✈️ FlyingWith: Port-au-Prince Travel Guide
The ultimate traveler’s guide from Montreal, Toronto, NYC, Paris, Morocco, South Africa, and Japan
🌍 How to Get There
- Montreal & Toronto: Direct flights with Air Transat or layover via Miami.
- New York City: Direct flights via JetBlue or American Airlines, approx. 4 hours.
- Paris (France): Air France via Miami or Dominican Republic layovers.
- Morocco: Connect via Istanbul or Paris. Long-haul: approx. 15–20 hours.
- South Africa: Connect via Europe or the U.S. Flights take over 24 hours.
- Japan: Connect via Los Angeles, Miami, or Paris. Up to 30 hours of travel.
💱 Currency & Exchange
The local currency is the Haitian Gourde (HTG). USD is accepted in many places. Carry small bills.
1 USD ≈ … HTG
1 CAD ≈ … HTG
1 EUR ≈ … HTG
1 MAD ≈ … HTG
1 ZAR ≈ … HTG
1 JPY ≈ … HTG
1 CAD ≈ … HTG
1 EUR ≈ … HTG
1 MAD ≈ … HTG
1 ZAR ≈ … HTG
1 JPY ≈ … HTG
🚕 Transport
- Airport Transfers: Pre-booked hotel shuttles or local taxi. Cost: $20–$30 USD
- In City: Moto-taxis are popular, around $1–$3 USD. Be cautious and negotiate upfront.
- Tap-Tap: Local colorful minibuses. Cheap but best for short rides with locals.
🍽️ What to Eat
Griot
Fried pork with spices. Usually served with pikliz (spicy slaw).
Tassot
Fried beef or goat. Often with fried plantains and rice.
Accra
Fritters made from malanga (root vegetable). A crunchy street snack.
Papita & Pikliz
Spicy cabbage relish with fried plantains. A street-food staple.
🛒 How to Pay
- Bring cash (USD and HTG). Few places accept cards.
- Use Western Union or Unibank ATMs to withdraw Gourdes.
- Mobile payments are rare. Use cash for taxis, markets, and street food.
🌟 What to See & Do
Iron Market (Marché en Fer)
A chaotic and colorful market for souvenirs, crafts, and Haitian art.
Mupanah Museum
Learn Haiti’s revolutionary history and view historical artifacts.
Pétionville
Trendy suburb with restaurants, clubs, galleries, and hotels.
Jacmel (Day Trip)
3 hours away, a colonial coastal town with beaches and Carnival culture.
💡 Tips
- Stay in secure hotels, especially if arriving late at night.
- Learn a few words in French or Haitian Creole.
- Use bottled water only.
- Expect power outages. Carry a power bank and flashlight.
- Tip service workers in cash (~10%).
