CFD130 Posted October 25, 2015 #26 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) We have done San Juan three times and all three time we were at the airport and checked in at the gate well before 9 am. Check in online from the ship -do the self disembarkation- grab a cab (Very reasonable and last time we shared with another couple) and DONT forget to take your bags through USDA screening. I saw so many people who stood in line for a long time have to go back because they didn't do that. Also all three times I was amazed after 9am how quickly and long all of the lines grew. Edited October 25, 2015 by CFD130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiterug Posted October 26, 2015 Author #27 Share Posted October 26, 2015 You guys have been very helpful and informative (which isn't just bc you're giving me hopeful responses to making the flight). I wish all the members of this site would post as you all do!! Thanks for the extra tips!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiterug Posted October 26, 2015 Author #28 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I assume that all of these personal experiences and recommendations are based off of San Juan experiences only. If they're not, please say so. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketlady Posted October 26, 2015 #29 Share Posted October 26, 2015 our cruise last Feb. was suppose to stop there but due to a tropical storm the ship skipped the island. We have been on several cruises where the ship didn't stop for all kinds of reasons on this island and others. So I hope you have insurance for your flight. You never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 26, 2015 #30 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I assume that all of these personal experiences and recommendations are based off of San Juan experiences only. If they're not, please say so. Thanks! Yes, my comments have been based on San Juan sailings.....honest!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 26, 2015 #31 Share Posted October 26, 2015 our cruise last Feb. was suppose to stop there but due to a tropical storm the ship skipped the island. We have been on several cruises where the ship didn't stop for all kinds of reasons on this island and others. So I hope you have insurance for your flight. You never know Since her cruise begins and ends in San Juan she will have bigger issues to worry about if there is no ship there than just her flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted October 30, 2015 #32 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) I'm from Puerto Rico and I've been flying in and out of San Juan my entire life. In general, if you can make it to the airport early in the morning, you beat the lines. However, as the day progresses, the lines keep getting longer and longer until it becomes chaotic. Most airlines will add extra flights into SJU on the weekends, most arriving and departing mid afternoon, which adds to the chaos. Then around 3-4pm the lines start dying down again. If the OP can get to the airport early enough, they will breeze through the USDA checkpoint and the security checkpoint. But if there's the slightest hang up and they don't make it to the airport until a bit later, then they'll be in deep doo-doo. Edited October 30, 2015 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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