How to get fromAruba to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aruba to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or bus

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Fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane AUA - SDQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
9h 9m
$383–973
Fly to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane AUA - JBQ
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platabus
7h 39m
$239–1,435
Fly to Puerto Plata Airport
1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane AUA - POP
20h 2m
$324–1,044
Fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane AUA - STI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
11h 31m

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aruba to Puerto Plata.

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Distance: 899.6 km
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Aruba and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) twice daily.

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Puerto Plata(opens in a new window), Dominican Republic(opens in a new window)

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is a major coastal city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. The city is a major trading port. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. There are 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The first aerial tramway of the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793-meter (2600-foot) high mountain within the city.

Places to stay in Puerto Plata

Villa Carolina Bed and Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Casa Azul - Apartment(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

White House Mansion(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Luxury Karla Apartments(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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