The Dominican Republic is a tourist paradise, a place where millions of travelers come every year and just as many yearn to get here. White beaches surrounded by palm trees, friendly sun, gentle warm sea - a dream! And there is only one road to it - an air flight.
The coveted island's airports accept a colossal number of passengers. Across air gate Punta Cana alone passes 4 million people annually, and 3 million through Santo Domingo.
Air terminals are the first thing that travelers face upon arriving in the Dominican Republic - beautiful functional buildings with a developed infrastructure that can satisfy any tourist's needs.
In 2018, airport fees were canceled so that the procedure for entering the country was as fast and convenient as possible. Now it is enough to present your passport and tourist card, and you do not need to pay a 10-dollar fee. There is no need for a visa either. Dominican Republic is one of the best visa-free countries for Russians - you can stay here without this permit for 60 days.
How many airports are there in the Dominican Republic
In total, there are 11 airports in the republic - 6 international and 5 for domestic flights. The main air hubs, designed to receive passengers from other countries, are located near major resorts.
- Punta Cana to Punta Cana. Those who want to get to the resort of the same name, as well as to Bavaro and Cap Cana, come here.
- Las Americas in Santo Domingo. From here you can easily get to the resort towns of Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, and in the capital itself.
- La Union in Puerto Plata. Tourists who plan to spend their holidays in Sosua, Cabarete, Playa Dorado come here.
- El Catey in Samana. For travelers with a resting point on the Samana Peninsula.
- Casa de Campo in La Romana. From here you can proceed to Bayahibe, Juan Dolio or stop at La Romana.
- Qibao in Santiago. Located near Puerto Plata.
Any of these international airports have an online scoreboard. You can find it on the Internet, see the time of departure and arrival at your destination.
It is better to get from the landing site to your resort by taxi. Public buses in the Dominican Republic are often overcrowded and run without any timetable. Taxis near the airports are on duty around the clock. If you feel confident behind the wheel, you can rent a car. There are rental desks in every terminal. Also, many hotels organize a free transfer right to the door, the tour operator should tell you about this.
How to travel to the Dominican Republic on your own
Each airport has an IATA identifier. It consists of 3 letters of the Latin alphabet and is used in any booking systems. With the help of this designation, you can easily find and reserve a flight on specialized sites with the arrival of exactly the place you need. A map with airports and resorts in the Dominican Republic will help you navigate if you are planning independent travel... You just need to choose a specific vacation spot and see which airport is located nearby. Then enter the IATA code in a specific line on the flight booking website and all available destinations will be shown. This is especially convenient when you can only get to your destination with transfers. For the Dominican Republic, this is very important, since there is only one airport of arrival from Moscow - this is Punta Cana. Connecting flights will have to be used to land at other ports. In addition to Moscow, direct communication has been established with St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The ticket will cost about 550-600 dollars.
Punta Cana. Punta Cana airport. Punta Cana International. IATA code - PUJ
The main airport in the Dominican Republic and the only one where you can fly from Moscow with a direct flight. The air port of Punta Cana accepts both regular and charter planes, hundreds of thousands of passengers from Europe and America pass through its gates.
Arriving in the country, tourists immediately find themselves in the atmosphere of a tropical island - the airport building looks like several huts covered with palm leaves and lost among the mango thickets. Inside the "hut" they have a completely modern look - spacious waiting rooms with comfortable armchairs, check-in counters, electronic scoreboards.
The airport has three terminals, two for international flights and one for domestic traffic... There is a VIP sector. All conditions have been created for passengers - a large food court and parking, bank branches and conference rooms, shops selling duty-free goods, car rental. Travelers' reviews mark comfortable rooms for families with children, where you can change clothes and feed the child, and entertain him with toys.
It is only 7 km from the airport to the city center. The taxi ride will take 10-15 minutes. To the nearest resort Bavaro 24 km, and to Cap Cana 11.
Santo Domingo. Las Americas airport. Aeropuerto de las Americas. IATA code - SDQ
Las Americas is the oldest air gateway to the Dominican Republic. The port, which consists of two terminals, serves regular flights from all over the world. Russian tourists can get here only by connecting flights to European or American cities. Harbour Air located 24 km from the capital of the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo. This distance can be covered by bus or taxi. Travel time is 45 minutes. The nearby resort of Boca Chica is 12km away.
The developed infrastructure of the airport offers travelers any services - lunch in a restaurant, the latest newspapers, high-speed Internet. Working information Center, tourist office, car rental point, Duty-Free shop. There is a separate room for VIP clients, a mother and child room, ATMs and currency exchange offices.
