Layover in Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
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About Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, colloquially known as Vallarta, is a resort city on Mexico's Pacific Coast that spreads out from the Zona Romantica, its historic old town core. Around the Bay, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and sparkling waterfalls offer many opportunities for the adventurous, while five-star resorts, world-class shopping, and gourmet restaurants satisfy even the most sophisticated traveler. A bustling boardwalk along the ocean, called the Malecon, passes by any number of shops, restaurants, and hotels, playing host to mimes, breakdancers, clowns and artists.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | About 1h 55m in the city | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 55m in the city | About 2h 20m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 55m in the city | About 4h 20m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 55m in the city | About 8h 20m in the city |
Getting into Puerto Vallarta
About 15m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center. This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Puerto Vallarta?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 4 hours or more to get into Puerto Vallarta and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from PVR to central Puerto Vallarta?
Allow about 15m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center.
How early should I head back to PVR?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.