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Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico's primary gateway to the Caribbean and beyond.

Opened

1955

Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the Caribbean, serving San Juan, Puerto Rico. Named after Puerto Rico's first elected governor, it handles tens of millions of passengers annually and serves as a major hub for travel throughout the Caribbean basin. The airport is operated by Aerostar Airport Holdings under a long-term lease agreement with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, a public-private partnership that took effect in 2013. It underwent significant renovation and modernization efforts following that transition. Situated in the Isla Verde area of Carolina municipality, just east of San Juan, the airport offers extensive connections to the continental United States, Latin America, and Europe, making it a critical transportation hub for both residents and tourists.

Terminals

The airport features a single main terminal building with two concourses, Concourse A and Concourse C, housing dozens of gates for domestic and international operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and the Tren Urbano metro system, which connects the airport area to downtown San Juan.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at SJU include American Airlines, which uses it as a hub, along with JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and several regional and international carriers.

Notable facts

›Named after Luis Muñoz Marín, Puerto Rico's first democratically elected governor.
›Consistently ranked as the busiest airport in the Caribbean region by passenger traffic.
›Aerostar Airport Holdings, a joint venture partly owned by Highstar Capital and Flughafen Zürich, took over operations in 2013.
›The airport served as a critical logistics hub for hurricane relief efforts following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
›IATA code SJU reflects the historical Spanish name 'San Juan.'

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

SJU → AXA9K · CNA

SJU → CPX9K · BNI

SJU → EIS9K · CNA

SJU → MAZ9K · CNA

SJU → NEV9K · CNA

SJU → STT9K · CNA

SJU → STX9K · CNA

SJU → VIJ9K · BNI

SJU → VQS9K · CNA

SJU → CCSAA · 738

SJU → CLTAA · 321

SJU → DFWAA · 757

SJU → DOMAA · SF3

SJU → EISAA · SF3

SJU → FDFAA · SF3

SJU → JFKAA · 757

SJU → MIAAA · 738 757

SJU → ORDAA · 738

SJU → PHLAA · 757 767 320

SJU → PTPAA · SF3

SJU → VIJAA · DHT

SJU → VQSAA · DHT

SJU → ATLAF · 73H 753 757

SJU → ATLAM · 757 753

SJU → BOGAV · 319

SJU → JFKAY · 757

SJU → ATLAZ · 757 753

SJU → BDLB6 · 320

SJU → BOSB6 · 320

SJU → DCAB6 · 320

SJU → EWRB6 · 320

SJU → FLLB6 · 320 E90

SJU → JAXB6 · E90

SJU → JFKB6 · 320

SJU → MCOB6 · E90 320

SJU → ORDB6 · 320

SJU → PBIB6 · E90

SJU → PUJB6 · 320

SJU → SDQB6 · E90 320

SJU → STIB6 · E90

SJU → STTB6 · E90

SJU → STXB6 · E90

SJU → SXMB6 · E90

SJU → TPAB6 · 320

SJU → DOMBB · SF3

SJU → EISBB · SF3

SJU → FDFBB · SF3

SJU → LRMBB · SF3

SJU → PTPBB · SF3

SJU → PUJBB · SF3

SJU → SDQBB · SF3

SJU → SKBBB · SF3

SJU → STIBB · SF3

SJU → STTBB · DHT SF3

SJU → STXBB · SF3 DHT

SJU → SXMBB · SF3

SJU → VIJBB · DHT

SJU → VQSBB · DHT

SJU → PTYCM · E90 73G

SJU → FRADE · 767

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B16 routes Airbus A32016 routes Boeing 75714 routes Boeing 737-80011 routes Embraer 19010 routes CNA8 routes 73W8 routes 73H7 routes Boeing 757-3007 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter6 routes CNT5 routes Airbus A3214 routes

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City & Place Guide

Where Caribbean beaches meet 500 years of Spanish history.

San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, blends colonial grandeur with vibrant modern culture on the northeastern coast of the island. The cobblestone streets of Old San Juan are lined with colorful 16th-century buildings, massive Spanish fortresses, and lively plazas that pulse with salsa music after dark.

Beyond the historic district, neighborhoods like Condado and Santurce offer upscale hotels, trendy restaurants, and a buzzing arts scene. Whether you're after surf, history, nightlife, or outstanding food, San Juan delivers an experience unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean.

•Castillo San Felipe del Morro — iconic 16th-century fortress with sweeping ocean views
•Castillo San Cristóbal — largest Spanish fort in the Americas with rich military history
•Old San Juan — colorful colonial streetscape perfect for walking and exploring
•El Yunque National Forest — only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System, a short drive away
•Condado Beach — calm, accessible urban beach ideal for swimming and sunbathing
•Santurce Arts District — vibrant murals, galleries, and the renowned Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

Getting around: Old San Juan is best explored on foot; the free trolley connects major landmarks within the walled city. Rideshares like Uber and local taxis are widely available for trips to Condado, Miramar, and Santurce. Public buses (AMA) serve the metro area at low cost but can be slow, and a Tren Urbano rail line links the suburbs to Santurce for a quick, affordable ride.

Best time: Visit from mid-January through April for sunny skies, lower humidity, and reduced hurricane risk.

Local food: Don't leave without trying mofongo (mashed fried plantains with garlic and pork), fresh seafood at La Placita de Santurce, and a cold Medalla beer or a classic piña colada, said to have been invented in San Juan.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

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Encyclopaedia

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, previously known as Isla Verde International Airport, is the main international airport of Puerto Rico serving the capital municipality of San Juan and its metropolitan area since 1955. Named after Luis Muñoz Marín, the first popularly elected governor of the archipelago and island, the 1,600 acre airport is located in the beachfront resort district of Isla Verde in the municipality of Carolina, about 4 to 7 miles east of the Milla de Oro financial district in Hato Rey barrio, Condado resort area and Isla Grande secondary airport in Santurce barrio, and Old San Juan historic quarter in San Juan Islet. SJU processed 13,643,689 total passengers in 2025, making it the busiest airport in Puerto Rico and the insular Caribbean.

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