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Puerto Vallarta Airport, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta is well connected to North America's major airports hubs both in the US and in Canada. Scheduled flights operate from several U.S. cities (Chicago, Dallas/ Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and more - see airline routes section.) and some of Canada's main cities (Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton).

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Within Mexico there are regular flights to and from Guadalajara, Tijuana, Toluca, Mexico City, Cabo San Lucas and others (see complete list).

From Canada many direct flights are operated by charter service, from the cities mentioned above. Otherwise flights can be booked through Air Canada or USA-based airlines.

Puerto Vallarta's International Airport (Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, code: PVR) is served by many major airlines and countless charter companies (Aeromexico, Air Transat (Charter), Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Canada 3000 (Charter), Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, among others).

Puerto Vallarta Airport Terminal

The main level (street level with free access) of the Puerto Vallarta airport offers several small shops and eating establishments. A post office, bank, currency exchange and several magazine stands are also located on the main level. It is here that you'll find the check-in counters for the various airlines that serve Puerto Vallarta.

Telephones in the airport accept credit cards but we recommend you use the Telmex public phones, these give a better rate, go into one of the airport shops and buy a "Ladatel" telephone card (30, 50 or 100 pesos depending on your needs - for international the minimum amount left on the card must normally be 20 pesos).

Flight check-in, plus domestic and international flights arrivals are all on the main level. International and national departure passengers must all use the upper level to get to the departure gates and duty free shops.

The second level of the Puerto Vallarta airport before entering the security checkpoint offers a few fast food restaurants and shops, including souvenirs. You'll find better food and drink prices here than past security. You get to the second level by elevator, mechanical stairs or normal stairs at various points in the main level.

Once past the passport and security check-in area, there is a large lounge / waiting area with duty free shops (liquor and perfumes), this is Hall A. There are some bars, cafés and restaurants in the lounge area as well. You can wait for your boarding call here.

Most Mexican destinations take off from a small group of departure gates on a level below (down a short flight of stairs), there is a small lounge with seats, which you can use to wait on your flight.

International flights depart from the newer gates in Hall B that are positioned after a long passageway that goes northwest and then northeast, with gates that the hall.

Puerto Vallarta Airport Diagram

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Inside: Puerto Vallarta Airport

Airport hall

Entering customs

View from the hall into customs

View going out from customs

Ground Transportation

Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in the northern section of town, just North the Marina Vallarta area.

Transportation to and from the airport is mostly done by taxi (Areomovil) or combi bus (Colectivo minivan). Taxi and combi bus charge rates based on zones of travel. Taxi and combi minivan's are paid for before entering the vehicle... at a small kiosk located just outside the terminal building exit. Once you have obtained your ticket, the driver will escort you to your vehicle. The ticket is then handed to the parking attendant at the parking lot exit...and you are on your way.

Charges for Aeromovil transportation is a little more expensive than regular taxi service. If you want, you can walk a few meters to the highway and flag down a taxi, that'll save you about 5-10 dollars US. For those that are traveling light, you can also catch a local bus for 0.50 dollars US (6 pesos).
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Additional Airport Information

Puerto Vallarta Airport flight information

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