If you are flying directly to Santo Domingo from North America, Europe or anywhere else for that matter, you will most likely arrive at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Las Americas is a modern airport and one of the busiest in the Dominican Republic (second only to Punta Cana) and the entire Caribbean (ranked 6th).
The Las Americas Santo Domingo airport is a favorite among travelers because of modern amenities like free wi-fi in public areas, as well as the extensive duty free shopping that’s available. It is also easy to find your way around the airport and there are lots of places to get a quick meal, a coffee or a soft drink. In other words, if you have time to kill waiting for your plane to depart or for a friend to arrive, you can relax in comfort.
When your flight arrives at Las Americas you should first collect your luggage. The next step is important to remember: you must get a tourist card before proceeding to Customs. Unfortunately, many people go directly to Customs – Passport check first only to find that they have to go back to get a tourist card then wait in line again for Customs. The tourist card costs approximately $10.
The Las Americas Santo Domingo airport is strategically located for quick transportation to Santo Domingo and the Colonial Zone (20 minutes), Boca Chica beach and resorts (10 minutes) and Juan Dolio – Guayacanes beaches and hotels (20 minutes). It is best to arrange for shuttle service ahead of time, but there are also several taxis waiting for fares outside the terminal. The price for a taxi to Santo Domingo, as an example, should be about USA $40. Make sure that you negotiate a price before you get in the taxi.
The airport has flights arriving daily from all over the world. Take a look at the image below listing all of the airlines flying into Las Americas airport. There is likely one that is perfect for you.
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