Toussaint Louverture International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (PAP)

Toussaint Louverture Airport serves Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.

Given the severe ongoing security crisis, with armed groups controlling much of the capital, including the area surrounding the airport itself, it does not fall within typical tourist itineraries. The United States designates the country as Level 4 ('Do Not Travel'), the highest alert level.

Content verified on 03/09/2026

Official source: www.portauprinceairport.com

How to get to Toussaint Louverture International Airport

For those flying into Port-au-Prince for professional, humanitarian, or diplomatic purposes, transfer should be organised exclusively through your organisation or a local representative with specific security expertise for the area, rather than as a standard transfer.

By Car

Independent transfer by rental car or unorganized carriers is not recommended.

By Train

Haiti has no railway network.

By Bus

There is no dedicated public transport service for flights.

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Tips If your trip to Port-au-Prince is not organized by an entity with specific expertise in the area (humanitarian mission, diplomatic detachment, security operator), verify with your embassy the updated situation, which can change rapidly, before considering travel.

Average travel time to PAP

TrainNot available

Shuttle busNot available

Taxi / Private hireNot available

Parking near Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Information about parking is not relevant in the current context: those transiting through this airport generally do so as part of an organized transfer, not an independent tourist stay.

How to get to Port-au-Prince from PAP

By Train

Haiti does not have a railway network.

By Bus

There is no dedicated public transport service for flights.

By Taxi

Transportation should be organized exclusively through your own organization or a trusted local contact, never with generic taxis found on-site.

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Car rental at Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Self-drive car rental is not recommended in this area.

Hotels near Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Toussaint Louverture airport is in Tabarre, about 2.5 km from the centre of Port-au-Prince, but since late 2024 most of the capital has been under the control of armed groups, and the US State Department maintains a Level 4 "do not travel" advisory for Haiti: between January 2025 and March 2026 the violence caused over 8,200 deaths, with a state of emergency in three departments of the country. Under these conditions, moving around the city is not advisable without a private transfer arranged in advance directly with the property, never with a taxi hailed on the street, and avoiding travel after sunset in any case. The hotel offer that can be verified today is very limited: only a handful of properties remain, concentrated in Tabarre and Delmas, the areas closest to the airport and among the most guarded in the capital.

Airport area

Tabarre, a few minutes from the airport

About 2 km from the airport; to be arranged only with a private transfer agreed in advance with the hotel, never with a street taxi.

Best for: Travellers arriving for work or humanitarian missions who need to keep movements around the city to a minimum.

Pros

Tabarre, which is also home to the US embassy and several international organisations, remains among the most guarded areas of the capital
Minimal distance from the airport, useful for reducing time spent on the road

Cons

The hotel's pool and restaurant remain the only realistic evening activity: going out on your own is not advisable
The security situation changes quickly: every trip must be rechecked on the day with local contacts

Recommended hotels

Vivy Hill's Hotel About 2 km from the airport on rue Duke Vivy Mitchell, in Tabarre; outdoor pool, terrace and in-house restaurant, with air-conditioned rooms and room service. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Delmas

About 15 minutes by car from the airport along Route de Delmas, always with a transfer arranged in advance.

Best for: Short stays linked to work or missions, with a direct private transfer from the airport.

Pros

Closer to the airport than the historic centre of Port-au-Prince
Pool and breakfast included for anyone who cannot move around on their own in the evening

Cons

No neighbourhood life reachable on foot under current conditions
As with the rest of the city, times and routes must be confirmed on the day

Recommended hotels

Ideal Villa Hotel 30 rooms on three floors in Delmas 53, about 15 minutes from the airport; outdoor pool, the Tropic bar-restaurant and continental breakfast included. View availability

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Airport services

The airport does not serve typical tourism routes; traffic is primarily driven by humanitarian, diplomatic, or security-related movements.

Shopping & Duty Free

Standard tourism information is not applicable for this area.

Lounges & relaxation

Standard tourism information is not applicable for this area.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Reliable tourism information about local connectivity in this area is not available.

Families & Children

No dedicated family services are available - this area is not recommended for tourism, including family travel.

Terminal guide

The terminal has experienced repeated operational disruptions related to the security situation in recent years.

Those transiting this airport should follow their own organization's specific guidance regarding timing and procedures, always confirming current flight operations before departure.

Map of Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Can you visit Haiti as a tourist today?

No: the country is classified by the United States as Level 4 ("Do Not Travel"), the highest alert level, due to the extremely serious ongoing security crisis, with armed groups controlling much of the capital.

Q. Is it true that Port-au-Prince airport has been closed for security reasons?

Yes, in recent years the airport has undergone repeated operational shutdowns linked to episodes of violence in the surrounding area: always check the latest operational status before any travel.

Q. How should someone who needs to travel to Haiti organize their trip?

Only through their own organization, an embassy, or an operator with specific expertise in the area's security: this is not a context for independent tourist travel.

Q. Why is Haiti's security situation so serious?

Armed groups effectively control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, with widespread crime, frequent kidnappings, and healthcare and security infrastructure largely in collapse.