Airport

DCF Canefield Airport

Canefield Airport (DCF) serves Roseau, about 4 km north of Roseau. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADCF
ICAOTDCF
ServesRoseau
From centre4 km
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Canefield Airport — facts & history

We pulled Canefield Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3,686 passengers in 2015.

Opened
1979
47 years ago
Passengers / year
3,686
as of 2015
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Canefield Airport to Roseau

The airport is about 4 km north of Roseau, about 12 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~12 minmetered
Private transfer~12 minfixed upfront
Car rental~12 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DCF to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Berekua14 km30 min—
Marigot25 km35 min—
Portsmouth28 km39 min—
Calibishie29 km40 min—
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Which way suits you from Canefield Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Canefield ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Canefield Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Canefield Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Canefield Airport to the centre of Roseau?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 4 km north of Roseau, about 12 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Canefield Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Canefield Airport to Roseau?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Canefield Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Canefield Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Canefield Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes