Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Puerto Plata Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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POP Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Puerto Plata Airport, also known as Gregorio Luperón International Airport.
What to Expect
Puerto Plata Airport (code: POP) has a small, recently renovated terminal that primarily services European and North American flights. Several shops and eateries are available, both landside and airside, and a 24-hour eatery is in the food court. WiFi is available inside two airport lounges, which economy class passengers can pay to enter.
Sleeping in Puerto Plata Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. The airport is open 24 hours, and nothing says you can’t stay overnight here. The airport is small and has limited spaces for sleeping or resting. There are no designated sleep or rest zones inside Puerto Plata Airport. If you need to spend the night here, you might be confined to uncomfortable airport seating with annoying armrests. Or the cold tiled floor. In this case, bringing a sleeping mat would be a good idea for extra comfort. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See the Airport Hotels section below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, scroll down to explore more in our Puerto Plata Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
At the time of this update, there were no transit hotels or sleep pods at the airport. The nearest hotels are approx. a 20-minute drive away:
- Casa Colonial Beach & Spa » Check Rates
- Sunscape Puerto Plata » Check Rates
- BlueBay Villa Doradas » Check Rates
- Grand Paradise Playa Dorada » Check Rates
- Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Puerto Plata Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Victorian Room – Location: Airside, Level 1. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- Salon Ambar – Location: Airside, Level 1. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Puerto Plata Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of writing, there is one 24-hour food option (Coffeopolis/Emparedado/Rico Hot Dog, located in the food court on the first level).
We have received reviews that mention 24-hour dining option inside the terminal, but after a search of the airport website, we cannot confirm this. If you plan on staying overnight, come prepared with snacks and drinks, just in case.
According to one report, a Coffeopolis/Emparedado/Rico Hot Dog is in the food court on the first level and open 24 hours. There are also several non-24 hour options located airside and landside. Most fast-food restaurants are found in the food courts on the first and third levels. There is also a full restaurant in terminals A and B, airside, and a small local restaurant landside in the departures area. Most restaurants are open between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and close between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
WiFi is available at Puerto Plata Airport inside the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ] At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.
Security & Safety
At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Puerto Plata Airport, but we have had reports of rude staff.
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by Reservation Bank. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, 1st Level.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available free of charge at the airport.
Banking Services – There are two banks located landside on the first floor (Banreservas and Banco Popular).
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange offices are located on Customs and 2nd Level. Hours: according to flight schedules.
Disabled Services – There are designated handicapped parking spaces.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops are located airside. Additionally, there are four shops located landside on the second level of Terminals A and B. They sell snacks, souvenirs, crafts, textiles, etc.
Family Services – A kid’s play area is near the first-floor food court.
Information Desk – An Information Service counter is available.
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards at the airport’s Post Office. Hours and Location: Unknown.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Area – There is a smoking area airside in the south terminal.
Car Rentals
Avis, Budget and Europcar are among several car rental agencies available on-site.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Fixed-rate taxis are readily available at the airport, and taxi stands are located throughout the area. Confirm the rate for your destination with the driver before starting your trip.
Last updated: 2024-10-10
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.