La Romana. Casa de Campo airport. Casa de Campo International. IATA code - LRM
South airport near the resort town of La Romana. In addition to international flights, it actively works with domestic routes. Travelers from Russia can land here only by transferring in one of the cities of Europe. The online arrival and departure board will tell you the right time, and the flight schedule on the official website will help you plan your trip.
Distance to La Romana 10 km, to the resort of Casa de Campo 7 km. Also from here you can quickly reach the famous spa towns of Juan Dolio and Bayahibe. You can only get to Punta Cana, which is 78 km away, by taxi, taking care of ordering it in advance.
The terminal services provide an opportunity to relax, have a snack, get any comprehensive information, use the Internet and ATMs.
Puerto Plata. La Union airport. La Union International Airport. IATA code - POP
In the north of the republic, near Puerto Plata, there are two airports La Union and Gregorio Luperon. Since there are no direct flights to this city from Russia, you can fly here with a transfer in New York or Miami. The point of arrival in this case will be La Union airport. It is also convenient to get here by direct routes from Europe.
La Union air gate is located 12 km from the city center. If you use a taxi, you can get there in 15-20 minutes. Other options - public bus and route taxi.
Samana. El Catey airport. Samana El Catey International. IATA code - AZS
This airport is located near the village of El Catey on the Samana Peninsula, so loved by tourists for its excellent beaches and pristine nature. It was built in 2006 and is designed to receive large transcontinental liners. For Russian tourists the only option to get here is connecting flights.
The infrastructure of this transport hub includes several food outlets, recreation areas for passengers, shops with souvenirs and other goods, a currency exchange office, and the Internet. You can order a transfer to any hotel on the coast or get there by a rented car.
Santiago. Qibao Airport. Cibao International Airport. IATA code - STI
Transport hub in big city in the northern part of the island. Serves about 12 airlines with their regular and charter flights. A direct flight here from Russia is not possible.
International and domestic airports of the Dominican Republic: where is it more convenient to get to which resorts, which airlines fly where. Location, duty-free shops, terminals and helpful information about the airports of the Dominican Republic.
Only three airports in the Dominican Republic have international status. These are Las Americas airport, located in the capital of the Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo, Punta Cana airport and Gregorio Luperon airport, which is also called Puerto Plata.
Of all the airports in the Dominican Republic, only Punta Cana has a regular connection with Russia. Note that there are only two more airports Latin America accept direct flights from our country: Jose Marti airport in Cuba and international Airport Cancun in Mexico.
Punta Cana Airport ranks third among all airports in the Caribbean in terms of passenger traffic.
Punta Cana Airport is located in the east of the Dominican Republic, in the city of the same name. It is the busiest airport in the Dominican Republic, serving over four million passengers a year. The airport ranks third among all airports in the Caribbean in terms of passenger traffic.
Currently, active work is underway to create a plan that will allow the reconstruction and expansion of this airport. This is the responsibility of the Grupo Punta Cana group operating the airport. Now at Punta Cana airport there are two international terminal x, which have a separate VIP sector, as well as one terminal serving international flights.
Dominican airports provide tourists with all the necessary list of services. Punta Cana airport is no exception. There is a duty-free shop here, it is small, but the prices are very attractive.
The cost of alcoholic drinks in the duty-free of Punta Cana airport is half that in local shops Dominican Republic.
There are also recreation areas on the territory of the airport, including for VIP clients. Businessmen, if necessary, can use the conference room. The airport is especially convenient for tourists traveling with children: at this airport in the Dominican Republic you will find play rooms, rooms for mothers and children, in which you can change clothes for both older children and babies.
If you feel hungry while waiting for your flight, you can have a snack or even a hearty meal in numerous restaurants and cafes offering a fairly diverse selection of food and drinks.
If you are traveling on your own and a transfer to the hotel was not part of your plans, you can use a taxi service or rent a car directly at the airport.
Airlines flying to the Dominican Republic
Not all airports in the Dominican Republic accept direct flights from Russia. But you can get to any airport of the republic connecting flights... The exception is Punta Cana Airport, which, to the great convenience of Russian tourists, receives regular, charter and seasonal flights from our country.
For example, Aeroflot operates regular flights from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport. Lucky for tourists who are comfortable with Yekaterinburg as a starting point: they will fly by charter with Nordstar Airlines.
Practical information
Punta Cana Airport: Flight board available on the official website, telephone airport information desk: 809-959-2376.
The Samana Peninsula is located in the northwest of the Dominican Republic on the coast Atlantic Ocean... Samana is a picturesque corner of untouched nature with a modern tourism business.
