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It is easy to get to the Dominican Republic. The country stands out among the most competitive countries in air transport in the region, according to the Air Transport Competitiveness Index in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022. It occupies the number eight position in the category of the countries best connected in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic has 8 international airports, 5 cruise destinations, a variety of marinas for boats and yachts, and domestic landing strips for private planes and charter flights.
The Dominican Republic has direct flights from the main cities of Latin America, the United States, Canada and Europe. The main airlines are Jetblue Airways, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Air Transat At, Sunwing Airlines, Southwest Airlines Co, Air Europa, Iberia, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada and Condor. Among the national airlines are Arajet and Sky High Aviation,
International airports
The Dominican Republic has 8 international airports, 5 cruise destinations, a variety of marinas for boats and yachts, and domestic landing strips for private planes and charter flights.
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The José Francisco Peña Gómez Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is located 30 minutes from the capital city, Santo Domingo, and very close to the tourist areas of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio.
La Isabela International Airport in Santo Domingo
La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), also known as Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, north of Santo Domingo, primarily handles domestic flights and flights to Haiti.
Punta Cana International Airport
The Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana and Cap Cana area, and about 30 minutes from the hotels on the beaches of Bávaro, El Cortecito, Arena Gorda, Macao and Uvero Alto.In the Caribbean area, this is the airport with the largest number of flights from all over the world. Coastal resorts are 10 to 40 minutes drive from the airport. The airport has three terminals, each with its characteristic thatched roofs made of palm leaves.
Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata
The Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), also known as the Puerto Plata International Airport, is located just 20 minutes from the city of Puerto Plata.
the north coast, and neighboring tourist destinations such as Cofresí, Playa Dorada, Sosúa and Cabarete. It is located less than an hour from Playa Grande.
La Romana International Airport
La Romana International Airport (LRM), also known as Casa de Campo International Airport, is just 10 minutes from Casa de Campo Resort on the southeast coast, and just 20 minutes from Bayahibe.
Samana International Airport
El Catey International Airport (AZS), also known as Juan Bosch International Airport, is located half an hour from the city of Samaná and 45 minutes from Cosón, Las Terrenas and Portillo, on the famous northeast coast of the Dominican Republic.
Cibao International Airport in Santiago de los Caballeros
Cibao International Airport (STI) is located 15 minutes from the bustling city of Santiago, in the central region, and offers easy access to the nearby cities of La Vega, Jarabacoa, Constanza, San Francisco de Macorís and Moca.
María Montez International Airport in Barahona
María Montez International Airport (BRX) is at the entrance to the city of Barahona, in the southwest. Currently it mainly receives domestic flights.
National air transport
helicopters
In Punta Cana, helicopters are a quick and comfortable way to get to know the area and its 50 km (31 miles) of beaches. Helicopter companies fly to Santo Domingo and other destinations, connecting different cities and tourist spots. http://www.helidosaaviationgroup.com/
Domestic flights
Charter flights can be organized between the international airports of Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo (SDQ, JBQ), La Romana (LRM), Santiago (STI), Puerto Plata (POP), Samaná (AZS, ABA) and Barahona ( BRX). Several small airports serve domestic flights.
These include: Arroyo Barril (ABA) in Samaná, on the northeast coast of Constanza (COZ), located in the central mountainous region; Cabo Rojo (CBJ) in Pedernales, on the southwest coast and Montecristi (MTC) on the northwest coast.
Domestic airports
Several small airports throughout the country serve domestic flights.
These include:
- Arroyo Barril (ABA) in Samaná, on the northeast coast
- Konstanz (COZ) located in the central mountainous region
- Cabo Rojo (CBJ) in Pedernales, on the southwest coast
- Montecristi (MTC) on the northwest coast
Cruise ports and ships that call in the Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, the ports for cruise ships are located in the south-central (Santo Domingo), in the southeast (La Romana and Punta Cana), in the north (Puerto Plata) and on the northeast coast (Samaná). Most of them arrive especially during the winter months. You can review at this link the cruise and ship companies that our ports have on their itineraries.
In Puerto Plata you have the port Amber Cove considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the Caribbean, far from the usual tourist traps. From here you can choose from a varied proposal of historical excursions, beach excursions or nature exploration in the mountains and jungles of the region.
Likewise, Puerto Plata has the port Taino Bay, a world-class cruise terminal. The facilities welcome the world's largest cruise lines. This terminal consolidates Puerto Plata as one of the main destinations in the Caribbean.
