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DOM Douglas-Charles Airport

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Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) serves Marigot, about 2 km northwest of Marigot. 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.

IATADOM
ICAOTDPD
ServesMarigot
From centre2 km
Non-stop8
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Elevation22 m

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The airport in numbers

Douglas-Charles Airport — facts & history

We pulled Douglas-Charles Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 60,470 passengers in 2015, against a peak of 70,608 in 2014.

Opened
1961
65 years ago
Passengers / year
60,470
as of 2015
Peak traffic
70,608
in 2014
Elevation
22 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Douglas-Charles Airport to Marigot

The airport is about 2 km northwest of Marigot, about 10 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~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DOM 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.)
Calibishie7 km22 min—
Portsmouth17 km36 min—
Roseau29 km40 min—
Berekua35 km49 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Douglas-Charles Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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

Route network

Where you can fly from Douglas-Charles Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Leeward Islands Air Transport · American Airlines · Seaborne Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Douglas-Charles 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 Douglas-Charles Airport

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

Rates in Dominica shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Douglas-Charles Airport to the centre of Marigot?
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 2 km northwest of Marigot, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Douglas-Charles 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 Douglas-Charles Airport to Marigot?
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 Douglas-Charles 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Douglas-Charles Airport?
About 8 destinations, including San Juan, Philipsburg, Pointe-a-pitre, Tortola. 7 airlines operate here.
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 Douglas-Charles 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 Douglas-Charles Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Douglas-Charles Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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