Historical and geographic data
Samana is a reserved place in a country where mass tourism has not spoiled the pristine nature.
During the Middle Ages, the territory of the Dominican Republic was inhabited by indigenous Indian tribes. Christopher Columbus discovered the island for the Europeans. At the beginning of the 16th century, Spanish colonists founded the first settlements on the island. The island began to attract immigrants from France and Great Britain. For many years, the struggle between states for these lands lasted.
In 1865, the Dominicans drove out the invaders, the state became an independent republic. For half of the 20th century, political and economic instability persisted in the republic. Recently, the state has been taking active measures to develop the tourism industry. The Dominican Republic continues to be an exotic destination.
Samana climate and weather
The climate on the island is humid subtropical - dry winters and wet summer... The hottest month is August, the air temperature rises above +31 ° C. The heat is more easily tolerated thanks to the sea winds blowing from the northeast.
Picturesque corner
The cool month is January average temperature- +22 ° C. The rainy season in the area lasts from May to November. In July-August typhoons pass through the island and storms occur. The best time to visit the country - from December to April.
Note! The Dominican Republic is a country of "eternal summer". The air and water temperature does not drop below +25 ° C all year round.
Samana landmarks
Samana Island (Dominican Republic) - magical and amazing place, best resort country. A series of small mountains from east to west separate the resort from the rest of the island.
Major cities such as Las Terenas, Sánchez and Santa Barbara de Samana, as well as many small villages are located in the area.
The city of Santa Barbara de Samana, which is called Samana for short, is a regional center founded in 1756. A fire that occurred in the middle of the 20th century destroyed most of the city; several old buildings have survived. The rebuilt city looks modern.
Embankment and pedestrian bridge connect the city with two tiny islets. A serpentine road leads to the city, winding along the side of the mountain, with a coconut forest and views of the area and the bay. The center is located 216 km from the capital of the Dominican Republic, where a high-speed highway has been launched connecting Samana with the capital of Santo Domingo.
Santa Barbara de Samana
Samana was actually cut off from the mainland for several centuries. Inaccessible mountains and impassable rainforests preserved this area in its original form. Tropical vegetation, clean sandy beaches allow this place to be considered one of the beautiful places. On Samana six national parks with clean rivers, coconut groves, waterfalls and caves, unusual flora and fauna.
Los Haitises National Park is large and popular. National park occupies an area of more than 200 sq. km. Wildlife alternates with tourist infrastructure: swimming pools, hotels, restaurants. For sightseeing, part of the reserve is available as part of an organized group. Park with tropical plants and animals.
Interesting! In the park, you can walk in the jungle, take a boat ride, see dolphins and manatees, and visit the caves where rock paintings of the first inhabitants of the island - the Taino Indians - have been preserved.
The famous El Limon waterfall, more than 50 m high, is located in the jungle of El Limon National Park. It got its name from the color of the water - greenish-yellow. The waterfall is a popular tourist attraction. There are no roads to it, so it's quite difficult to get here on foot. They get to the waterfall on horses rented from a ranch located not far from the village.
El Limon waterfall
Samana Bay is known for the fact that from January to March, a population of North Atlantic humpback whales swims into the warm waters of the bay for mating and breeding. Males, reaching a length of 18 meters and weighing 40-50 tons, trying to charm the females, jump out of the water. An unusually beautiful and memorable sight to watch huge animals.
The small islet of Cayo Levantado, which is also part of the Samana province, is located in the Samana Bay. On the loose here you can see pelicans, frigates, egrets. The famous advertising for Bacardi rum was filmed here. Very Beautiful places where you can take pictures.
In the Taino park, tourists get to know the life of the aborigines who lived on Samana in the 17th century.
Tourists on the island are offered a wide range of various excursions. The objects are local villages, where you can learn the way of life of the inhabitants, unusual customs and traditions, parties with incendiary dances.
Rich underwater world Samanas - perfect place for diving. You can choose others aquatic species sports:
- surfing;
- windsurfing;
- riding on water skiing and a catamaran;
- sailing.
How to get to the island
From Moscow and St. Petersburg you can fly by plane to the Dominican Republic, the travel time is 12 hours. Residents of Yekaterinburg also have the opportunity to get to the Dominican Republic directly in 14 hours.
Additional Information! The international airport in Samana, Dominican Republic, is located in the northern part, 8 km from the city of Sanchez.
Airport on Samana
From the airport you can drive to Las Terrenas in 20 minutes, Santa Barbara de Samana in 40 minutes, Las Galleras in 1 hour.
