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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Dominican Republic",
    "addressLocality": "Puerto Plata"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines",
    "JetBlue",
    "Copa Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "115 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Puerto Plata",
  "code": "POP",
  "connection_tips": "Gregorio Luper\u00f3n International Airport (POP) is exceptionally well-connected to the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. A unique connection tip: for long-distance travel to Santo Domingo or Santiago, the 'Metro' and 'Caribe Tours' bus terminals are located in the city center, a 20-minute taxi ride away.\n\nGround transport is efficient; official 'Tourist Taxis' have a fixed-rate counter inside arrivals and reach central Puerto Plata or Playa Dorada in 20 minutes for approx $25-35 USD. The terminal is modern and handles many international flights. The airport is especially useful for resort and cruise travelers because the transfer into Puerto Plata or the Amber Cove area stays short.\n\nFor a budget option, local 'guaguas' (minibuses) stop on the main road outside the terminal gates and reach town for a low fare (~50 DOP). Arrive 3 hours early for all departures. Facilities include duty-free shops, lounges, and several cafes That makes the field practical only when the ferry or hotel transfer is already timed to the flight. That keeps the arrival simple and leaves the rest of the day to the north coast. A resort taxi or bus terminal pickup should already be planned, because the north coast works best when the ferry or hotel timing is already set.",
  "country": "Dominican Republic",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=DOP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use official Tourist Taxis for a safe and fixed-price city transfer.",
    "Take a 'guagua' for a unique and cheap 20-minute ride to your hotel.",
    "The airport is a gateway for world-class kitesurfing at Cabarete (30 mins drive).",
    "Check-in is fast; 2 hours early is more than sufficient for domestic.",
    "Try the local Dominican-style rum at the terminal duty-free shops."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=MDPP",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=DOP",
  "iataCode": "POP",
  "icao": "MDPP",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 19.757,
  "layover_planner_info": "Taxis/shuttles to resorts; cafes airside.",
  "longitude": -70.57,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 115,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in departures.",
  "name": "Gregorio Luper\u00f3n International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "STI",
      "name": "Cibao International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SDQ",
      "name": "Las Am\u00e9ricas International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AZS",
      "name": "Samana El Catey International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gregorio Luper\u00f3n International Airport (POP), also known as Puerto Plata Airport, is the primary aviation gateway to the northern Amber Coast of the Dominican Republic, located approximately 15 minutes from the city center near Sos\u00faa. The airport operates from a single, integrated passenger terminal building featuring ten gates, with a satellite concourse equipped with five modern boarding bridges for wide-body aircraft. It acts as a critical infrastructure hub, connecting the region to major North American cities via carriers such as American Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides a variety of essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring premium spaces like the Amber Lounge and the Larimar Premium Lounge for travelers seeking an exclusive waiting environment. Passengers have access to diverse dining options post-security, including several full-service restaurants, a coffee bar, and international fast-food outlets, alongside well-stocked duty-free shops selling local rum, cigars, and handicrafts. The facility is fully accessible and offers free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the complex, featuring modernized baggage protection services and on-site currency exchange bureaus.\n\nGround transportation at POP is well-supported by authorized taxi ranks situated directly outside the arrivals exit, where it is standard practice to agree on fares before departure to nearby resorts in Playa Dorada and Cabarete. Many local high-end hotels also provide pre-arranged shuttle transfers for their guests, while several major car rental agencies maintain desks directly within the main hall. Travelers are strongly encouraged to arrive at least 3 hours before international departures, as the terminal can be exceptionally busy during peak winter tourism months when charter services from Europe and Canada are at their highest frequency.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorio_Luper%C3%B3n_International_Airport"
}