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Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Nurse (---.metrocast.net)
Date:   03-20-06 11:12

We need to make arrangements for a flight from San Juan to Culebra in mid-May. Does anyone on this forum have any good advice for us -- like Airlines to stay away from, the best way to book flights, etc? We will need to fly over there in the afternoon. We will probably book a round trip ticket, although we may look at coming back to San Juan via the high speed ferry on a Saturday morning (are they a reliable source of transportation to count on?)

Any help you can give us would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.

Nurse

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mymoosie (---.res.east.verizon.net)
Date:   03-20-06 12:17

I copied this post from a previous post that I had done while researching our March trip. This should give you a rough idea.

Isla Nena was very good about responding to email inquiries. But best bet is to actually call the airlines directly as their flight schedules may change.

This is for going to Culebra on Thursday, 3/2
Returning to San Juan on Saturday, 3/4
(IG = Isla Grande)

Air Flamenco -- $95 RT or $50 OW
IG --> Culebra 7:45am, 8:30am
Culebra --> IG 3:30pm, 5:15pm

Isla Nena -- $160 RT + $12 fuel fee p/p or $85 OW + fuel fee
SJU --> Culebra 2:00pm
Culebra --> SJU 1:00pm
* Isla Nena only flies to San Juan International now according to the agent. They don't have a ticket counter in Isla Grande anymore, they only fly charters from there.

Vieques Air -- $98 RT or $54OW
IG --> Culebra 8:30am, 4:45pm
Culebra --> IG 7:15am, 4:00pm


We ended up flying Vieques Air because their schedule worked out best for us. They were pretty good.

Hope that helps!
~ Kris

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Nurse (---.metrocast.net)
Date:   03-20-06 13:43

Thanks, Kris. Does anyone have an information they could share about Air Flamenco?

Nurse

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: bryce (---.res.east.verizon.net)
Date:   03-20-06 18:46

We flew Air Flamenco last year with no issues (Fajardo) and I have booked this year from Isla Grande to Culebra return. Everything has been great so far.

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   03-20-06 18:55

We have flown Air Flamenco from Isla Grande to Culebra. No problems; friendly pilots and employees, very close to on-time departures and arrivals.

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: debby (---.skybest.com)
Date:   03-21-06 10:06

is it complicated to get from the international airport to isle grande? My husband and I are coming to Culebra in June; we were hoping to catch a flight from sju to avoid (our) confusion. Any recommendations on the easiest way to get there midafternoon? Thanks for any advise. Also,Debbie your pictures convinced us that we had picked the right spot for our vacation.

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mymoosie (---.res.east.verizon.net)
Date:   03-21-06 15:43

Actually pretty easy to get from one airport to the other. Just hop a cab. I believe it should be around $20 cab ride or so.

Kris

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   03-21-06 19:21

There's a cab stand outside of baggage claim at SJ International. Greeters speak English - just tell them you want to go to Isla Grande. They will fill out a slip and had it to the next driver in line, who knows just where to take you. Some of the drivers don't speak much English, so this system works quite well.

As Kris said, it should only cost $20.

And, thanks for the compliment. Hope you enjoy your trip!

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Nurse (---.metrocast.net)
Date:   03-22-06 21:08

That is great information. It is less expensive to fly from Isla Grande, too, isn't it? How long does it take to get from San Juan International to Isla Grande?

Nurse

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Re: Flights to Culebra from SJN
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   03-22-06 21:35

Yes, less expensive. AirFlamenco is $95 round trip from Isla Grande. Isla Nena is $160 (last time I used them a couple of years ago) from SJ International.

It's a 15 minute cab ride between the two airports.

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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