Samana beaches and resort
All Samana beaches are good in their own way and have their own characteristics. They are concentrated along the southern coast, which goes to the Gulf of Samana, and along the north and east, to the Atlantic Ocean. You can choose between the waters of the bay and the ocean.
The shores on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean - palm trees, soft sand and azure clear water. Along coastline there are still a few hotels located.
Las Terrenas
Lively tourist village Samanas - Las Terrenas. The town has several hotels of various categories, bars, restaurants and even nightclubs. Las Terrenas has all the conditions for practicing various sports.
What beaches are there?
- Las Terrenas brings together other beaches around the village of Las Terrenas.
- Koson are called the best beach Samanas in this neighborhood.
- Bonita 13 kilometers long, it is close to the hotels and villas of the town. It is a calm, secluded place. Near the coast, rock formations that resemble whales protrude from the water, which is why it is called the "beach of whales". White sand beach, divided into two parts. In the western part, the water is calm, it never happens here high waves, in the eastern part there are often high waves.
- Cayo—Levantado is located in the Gulf of Samana. It is convenient for residents of a local hotel. Those wishing to visit this beach can reach it by boat or speedboat from the Santa Barbara promenade. From the beach you can watch humpback whales during the mating season.
- Colorado is located in the eastern part of the Samana coast and belongs to the wild beaches.
- Rincon located next to Colorado Beach, 1.2 km long. On the one hand, it goes to the bay, on the other, to the stream, behind which the national park begins.
- Las—Galeras and other beaches in the vicinity of the eponymous village of Las Galeras are suitable for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
- Beach Madam- in the vicinity of Las Galeras, located on the territory national park Cape Samana. You can only get there by horse.
- Ale—Valle located in a bay in the north of Samana, it is suitable not only for swimming, but also for fishing.
The Domikan has all the conditions for a family vacation. Children will love the soft sand on the beaches. For their entertainment, there are aquariums with marine life. Entertainment programs for children are held on the territory of the hotels.
When traveling to the Dominican Republic, it is important to learn basic Spanish phrases. Almost all residents of the Dominican Republic speak Spanish. Majority local residents do not speak English, and without knowing the basics of Spanish, you can get into an awkward situation.
You can drink only purchased in the store mineral water in the bottle. Dominicans are used to bacteria in the water, which can cause stomach upset in tourists.
Important! It is dangerous to go out alone on a dark deserted street. Wearing jewelry should be avoided at a later time.
Appearance and dress matter to Dominicans. The shorts are only suitable for the beach. Dress appropriately for evening walks.
Tours to Samana - an opportunity to admire the beautiful landscapes with coconut groves, beaches surrounded by mountains and palm trees. Relax on deserted, white beaches and swim in the waters of the Atlantic. See the mating games of giant humpback whales and listen to their amazing singing.
Haiti's wonderful Caribbean island is home to the Dominican Republic, unimaginable in its beauty, with lush flora and exotic fauna.
This is a favorite of tourists from all over the world. heavenly place... Delicate sugar-colored sand, crystal waters, incredible sunsets and sunrises. Nature that has not lost its charm and primordiality. Paradise haven of peace. How do you get there?
A direct air ticket from Russia to the Dominican Republic costs about 50,000 rubles on average. There are two airlines operating in the republic, 12 main airports receive and send aircraft... Most of the terminals are located near the coast. 7 air harbors have international status, of which six main ones stand out. Almost all passenger traffic from other countries passes through them. Domestic flights are not particularly popular due to the small territory of the state, whose area is 48,730 km 2 - it is much easier to use by water transport... If flights are carried out within the country, then they usually go to the capital of Santo Domingo for sightseeing purposes - there is something to see and something to be surprised at. A huge number of tourists visit the country all year round, including thanks to the visa-free regime.
The destination airport depends on the tour operator and on the type of flight: there are direct flights, and there are those that offer flights with transfers through the USA and Europe. Russians can fly directly to Punta Cana with regular Aeroflot flights.
On many sites for the sale of airline tickets, you can easily choose a suitable flight to the Dominican Republic, receive and print electronic ticket.
$ 10 fee canceled
From May 2018, tourists no longer need to pay a $ 10 tax at Dominican airports, its cost is now included in the ticket price. To enter the Dominican Republic, it will be enough to present your passport and tourist card.
This measure is designed to speed up procedures at the country's airports. As for passengers sea cruises, then they will continue to pay the fee under the old rules.
In May, the Dominican Republic increased the maximum period of stay in the country without a visa to 60 days - instead of the previous 30 days. The authorities have a target of 10 million tourists a year by 2022.
How many airports are there in the Dominican Republic?
