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There are 5 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Varadero by shuttle, plane, or bus

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Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane STI - VRA
21h 25m
Fly Puerto Plata Airport to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane POP - VRA
22h 15m
$187–540
Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane STI - HAV
3. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
12h 11m
Fly Puerto Plata Airport to José Martí International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane POP - HAV
2. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
21h 53m
$245–812
Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane SDQ - HAV
3. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
12h 22m
$564–1,191

Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) flights

18Weekly Planes

20h 20mAverage Duration

$205Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Puerto Plata to Varadero.

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Distance: 1,304.3 km
Duration: 21h 25m

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

American Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) once daily.

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Varadero, Cuba(opens in a new window)

Varadero, also referred to as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero Beach is rated one of the world's best beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards since 2019, ranking at number 9 as of January 2024. Common activities include fishing and excursions to Matanzas, Cárdenas, and the Península de Zapata.

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