In Santo Domingo, the country's capital, cruise ships arrive at the terminal Morning glory of the Port of San Soucia multipurpose port in the Dominican Republic and the first in America. You will arrive at the First City of America from where you can do a series of excursions to the thriving metropolis of the Dominican Republic, including its colonial city, Santo Domingo, the primate of America.
Port of La Romana
La Romana is a tourist destination in the Dominican Republic located in the southeast of the country with beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels.
The cruise terminal in La Romana is also known as the Sugar Breeze Cruise Terminal. The open-air terminal has a few buildings with services and amenities just a few meters away from your cruise ship's walkway, no more than a 5-minute walk away.
Here there is a dock with a commercial terminal and the Casa de Campo tourist terminal to receive cruise ships. Río Salao is located and has two docks from which buses depart that take tourists to see the attractions of Casa de Campo: Los Altos de Chavón – a recreation of a medieval town -, the marina and a golf course. first class. From the west pier, tourists can go to the city of La Romana, where there are many craft stores and large hypermarkets.
Samana Bayport
Samaná, in the northeast of the Dominican Republic, is a unique destination in the country nestled on a large mountainous peninsula along one of the most beautiful bays in the world. At this time, the end of 2022, the modern port is being built Samana Bayport which plans to receive more than one million cruise passengers starting next January, through excursions, commercial areas, recreation and cultural exchange.
How to move within the Dominican Republic
Likewise, the Dominican Republic is a country with great advances in road and transportation matters. A complete network of highways and main roads and a good urban and interurban transport service will quickly take you to any corner of the island.
Taxis
Taxis can be found at airports and hotels and can also be booked in advance. Several taxi companies are listed in the telephone directory. They are a cost-effective way to get anywhere; They are safe and a reliable option in Santo Domingo, as well as in many inland cities. Intercity taxis cost RD$200.
Car Rental
Several companies, including several global brands, offer their services in major airports, tourist destinations and cities. Consider renting a vehicle to visit the destinations and attractions found along the northern coast, the Samaná Peninsula, La Romana and the beaches of Punta Cana at your leisure.
Metro Santo Domingo
The new modern metro service started in 2009 and has two lines. Avoid rush hours when travelers are packed together. One of the lines runs from north to south on Máximo Gómez Avenue, and then from east to west along Correa and Cidrón Avenue, passing the State University (Autonomous University of Santo Domingo) on its way to the government offices. in the Heroes Center, where Congress, the Supreme Court of Justice and the Department of Immigration are located, among others. A metro card costs RD$30 with recharges starting at RD$20, the value of each trip. www.opret.gob.do/Estaciones.aspx
Low Cost Urban Buses
The government-provided low-cost OMSA buses travel along the main streets and avenues of Santo Domingo and Santiago, from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Similarly, there are other, smaller, private buses called “guaguas” or “voladoras” that travel on scheduled routes, stopping at the request of the passenger.
Public Cars or “Conchos” (Shared Taxis)
Concho cars or shared taxis are very similar to “guaguas” because they travel on specific routes and stop at certain points at the request of passengers. You can find them both in the capital, as well as in cities and towns. Fares are generally RD$25 for routes that carry up to 6 passengers. Consider taking a private taxi for intercity routes, with a price of RD$200.
“Motoconcho” (Mototaxis)
In the Dominican Republic, many young people make a living transporting passengers on their motorcycles. The service is mostly used for trips of relatively short distances, mainly because motorcycles can weave through traffic faster. The rate should be agreed upon in advance and used with caution as many drive recklessly.
Interurban Bus Service
It is not difficult to travel between different regions of the country. There are some private companies that can take you on modern and comfortable buses for very reasonable prices. Be sure to bring a jacket because these buses tend to have very cold air conditioning.
Interurban Transportation
There is a large network of roads that connect cities with tourist destinations around the country. There are lush green landscapes along the Santo Domingo-Santiago-Puerto Plata highway.
Don't miss the spectacular panoramic views of the sea and mountains during the route to Barahona, or the interesting new route through the Los Haitises National Park and its hills, leading to the Samaná Peninsula and the Northeast Coast. The following ground and air transportation options can help you travel around the Dominican Republic.
Among the main intercity transport companies are Metro Tours that connects Cibao, the North and part of the East of the country and routes to Haiti; Trips to the Caribbean with a similar itinerary to the previous one; Bavarian Express that connects the Bávaro-Punta Cana area with Santo Domingo; Spinal Transport that connects the cities of Cibao with Santo Domingo; Transporte Samaná (Asotrapusa) provides daytime service to Samaná with several departures from its stations on Barahona Street 129 and Autopista Las Américas.