San Juan Luis Munoz SJU Airport Overview
San Juan Munoz International Airport SJU is the busiest airport within the Caribbeans and is not only the final destination for many travelers, but is also a transfer hub for flights from the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe and Canada, whose passengers continue to other Airports within Puerto Rico or to other Caribbean island destinations. Note that Puerto Rico adheres to Atlantic Standard Time (AST) (EST +1; GMT -4) year-round!
The Airport is located in the town of Carolina, 9 miles/ 14 km southeast of the the capital city of San Juan, on the Island of Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea. Quick access to the City is offered via the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge over the Bay. Motorway Pr-17 connects to major highway Pr-26 Expreso Loiza / Baldoriorty de Castro which (to the west) passes Isla Verde, Ocean Park & Condado sectors which are tourist areas, into Old San Juan.
With two long runways and an estimated 8.5 million passengers a year, Luis Munoz Marin Airport is served by major and minor, national and international airlines offering direct or connecting flights to all points of the globe.
NOTE:
1. The Airport can now serve as port of entry for flights to/from Cuba (restricted to 'purposeful' travel - passengers need to be either close relatives of Cuban residents, or be involved in the medical or agricultural business sectors, or travel for educational or religious purposes.
2. American Eagle, a major carrier to the Caribbean islands via turboprop planes, does not go directly to the other islands, but only via its hub at San Juan Munoz Airport.
3. When transferring from Munoz Airport to another Caribbean island keep in mind that turboprop aircraft need adjust according to the weather, and 'flying around' the weather may take considerably longer, leaving you waiting at Munoz for your connectiona long time!
The on-Airport Best Western San Juan Airport Hotel (tel. 787-791-1700 /fax 1248) - 'steps from American Arlines counter' - offers a business center.
San Juan Munoz International Airport has one passenger terminal with Concourses A through E. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
Parking options at SJU Airport include the multi-level Parking Garage (which is surrounded by the passenger terminal, and is open 24/7; and the Long-term parking lot with 2,000 spaces.
Rental car counters for major rental agencies are located in Concourse E, and courtesy phones are in the Arrivals area.
To get from San Juan Munoz Airport to your destination you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi or limo or using one of the many door-to-door shuttles or courtesy hotel shuttles available at the Airport. A ground transportation desk offers information and books tickets.
1. White vans take you to the Old San Juan Cruise Ship Piers - a 45-minute transfer.
2. Buses to Old San Juan need to be paid in coins only (approx. $0.75-$1) - you find the bus stop on the upper departure level, at the right d, which has a sign "Parada" & shows departure times. Take Buses B40 or C45 to the next stop Isla Verde and switch to the A5 bus to Old San Juan bus station which is near Cruise Ship Pier 4.
3. A ferry service runs in San Juan at Pier 2 across the bay to Catano.
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Address:
37250 Airport Station
San Juan, PR 00937 0250
United States - Website for San Juan Luis Munoz: http://www.prpa.gobierno.pr
- Phone: (787) 791 4670
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San Juan Luis Munoz SJU Airport Update History
- Updated SJU Airports page - May 15, 2012
- Updated SJU Direct Flights page - Apr 18, 2012
- Updated SJU Main Terminals page - Mar 15, 2012
- Updated SJU Airlines Served page - Jan 6, 2012
- Updated SJU Airport Intro page - Jan 6, 2012
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SJU Delays: 15 mins or less.
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