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Getting to Vieques Updated 04/26

Updated: Apr 10

Getting to Vieques, Puerto Rico. Updated 04/26

There are two ways to get to Vieques, Puerto Rico: by air or by sea. Here’s everything you need to know about how to reach the island.


Flights to Vieques, Puerto Rico

The fastest, easiest and most reliable way to get to Vieques is by plane. Several airlines fly to Vieques (VQS) from San Juan, Isla Grande and Ceiba on the main island of Puerto Rico. The trip offers breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the Caribbean Sea. Each plane carries up to 7 passengers, so be sure to book ahead of time to guarantee your seat.

Keep in mind that most Vieques-bound airlines charge extra for luggage that weighs more than 25 pounds.

Some large airlines offer the option to book your Vieques connection as part of your initial reservation. That way, your luggage is automatically transferred, saving you the trouble of leaving the terminal, trekking to the baggage claim and waiting on another security line.


From San Juan International Airport (SJU) to Vieques Airport (VQS)

It takes about 30 minutes to fly from SJU to Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Check airline websites for current ticket prices

Book your flight directly through these airlines:

MN Aviation offers charter flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Vieques. Prices start at $1,200 each way. Each flight seats 9 passengers.


From Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Vieques Airport (VQS)

Flights from Isla Grande, Puerto Rico to Vieques take approximately 20 minutes. The Isla Grande airport is about a 10-minute car ride from San Juan International airport (SJU). The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has a kiosk outside of SJU baggage claim to provide information and transportation service. Taxi vans in Puerto Rico are called publicos and can seat up to 9 people. Cab fair is about $30.00

Check airline websites for current ticket prices

Book your flight directly through these airlines:


From Ceiba Airport (RVR) to Vieques Airport (VQS)

Ceiba is about a 75-minute drive from San Juan and a taxi will charge approximately $115 per carload.

Flights from Ceiba, Puerto Rico to Vieques take about 7 minutes.

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Ferries to Vieques, Puerto Rico

Ferries run several times a day between Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Vieques. The Ceiba ferry terminal is located approximately 45 to 60 miles southeast of San Juan, depending on the route taken. The drive from the San Juan area (SJU Airport) typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. It is situated on the east coast at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. Taxi costs from the San Juan Airport (SJU) to Ceiba Ferry Terminal typically range between $75 and $120 for a private transfer, with Uber often being more economical, averaging $65–$85.

 

Ticketing : Tickets are available online at  www.puertoricoferry.com for about half of the passenger seats. If online shows “sold out,” the site indicates how many seats remain for in-person purchase at the ferry terminal window. As availability drops (approx. last  35 seats), local residents may receive  purchase priority. This ensures residents—many of whom rely on the ferry for essential medical, educational, and work travel can get home.

 

Fare for non-residents is as follows: 

  • Adults (Ages 11–59): $11.25 per person, one-way.

  • Children (Under 11): $6.00 per person, one-way.

  • Seniors (Ages 60–74): $1.00 per person 

  • Seniors (Ages 75+): Free 

 

Routes: Ferries run between Ceiba-Vieques and  Ceiba-Culebra (no direct ferry between Vieques and Culebra).

 

Arrival: Plan to arrive 45 min-1 hour before departure.

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Seating priority at Ceiba terminal:

The Ceiba terminal has a seating priority system, giving preference first to elderly and disabled individuals,followed by local residents, and then tourists. While this system might seem unwelcoming to travelers, it is essential to remember that many residents depend on the ferry for crucial trips related to health, education, or work, and rely on it to return to their families.

 

Cell signal:

The Ceiba ferry terminal has limited cell service and no public wifi so plan accordingly if you need to contact your rental car company or the manager of the property you are renting.

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