Traveling to Culebra by Airplane

Flying to Culebra is a great option to rival taking a ferry or sailing your own private yacht to the island, right down to the price. Unfortunately, this airport only welcomes domestic flights, which means your first stop will have to be at a larger international airport.

First Stop, San Juan

The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) located in Isla Verde is the largest and busiest airport in Puerto Rico, as well a hub for the entire Caribbean. This means the airport is always crowded with people, but things still seem to run smoothly. The airport has four terminals connected to two runways, a food court, several shops, several conference rooms, and more. The great thing about this airport is the frequent number of direct flights available from around the world. As you see by reviewing the charts below, it is easy to fly with such major airlines as Jet Blue (which has headquarters at the airport), Delta Airlines, and Air Canada.

Flying to Culebra from the Caribbean

Check the chart below for air service from regional airports. If you can't take a flight from an airport near you, taking a connecting flight from a regional airport might prove to be a great option.

Next Stop, Culebra

The airport for Culebra is the Benjamin Rivera Noriega. Set on 15 acres of land, it has one runway that is 2,600 feet long, and sees just under 100 flights land each day. The airport is serviced by Vieques Air Link and Air Flamenco from San Juan and Fajardo as well as Cape Air which offers flights from San Juan and Vieques. Flights from San Juan cost about $95(USD) per person, while those from flights from the much closer town of Fajardo are just $50(USD).

In addition to flying to Culebra, you can also take a ferry from Fajardo for just $2.25(USD) per person. The ferry leaves at 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., and takes about 90 minutes.

Whether you fly or take the ferry as the final leg of your journey to Culebra, your first stop will be at one of the largest airports not only on the island but in the region. Although its busy nature can turn people off to the idea of flying there, the large number of available flights drives prices down and overall makes it easy to plan a trip to this destination.

See the following table to get in touch with a regional air charter service.