Fifteen gates on two floors, restaurants, duty-free shops and a VIP lounge.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Air Canada, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Flair Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, World2Fly
New terminal (under construction)
More than 68,000 square metres, designed for over 4.5 million passengers a year. Expected to open in 2027; dates may change.
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
ATMs and currency exchange
ATMs and currency-exchange services are available. Check the displayed exchange rate and fees before accepting a conversion offered by an ATM or card terminal.
Restaurants and food stands
Food stands in Concourse A, and restaurants and food stands in Concourse B. Choice may be limited early in the morning or late at night.
Duty-free shopping
Duty-free shops are in Concourse B, the international satellite, after security.
Snack bars and souvenir shops
Snack bars and souvenir shops are in the ground-floor arrivals area.
Car-rental desks
Car-rental counters are in the arrivals area on the ground floor.
Lost luggage
For baggage that does not arrive or is damaged, contact your airline's baggage-service desk before leaving the terminal.
Airport lounges
Concourse A VIP Lounge
In the domestic departures area. Access through an eligible ticket, membership or paid entry; check hours and conditions with the lounge.
Concourse B VIP Lounge
In the international satellite. Access through an eligible ticket, membership or paid entry; check hours and conditions with the lounge.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Ask your airline for wheelchair service or other help when you book, or at least 48 hours before you fly. Assistance is arranged by the airline and its ground-handling company.
Reduced mobility
Some gates board directly from the apron rather than by jet bridge. Tell your airline in advance if you need help boarding or leaving the aircraft.
Service animals
Confirm the documents and travel conditions for a service animal with your airline before you fly.
Assistance on arrival
If you requested assistance, tell the cabin crew before you leave the aircraft so airline staff can meet you.
Parking
Public parking is available at the terminal. Tariffs, payment methods and long-stay conditions can change, so check the posted rate board on entry and keep your parking ticket safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official name of Puerto Vallarta airport?
Puerto Vallarta's airport is officially called Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, after the former Mexican president. Travelers, airlines and booking sites usually just call it Puerto Vallarta International Airport or PVR. Its IATA code is PVR and its ICAO code is MMPR, so look for PVR on your ticket and baggage tags.
How far is Puerto Vallarta airport from downtown?
Puerto Vallarta airport is inside the city, 1 km north of Marina Vallarta, and around 15 to 25 minutes by road from downtown and the Romantic Zone. Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit lie to the north, across the state line in Nayarit, so trips to Bucerías, Punta de Mita or Sayulita take longer than trips into the city.
How many terminals does Puerto Vallarta airport have?
Puerto Vallarta airport has one terminal with two concourses. Domestic flights use Concourse A in the main building, and international flights use Concourse B, a satellite building connected by a walkway. Arrivals, immigration, customs and baggage claim are all on the ground floor. A new terminal is under construction and expected to open in 2027.
How long does immigration take at Puerto Vallarta airport?
Immigration and customs together can take up to an hour at Puerto Vallarta airport during busy periods, such as winter weekends when many flights from the United States and Canada land close together. At quieter times it is usually faster. Keep your passport and any travel documents in your carry-on so you are ready at passport control.
Are there lounges at Puerto Vallarta airport?
Yes. Puerto Vallarta airport has a VIP lounge in each concourse: one in Concourse A for domestic flights and one in Concourse B, the international satellite. Entry depends on your ticket, a lounge membership or paid access, and hours vary with the flight schedule, so check the conditions with the lounge before you fly.
How early should I arrive at Puerto Vallarta airport for my flight?
A common guideline is to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight from Puerto Vallarta. Allow more time during holidays and the winter high season, and while construction of the new terminal changes access roads and drop-off points. Always follow your airline's own recommendation.