Flights to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic now boasts 10 international airports.

There now many flights to the Dominican Republic and most tourism destinations have an airport within less than an hour`s drive but be careful to chose the correct airport for your arrival.

On my first trip to Dominican Republic I had booked a two week holiday in Bavaro. I had been busy at work and unable to research the geography of the country. When it came to booking a flight I made this mistake of flying into La Romana when Punta Cana would have been a much better choice.

Northern Coast Resorts

Tourist Resorts

Cofresi, Maimon, Luperon, Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Sosua, Cabarete, Cabrera and Playa Grande hotels.

Airport

Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)also known as Puerto Plata airport.

Located in Puerto Plata, it is the Dominican Republic's second largest airport, after Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo.

Transfer times

This airport will leave a 10- to 45-minute transfer depending on resort location.

North East Resorts

Tourist Resorts

Samana, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras.

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Airport

Samana El Catey International Airport (IATA: AZS, ICAO: MDCY), also called Aeropuerto Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch (AISA), is a new international airport that opened in November 2006, serving the province of Samana.

The airport is located near the little village of El Catey, some 8 km (5 miles) west of Sanchez, at the base of the mountainous peninsula Cape Samana.

Transfer times

Local travel times are 30 minutes drive to Las Terrenas, 40 minutes drive to the provincial capital, Santa Barbara de Samana, and approximately 1 hour drive to Las Galeras.

Below: Samana airports map

East Coast Resorts

Flights to the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, Bavaro

Tourist Resorts

Punta Cana, Bavaro, El Cortecito beaches, Cabeza de Toro, Cabo Engado, Juanillo, Cap Cana, Westin Roco Ki Beach and Golf Resort.

Airport

Punta Cana International Airport (IATA: PUJ, ICAO: MDPC) is a privately owned commercial airport in Punta Cana, eastern Dominican Republic. The airport is built in a traditional Dominican style with open-air terminals with their roofs covered in palm fronds. A number of scheduled and charter airlines fly to Punta Cana.

In 2007, Punta Cana received more than 3 million passengers.

Transfer times

10-40 minutes, depending on resort location.

Below: Punta Cana airport

South East Resorts

Tourist Resorts

La Romana, Casa de Campo, Bayahibe, Juan Dolio

Airport

La Romana International Airport (IATA: LRM, ICAO: MDLR) is located on the south eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, adjacent to the tourist town of La Romana and the resort of Casa de Campo. It is about 68 miles (110km) from the capital, Santo Domingo. This airport receives most of the private flights to the country.

Transfer times

10-40 minutes, depending on resort location.

South Dominican Republic

Santa Domingo-Capital Dominican Republic

Tourist Resorts

Boca Chica, Juan Dolio.

Airport

Las Americas International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas-JFPG) (IATA: SDQ, ICAO: MDSD) is an international airport located in near Santo Domingo and Boca Chica in the Dominican Republic.

The airport is the largest for flight to Dominican Republic and one of the largest in the Caribbean, handling over 3 million passengers per year through its air terminal.

Transfer times

10-40 minutes, depending on resort location.

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South West Resorts

Tourist Resorts

Barahona, Pedernales

Airport

Maria Montez International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Maria Montez) (IATA: BRX, ICAO: MDBH) is an international airport located in Barahona, Dominican Republic. It is named after the late film star Maria Montez, who was born in the province of Barahona.

Transfer times

10-40 minutes, depending on resort location.

Flights to the Dominican Republic

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