Vieques Air Link

We flew from Vieques to Ciebo for less than $ 40 per person. The flight was on time and our luggage arrived with us. Great views from plane, competent staff and pilot. Overall it was great and we would use again. I will mention that you will get charged per pound for extra luggage.

Cheap flights. Somewhat disorganized, but very nice staff. Once, we showed up an hour before our flight, they told us our flight was delayed and waived our bag fees, then we sat down for 5 minutes and the guy called us over and put us on a plane 45 minutes early. Another time, they told us our bags were going to be bumped to a later flight, and when I went to grab something out of it that I needed, they told me my bags had actually been sent on an earlier plane and were waiting for us at our destination. So, really, anything goes. But, if you’re going to Vieques or Culebra, definitely check them out.

I took the Air Link from San Juan to Vieques because it was hella faster than the ferry, but it was first and last time probably ever aboard. Prior to getting on I was warned that the plane shakes a little bit, but that was an extreme understatement.
I am a very apprehensive flyer and have a fear of airplanes and this didn’t make it any better. The plane shook continiously and on several occassions I became very concerned. Who knows, maybe for other people who are used to it or have the stomach for it, they wont mind, but it drove me nuts.
the flight was relatively short and on the way back to San Juan I opted to take the ferry which was about an hour and half, but it was smooth sailing.

Nice folks/​good flight.
I think it’s silly that they say you have to be at the counter 1.5 hours before your flight or you won’t be let on. I walked up an hour before and they were still checking people in. Husband had gone to grab our bags from our connecting flight, and they were happy to wait. I think we ended up checking in about 40 mins prior. It was definitely a rush though to get bags and run over to the other terminal. In San Juan International, they are located in the first terminal to the right of the Jet Blue check in (a bit hidden behind security line).

Quick and convenient way to get from San Juan to Vieques and back! On our way from San Juan to Vieques there was a large storm cloud looming over Vieques island and it started to rain while we were in the sky. Our friendly and competent pilot took a few tries at landing us but eventually decided to circle back and land in a nearby airport where we waited for a few minutes for the storm to subside. In our little 10 seater (2 pilot seats, 8 passenger seats) plane, I could tell that the other passengers like myself were very grateful the pilot decided safety came first. In the end, we were able to land safely in Vieques with little to no delay. Thank you VAL!

Nice flight (3.5 stars)
Flight from San Juan to Vieques and back.
Price was reasonable, but had to pay $ 30 and $ 35 each way for added weight.
It was a quick check in at the San Juan Airport, short wait at the waiting room, and we were escorted to the plane. Our luggage were put in the trunk and we sat right behind the pilot.
Within 25 minutes we were getting ready to land.
After 5 days on the island, we returned via VAL. Our flight seemed even shorter than the coming in flight.
Great experience to fly and so convenient compared to taking the ferry.

Great 7 minute flight from RVR to VQS. My wife was scared to death (and I didn’t tell her that the Islander is probably 40 years old) but the service was excellent and the flight a thrilling experience, plus the views from the Islander are amazing (high wing, no obstruction).
If you are going to Vieques, flying is a good option

we used this service to return from Vieques to San Juan.
Unlike others who have reviewed this we already found out the hard way about extra baggage and the cost so we were better prepared for the sticker shock of checking a bag (like almost as much as the flight :-()
With that being said here are our tips and observations.
* The plane we flew on was small — like fits 8 people total including the pilot and co-​pilot. No food or drinks in the plane — but hey, its like a 15 minute flight
* Check in is painful — this isn’t specific to Vieques Air link — its that way with all the companies that fly here. They have to weigh each individual bag and you which takes a ton of time — especially since the you a damn hand calculator do do all the work — soooo, be prepared and don’t arrive at the last minute.
* If you are a W guest you can use the lounge but you can’t really because its in a different building and once you check in you are stuck in a 3^rd world waiting room for your flight. I’ve read other reviews that said the lounge wasn’t opened when they were checking in.
* Extra bags — very expensive you pay by the pound! What burns my ass is that both your ‘checked’ bags and your carry on’s all end up in the same cargo area on the plane. So basically the checked bag thing is a major scam~ But they are all like this so just roll with it. We should of bought a ticket for our bags because it would of been cheaper than checking them in.
* This is a BIG one — When you arrive at SJU you arrive on the tarmac and are given your bags. You are outside the airport at this time and you have to go through security AGAIN. If its a cruise ship kinda day this will take you 1 – 2 hours depending on what airline you are on, checking your bags in, etc. etc. etc. You’ve been warned :-)

$ 88 round trip to Cuelbra. The flights left on time. We did make an what I considered an unplanned stop at Vieques to drop of 2 other passengers prior to landing at Cuelbra, but I actually enjoyed it since it felt like an air tour of both islands. The views are breathtaking although I was a bit anxious given the size of the plane. Our plane could fit 8 people max (including the pilots).
We flew out of Cieba since the early flights from San Juan and Isla Grande were already booked. Cieba airport is no frills, but was super easy to fly in and out of. The hardest part is the drive from San Juan which is about 55 minutes, but it gave us a chance to see the east side of Puerto Rico.
The staff was professional and courteous. I would recommend using this airlines if you don’t want to deal with the fuss of the ferry. After reading numerous arduous stories about ferry experiences, I decided it would be best to fly and avoid the ferry despite the cost. Time while on vacation is quite valuable!

Great airline with great prices and customer service!
When we arrived at SJU to fly to VQS, the man who met us at the counter told us that there was an earlier flight we could take. He set us up with a taxi driver, Vieques Air Link paid the fare, and we were able to start our honeymoon a couple hours sooner! Thank you so much! I was so surprised and delighted with your customer service!

I can only give the highest review to Vieques Air Link. My husband and I recently flew our 4 children to Vieques from Ceiba. Not only was the flight on time, safe, and comfortable, but the customer service we received went above and beyond what we’ve ever gotten from a large airline.
When we arrived at Ceiba from San Juan, we realized we’d picked up the wrong suitcase from the San Juan baggage claim (meaning we would have no vacation clothes!). Noemi from the Vieques Air Link counter in Ceiba not only contacted San Juan for us, but she also ensured that our bag was found and shipped directly from San Juan to Vieques. It arrived in Vieques before we did!
On the trip home, my son left his backpack in the taxi from Ceiba to San Juan. Having no one else to call for help, we again contacted Vieques Air Link. Clarista helped us find the taxi driver, found the backpack, and is now shipping it back to the states for us.
I’ve never written a Unilocal review — but it seemed like I had to find a way to say Thank You Vieques Air Link! I wish everyone we dealt with in our travels was as helpful as you were to our family.