scubamom

Are the new terminals done and allows access to all gates behind security?

Also, when we fly into SJU from a Caribbean island and connect to our flight to the mainland... how much time is needed between flights?

arollins

No, they are not done, and yes, access to other terminals. terminal a is jet blue with its own check in and security. terminal b is all other airlines with its own check in and security. After security is when you go to the other terminals via a connector after security. Terminal D, aa, it's about 10-15 minute walk. Terminal c its about 7-10 minutes.

Seat13F_AC_CRJ

When you arrive from SXM or ANU, you must clear US Immigration, collect your bag, clear security, then go to your gate. If you need to recheck luggage, you may need to go upstairs to the check-in desk / luggage drop before clearing security.

As an example, AA Minimum Connection Times can be found here: For SJU it is 1 hour when arriving from an International (or Caribbean) flight.
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GRALISTAIR

What is the best hotel nearest the airport - not the cruise Pier?

arollins

A quick google search will show that there is only one airport hotel with direct access to airport terminal. This used to be a Best Western but now it is a NON BRAND/CHAIN NAME hotel. You pay for the convenience at being in the airport, with nothing within walking distance. There are other chain hotels in the Isla Verde area, about 5-10 minute cab drive. If you are in for a layover, stay in the airport, if more days, then out side. What exactly are you looking for? Beach, then any hotel in Isla Verde area, golf, they are outside the metro area, Rio Mar, Canovanas. Touristy, yet still kinda American style, then Condado area. Cheap, well, whatever you find that is cheap, but you need to add the transfer cost.

The term BEST is very subjective, you need to be more specific to your needs. Me, I don't care, I live in Illinois, own a house in SJU that I have it rent out and also own a studio in SJU (which I don't rent), 5 minutes ride from the airport and 1 block from the beach. Can't complaint.

blitzen

Hi,

I am flying United from San Juan to Newark. As far as I can tell United uses Terminal B and the Global Lounge / Lounge Club / Priority Pass lounge is located at the beginning of Terminal C. Is that correct? How war away are they don each other ?
Thanks

arollins

Terminals are connected after security, it's about 10-15 minute walk.

blitzen

Thanks!

beachbrew

Is this still the case? Will we be able to claim our bags and head to our next airline(not same ticket) without having to re-clear security? The only reason we have for checking bags we have is to avoid the liquid rule.

wrp96

If your first airline won't check your bags through, then you will have to reclear security after checking your bags in with your next airline. If your first airline will check your bags through, then you should be able to proceed from your arrival gate to your departure gate without exiting security.

BostonFlyer1624

Coming in to SJU on Jetblue (terminal A) and need to get to Silver Airways (i think Terminal B)....do I need to reclear security?

mkt

You don't, but it's a long walk.

rittenhousesq

Does anyone know if the Priority Pass lounge in Terminal C at SJU is open? It wasn't clear if it is shut down due to COVID.
Thanks for any info!
Edit: to answer my own question, the lounge was open on Saturday, October 31st (I was there around 3PM). It was pretty much empty. A small selection of food and drinks (sandwiches, chips, cookies, beer, wine, soft drinks) which are distributed by the staff - no self service.

occy

Thanks for the update!

Global321

Puerto Rico now requires a COVID test within 72 hours of flying. Does that apply to flights from the USA?

Just wondering how that is being conducted/enforced given these are "domestic" flights.

Anyone experience this yet?