Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is the primary international gateway to Puerto Rico, serving the capital city of San Juan and its metropolitan area. Although not the only airport on the island, it’s the largest, most accessible, and most well-known, so people usually mean SJU when they say “Puerto Rico Airport”.
The airport is located in the Isla Verde district of Carolina, approximately 4 miles east of San Juan's city center. It was named after Puerto Rico's first elected governor, Luis Muñoz Marín, but previously known as the Isla Verde International Airport.
SJU is the busiest airport in the Caribbean, handling over 13 million passengers in 2024, ahead of Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic.
Major Airlines at SJU - JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Silver Airways
SJU is a hub for 4 regional and private charter airlines:
Air Sunshine: offers regional flights to Caribbean destinations.
M&N Aviation: a luxury private jet charter airline
Silver Airways: regional American airline with regular flights to Florida.
Tradewind Aviation: a small airline with international flights across the Caribbean.
The airport is also an important operating base for Cape Air and Frontier Airlines offering flights all across the States.
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is a focus city for the low-cost airline JetBlue and stands as the largest carrier at the airport with an average of 51 daily flights.
Other airlines with a significant number of flights include Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines.
Internationally, Iberia operates flights to and from Madrid, Copa Airlines flies to Panama, Avianca flies to Colombia, and Air Transat operates seasonal flights to Montreal.
In total, over 35 airlines operate at Luis Muñoz Marín Airport. See the whole list of airlines here.
Terminal Layout and Gates
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport has 4 terminals. Since they are all connected airside and thus are commonly referred to as concourses instead. Terminal A has a dedicated security checkpoint whereas the other 3 terminals share one central security checkpoint. Regardless, after security, you can walk between any of the terminals/concourses.
All 4 concourses are connected by covered walkways and the maximum walking time between gates is about 15 minutes, so there is no need for interterminal transport.
Terminal A: Primarily serves JetBlue flights, though other airlines have increased their presence there in the past few years. It has 8 gates in total, all beginning with the letter A.
Terminal B: Hosts a variety of airlines, including most of the full-service ones. It provides numerous dining and shopping options. 9 Gates from B2 to B10 are located there.
Terminal C: Originally built as an expansion of Terminal B and has much the same level of passenger comfort and facilities. Also has 9 gates.
Terminal D: Utilized for small and regional aircraft, as well as overflow and charter flights as needed. It has 5 gates. Its twin, the former Terminal E, has been closed off indefinitely.
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Dining Options at SJU
Terminal C houses the most places to eat at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport although all concourses have a wide variety of restaurants and fast food kiosks to choose from.
In Terminal A, you have Quick Bites for light snacks and The Corner Bistro for coffee drinks.
In Terminal B, you can choose between Enrique Tomas, a cured ham bar, Jose's Harvest for wine, and Margaritaville for cocktails and an upbeat atmosphere.
In Terminal C, some of your dining options are Udon for Asian cuisine, Metropol - a restaurant with a family-oriented atmosphere, and the V-Bar for cocktails and beer. Starbucks also has a small outlet in this terminal.
Luggage Storage
The airport has a storage facility where you can leave your belongings. This is a handy option if you come directly from a cruise and have a flight leaving later, giving you the convenience of exploring the city of San Juan without carrying luggage around.
Use the Bounce app or website to find a convenient luggage storage location at the airport. Prices start at 4.80 USD per day.
Wifi
Wi-Fi is available throughout Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
Connect to “SJUFreeWiFi” then open your browser and the welcome page will automatically load. Create a profile and start browsing. The Wi-Fi is free for the first hour.
Money Exchange
Your best bet for exchanging money if traveling internationally is the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico between Terminals B and C of the arrival level.
Lounges at SJU
Are you traveling Business or First Class? Have a premium membership or a high-class credit card? Perhaps you should check out the lounges at Puerto Rico Airport.
SJU provides two prominent lounges within the Security Area of the airport:
The Lounge San Juan at Terminal A - to reach go past Security then turn left and walk through the Duty Free Shops. The lounge is located on the right.
The Lounge San Juan at Terminal C - to reach pass through Security Checkpoint B then turn left and walk through Terminal C until you see "The Lounge" sign. Then, take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Both lounges serve complimentary drinks (including alcohol) and food, offer plenty of seating spaces, have children's rooms, and free wifi.
Transportation
Puerto Rico Airport has various transport options to get to San Juan and beyond.
Public transportation is served by 5 bus lines that stop at one of the 3 bus stops on the second level of the airport (Departures) in front of Terminals A, D, and E:
From SJU to Isla Verde – T5 / D53
From SJU to Condado (Ashford Ave.) – D53
From SJU to Old San Juan – T5 / D53
From SJU to the Convention Center – D53
From SJU to Piñero Avenue – E40
For private transport, you can choose between:
Taxi: readily available around the clock in front of Terminals A, B, and C. The rates are regulated and approved by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The airport surcharge is 3$. A trip to San Juan takes 30-40 minutes and costs around 20 USD.
Uber: it is the only company that offers ride-sharing services at SJU for now. Uber has designated pick-up locations in front of Terminal A and in between columns 16-19 of Terminals B and C.
Black Car: The premium transport option. Several companies offer executive or luxury transportation services at SJU. If you have arranged one of these, the pick-up or drop-off areas are located in front of Terminals A and B.
Book a private transfer from Luis Munoz Marin International here.
Parking at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport has both short-term and long-term parking solutions.
The short-term parking is perfect for quick visits, passenger drop-off or pick-up. It's located near the entrances to the terminals and thus convenient for easy access to the airport. The first 15 minutes are free. The parking rates thereafter are 5.50 USD for the first hour with a daily maximum of 27.25 USD and subsequent days charged at 18.50 USD.
The long-term parking is in front of Terminal E and features 24/7 surveillance. A shuttle service runs frequently to the other terminals. The parking rates are 60 USD for the first 5 days and around 9 USD for each subsequent day.
The last parking option is the so-called Cell Phone Lot which allows temporary parking for up to 45 minutes at no cost. However, the driver must remain in the vehicle and under no circumstances leave it unattended. This is a great option for quick pickups or those long goodbyes.
Hotels near Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
The only hotel located within the airport premises is the San Juan Airport Hotel in Terminal D. It offers convenient lodging if you have an early flight, a really late arrival, or a layover. From deplaning to being in bed in under 15 minutes - can you really ask for more? On top of that, the rooms are clean, comfortable, and spacious and the hotel offers a complimentary breakfast.
Outside of the airport, you can check out:
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort: Situated less than 2 miles from the airport, this resort provides beachfront access and modern luxury rooms.
Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan: This 3-star hotel is about 1.5 miles from SJU and offers everything necessary for a comfortable stay, including an outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast.
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