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Port-au-Prince: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Port-au-Prince is the capital and most populous city of Haiti. The city's population was estimated at 1,200,000 in 2022 with the metropolitan area estimated at a population of 2,618,894.

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Now in the cityPort-au-Prince+25°CCloudy · sunrise 06:37 AMupdated 01:20 AM
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Getting there and staying

Flight, airport, hosts and rent

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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
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There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , unrest , and limited health care . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Haiti has been under a national state of emergency since March 2024.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Toussaint Louverture International Airport PAP6.3 km from the centre
Cap Haitien International Airport CAP132 km from the centre
Maria Montez International Airport BRX133 km from the centre

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