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Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport

San Juan, Puerto Rico · North America

Efficient walkable Caribbean hub with genuine local food and easy fixed taxis, but basic lounges (except Escape) and peak security/weather delays keep it from premium tier.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

13.6M

Average security

20 min

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

12 photos

Pick-up/drop-off area, two towers in the background

MSN: 2707 / Delivery: 28 Aug 2008 (Continental Airlines) / Location: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - SJU

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks about his nearby plane with a group of workers waiting on the tarmac at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as he stopped on August 3, 2016, en route from Washington, D.C., to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aeroparque - Puerto Rico Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (IATA: SJU, ICAO: TJSJ, FAA LID: SJU) TDelCoro July 4, 2009

After almost one year away from home, Citizen-Soldiers from the 225th Military Police Co. of the Puerto Rico National Guard return from a security mission in Soto Cano Base, Honduras. Dozens of Family members and friends gather at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to await their beloved trooper

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A congressional delegation arrives on Oct. 27 at Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport to tour areas damaged by Hurricane Maria. Pictured here (central figures right to left) is House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Co

Puerto Rico Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport TJSJ Photo: Milimar Rivera Del Coro August 12, 2025

Please. To the gobernor of Puerto Rico, Luis Fortuño. Open the Aeroparque. Update: Carl's Jr. to open 50 stores in Puerto Rico including one in the Aeroparque... that's good news... 2009 Tomás Del Coro

Gate D4 of Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (SJU/TJSJ) before renovations that concluded in 2023. It shows the original chairs used at the airport, along with hints of American Airlines' former presence in the terminal. Currently, this gate has been reassigned Gate D5

Airmen assigned to the 156th Maintenance Group, 156th Airlift Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, returned home after being deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan over the past year. After a long flight that arrived Sunday night, the airmen received a heroes welcome at Luis Muñoz Marin Airport, Puerto Ric

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Hit security before 7am or after 10am

Average waits 15-25 min; peaks 5-9am and mid-afternoon push 25-35+ min—PreCheck saves 15 min.

Arrive 2 hours domestic / 3 international; check MyTSA app as staffing fluctuates.

Terminal

Clear security then roam freely airside

All concourses A-B-C-D connect post-security via walkways—no re-clear needed for most connections.

JetBlue mostly A; others B/C/D. Furthest gates ~0.6 miles/15 min walk.

Food

Skip chains for Metropol in Terminal C

Sit-down Puerto Rican/Cuban plates (mofongo, rice dishes) beat Domino’s/Popeyes for real local flavor.

Between B/C airside; also Landshark, Gustos coffee, Starbucks C, El Meson sandwiches.

Status

Expect solid ops with Caribbean weather risk

On-time around 70-75%; afternoon thunderstorms and US mainland connections cause most delays.

Monitor Aerostar/flight apps; international arrivals clear CBP in B.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:29 AST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:29 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:29 AST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:29 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:29 AST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:29 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights

SJUGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 05:29 AST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:29 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SJU.

Updated Sep 5, 2026

13.6M passengers in 2025; busiest in the Caribbean
Terminals A and B with connected airside concourses C and D; max gate walk ~15 min
JetBlue focus city (Terminal A); major US carriers plus Caribbean/regional
US territory: no passport needed for US citizens/residents; domestic-like for mainland flights
Two main security checkpoints (A and central B for B/C/D); TSA PreCheck at A
Fixed-rate tourist taxis + $3 airport fee; public buses $0.75

15 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.8

Food7.4

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

13.6M

Terminals

2 main (A/B) + concourses C/D

On-time departures

73%

Average security

20 min

Best For

US mainland-Caribbean connectionsLocal Puerto Rican food airsideQuick fixed-rate taxi to beaches/hotelsAmex Platinum holders (Escape Lounge)

Watch Out For

Peak morning/afternoon security lines without PreCheckMediocre Priority Pass lounges that fill fastExpensive bottled water and chain food markupsAfternoon thunderstorms delaying flights