SDQ Las Américas International Airport
Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) serves Santo Domingo, about 25 km east of Santo Domingo. 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.
Las Américas International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Las Américas International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.3M passengers in 2023.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Las Américas International Airport to Santo Domingo
The airport is about 25 km east of Santo Domingo, about 50 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 in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~35 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~50 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~50 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~50 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From SDQ 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Romana | 74 km | 78 min | — |
| Samaná | 93 km | 98 min | — |
| Punta Cana | 134 km | 141 min | — |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | 156 km | 164 min | — |
Which way suits you from Las Américas International 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 Santo Domingo ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Las Américas International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 27 destinations, operated by 21 airlines. The busiest routes:
- שדה התעופה מיאמי MIA · 4 airlines
- פורטסמות' PTP · 3 airlines
- Orlando MCO · 3 airlines
- דיפ ביי טאון SXM · 3 airlines
- Willemstad CUR · 2 airlines
- New York JFK · 2 airlines
- עיר פנמה PTY · 2 airlines
- San Juan SJU · 2 airlines
- סאו פאולו GRU · 2 airlines
- אווירופטור פורט לודריד הוליווד אינטרנשיונל (פורט לודריד) FLL · 2 airlines
- Philadelphia PHL · 2 airlines
- ריו דה ז'ניירו GIG · 2 airlines
- פריז CDG · 2 airlines
- Providenciales PLS
Airlines here: Delta Air Lines · JetBlue Airways · Sky Express · Condor Flugdienst · American Airlines · Air France · Avianca · Cubana de Aviación · Aereonautica militare · Air Caraïbes
Left luggage & lost and found at Las Américas International 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.
Hotels near Las Américas International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Santo Domingo shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Other options near Santo Domingo
Other airports in Dominican Republic
- Cabo Rojo AirportCBJ
- Casa De Campo International AirportLRM
- Cibao International AirportSTI
- Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZ
- Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOP
- Herrera AirportHEX
- La Isabela International AirportJBQ
- Maria Montez International AirportBRX
- Punta Cana International AirportPUJ
- Samaná El Catey International AirportAZS
Answers to your questions
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes