Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR), or Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, is the aerial hub connecting Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport, oficially named Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (IATA: PVR | ICAO: MMPR), is the main and only airport located in Puerto Vallarta municipality of Jalisco, on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
| IATA Code | PVR |
| ICAO Code | MMPR |
| Longitude | 20.6774435 |
| Latitude | -105.2511177 |
| GMT | -05:00 |
| Phone Number | +52 (322) 221-1298 |
| Address | Carretera a Tepic Km 7.5, Área Militar de Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Mexico |
| Postal Code | 48311 |
| Website | puertovallartairport.com |
Each airport in the world has two different codes for identification. Puerto Vallarta Airport is no exception.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a commercial organization that represents airlines worldwide, while the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assigns airport codes for regulatory and operational purposes.
The IATA code is typically based on the airport’s name or location. In this case, Puerto Vallarta Airport is identified as PVR, representing the city’s geographic location and facilitating recognition in flight schedules and reservation systems.
The ICAO code, on the other hand, is primarily used for air traffic control and airline operations. The ICAO code for Puerto Vallarta Airport is MMPR.
Puerto Vallarta Airport has two terminals: A and B. Terminal A is for national flights and Terminal B is for International flights. It also has an FBO terminal. It's airstrip is 10,170 ft-long by 147 meters-wide.
The airport has two levels. Ground (main) level's accessibility is directly from street; it has airline check-in counters (for both domestic and international) and the common airport services: restaurants, shops, post office, bank and currency exchange house. The upper level is home to many restaurants and gift shops that are located before the security area.
The exit point for all international arrivals to Puerto Vallarta is the main level. On the upper level, past the security area, it possible to find more restaurants, a lounge area and more shops.
The lounge and duty free-shop area is called Hall A while Hall B hosts newer gates for most international flights. See our Airport Services page for more information on what you will find once you are at the airport.
Located outside boarding gates, upstairs, near boarding gate filters. Nice portions of chicken wings. Flavor and prices are the same as in any other branch of the chain. Nice option for a good and not-so-expensive meal.
Tasty burgers and fries. Users recommend it for its attention to detail and good service.
This restaurant offers affordable prices, tasty drinks, perfect service, and delicious food.
Caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages prepared to suit each user. Good service and availability.
Good size local despite being inside the airport. Located on the second floor, just after Security. Good variety of toppings to choose from, specials and combos. It has enough seats right outside the restaurant so you can enjoy your sandwich in peace. Not very long lines.
Sbarro offers pizzas, pastas and more Italian dishes. According to users, it is reasonably priced and counts with plenty of seating just outside the restaurant to enjoy your food. Waits are considerably short.
Puerto Vallarta Airport is situated north of downtown Puerto Vallarta, a few minutes from Marina Vallarta. The distance to the heart of the city is 8.9 km, around 25 minutes if you go in straight line.
Yes, a valid passport is needed to fly into Puerto Vallarta as long as your stay is for tourism. It's recommended to have accurate information when going through customs.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and United Express.
PVR International Airport is the only airport serving the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area.
Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport.
Yes, an international airport departure tax is required, which is about $80 USD. Generally, airlines include it in the ticket price. It's recommended to ask your airline if it's included already.