Six main air harbors and cities where they are located:
- Punta Cana - in the city of Punta Cana;
- Gregorio Luperon - the city of Puerto Plata, in the north of the country;
- Las Americas is located in Santo Domingo;
- El Catey - the city of Samana;
- El Cibao - Santiago, 34 kilometers from the city of Puerto Plata;
- Casa del Campo - in La Romana.
In addition, there are auxiliary terminals:
- Constanta;
- Sabana di Mar in the east, next to the airport in Samana;
- La Isabela (in the south, next to Santo Domingo);
- Barakhona;
- San Juan;
- La Union;
- Cape Rojo.
Airport number one
The first in importance and the largest airport in the country is Punta Cana. He is one of the three leaders in The Caribbean in terms of passenger traffic, it has an international status, serves a colossal number of traffic and is located next to the most famous and best resort of the same name in the Dominican Republic in the east. About four million people pass through it every year.
At the entrance to the building hangs state flag Dominican Republic, the airport has one lane. Work on the opening of the second runway is now underway, it will also be opened soon for greater convenience, because the air harbor serves more than fifty airlines, accepts both regular and charter flights... The building has two international terminals and one for domestic air transportation, there is a separate VIP sector.
This is the only airport in the Dominican Republic that has a regular connection with Russia. Here you can use the whole range of services, from transportation to the hotel and ending with rental personal car... To get to the city, you need to cover a distance of 50 km, the travel time will be 45 minutes. Other points in the country can also be reached from this air harbor, but alternatively, if you are tired of the long flight, you can take a taxi or get to your destination by local transport. At Punta Cana Airport, you can book an inexpensive transfer to your destination.
Of interest to tourists are design and architectural solutions airport buildings. Terminals with Wi-Fi zones are made in the Caribbean style, decorative roofs, green plants are very beautiful. In addition to duty-free shops and large shopping mall here you can use the services of conference rooms and bank branches, there are also bars, restaurants and cafes, a mother and child room, a playroom.
Status
Two more airports of the republic have international status. These are the capital Las Americas and Gregorio Luperon - the air harbor in Puerto Plata.
Dominican airports do not get tired of receiving a huge number of tourists throughout the year. After all, it is never cold here - the air temperature is below +22 ° C and the water temperature is +26 ... + 27 ° C almost never drops. In addition, the Dominican Republic does not need a visa, and this attracts tourists from all over the world.
Capital International "Las Americas" in Santo Domingo
Another air harbor in the list of airports in the Dominican Republic is very popular with tourists, it is convenient and has international status. We are talking about Las Americas, located in the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 25 kilometers from the city center. Tourists from Russia can get here by connecting flights. Once he bore the palm in passenger traffic in the Dominican Republic, but with the advent of the airport in the city of Punta Cana, the situation changed in favor of the latter. The annual passenger traffic of Las Americas serving largest liners the world is constantly growing and is about 3 million people. Among the infrastructure facilities of the airport there is a waiting room with a VIP-zone, points of sale of fresh newspapers, a cafe, a toilet. Anyone can go online - the connection is free.
Gregorio Luperon Airport in Puerto Plata
Foreign tourists will gladly host Gregorio Luperon Dominican International Airport in Puerto Plata. The air harbor is located 12 kilometers from the city center, it serves ships from different countries and 16 airlines. If you are flying from Russia, then it is impossible to fly here by direct flight, only with transfers. Using the services of a taxi, you can get to the city. Here you can rent a car, take a regular bus or a fixed-route taxi called "gua-gua".
Solar panels are a smart solution to preserve the natural environment
Not so long ago, the largest airport operator in the Dominican Republic announced the installation of solar panels in several of the country's air harbors. This program works as part of the transition to renewable energy sources and helps to save environment... At the capital's La Isabela airport, 2,640 panels have been installed, with a total capacity of 858 kW providing 43% of the total energy used. The Gregorio Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata was also not spared, having installed 1670 batteries with a total capacity of 543 kW (they are designed to provide 12% of the energy consumption). In the future, panels are planned to be installed at El Catey International Airport in Samana, and more panels are planned in Puerto Plata.
Samana
What is the name of the airport in the Dominican Republic that specializes in handling massive transcontinental aircraft? This is Samana or El Catey, which is located in the northern part of the Samana Peninsula. The air harbor was opened for operation in 2006. You can fly to this airport from Russia using connecting flights, there are no direct flights here.
Santiago
One of major airports Dominican Republic - Santiago - located in the north. This harbor hosts JetBlue, Delta, Copa, American Airlines and others. The Delta Company allows you to purchase tickets to the Dominican Republic, while making a transfer in New York. Your plane will land in Santiago.
