Drive time to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU / TJSJ) is a large airport serving San Juan, Puerto Rico. It sits 9 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 10,002 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is SIG (Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport), 6.4 miles west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near SJU

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

SJU at a glance

IATA code
SJU
ICAO code
TJSJ
Serving
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Elevation
9 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
10,002 ft
Coordinates
18.4394, -66.0018
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from SJU

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SJU, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like SJU, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SJU

How long does it take to drive to SJU?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.

What is the airport code for San Juan?

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport uses the IATA code SJU and the ICAO code TJSJ. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 9 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near SJU?

Within 200 miles: SIG (6.4 mi), NRR (27 mi), VQS (39 mi), CPX (47 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from SJU?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SJU. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.