Flights to the Dominican Republic
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The Dominican Republic has the following airports: Puerto Plata Airport (POP/MDPP), Santiago - Cibao Intl Airport (SDI/MDST) and Santo Domingo-Las Americas Airport (SDQ/MDSD).
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Weight limits for most airlines are: Passengers travelling in Economy Class can
carry 20 kg (44lbs) without extra charges and passengers travelling Business Class
can carry 30 kg (66lbs).
Weight limits at Heathrow Airport: From 1st June 2004 all airlines operating from Heathrow
Airport will not accept any single bag weighing more than 32 kg (70lbs), in order to lessen injuries
among airport staff. The 32 kg limit on an individual bag does not affect your total baggage weight
allowance. Passengers are urged to check the weight of their bag before setting off for the airport,
if however you're already at the airport and your bag weighs more than 32 kg you will be asked
to re-pack before checking in. Passengers who need to carry items that exceed the 32 kg weight
limit such as some sporting equipment, should make special arrangements with their airline in advance.
The main airports (in alphabetical order) are:
(AZS) Samana, also known as "El Catey", located between the towns of Nagua and Samana on the north coast
(JBQ) "La Isabela" airport in Santo Domingo, mainly for domestic flights but also receives some flights from other Caribbean islands
(LRM) La Romana on the south east coast
(POP) Puerto Plata, also known as "Gregorio Luperon" on the north coast
(PUJ) Punta Cana in the east
(SDQ) Santo Domingo, also known as "Las Americas" on the south coast close to the capital city Santo Domingo
(STI) Santiago also known as "Cibao International" in Santiago de los Caballeros (the country's 2nd largest city)
You can get flights from Europe via Madrid (MAD) or Paris (CDG). From the US, you can fly from New York, Miami, Philadelphia or Charlotte.Most European and Canadian cities have charter flight connections, which operate seasonally.
You will be charged $10 for a tourist card on arrival. This must be paid in USD or EUROs (€). Local currency, GBP, etc, will not be accepted.A departure tax of $20 cash is payable on most charter and some scheduled flights. Check your airline for details.
Taxi fares to nearby hotels are posted just outside the airports.
Taxi from Airport to Santo Domingo (Ciudad Colonial): it is about $25/30 (maximum), but if you have time to discuss the prices, you can get it for $12-13 (maybe less). There are many taxi touts. They ask you for tips to 'find' you a taxi. Walk outside alone, decline the tout, keep hold of your baggage and save yourself a few dollars tip.
At the airport, you can change your $ and € in Dominican Pesos. But beware! You may not be able to exchange back local money to $ and €, so do it before leaving.