La Union Airport

Gregorio Luperón International Airport (IATA: POP), serving Puerto Plata on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, opened in the 1970s and operates from a single main passenger terminal that handles international charters and scheduled flights. This medium-sized airport is the primary gateway for nearby beach resorts like Sosúa and Cabarete and plays an important role in seasonal tourism, offering a mix of scheduled services and charter operations. Ground access is straightforward—about 15 km from Puerto Plata with taxis, shared shuttles, car rental and limited local bus options—making transfers easy for holidaymakers. POP is generally budget-friendly thanks to many low-cost and charter carriers, and it functions as a focus point for regional airlines such as Arajet and Sunrise Airways while seeing regular services from major carriers including JetBlue, American and several seasonal European and U.S. operators.