Means of transport Dominican Republic

The capital's main airport, very similar to the major international airports, is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. To get downtown: cab, bus (irregular and inconvenient, as they stop at the end of Avenida Las Américas and don't go as far as the colonial zone), or VTC if you have Internet access. There is no departure tax if your stay is less than 31 days. If you stay from 1 to 3 months, you'll have to pay an additional $3,500, $5,600 from 3 to 9 months, and $7,000 from 9 months to 1 year.

Punta Cana airport is the busiest international airport in the country! It is served by international and charter airlines, domestic Dominican airlines and taxi planes that can be chartered. Air France and Air Caraïbes offer direct flights from and to Paris, Charles de Gaulle and Orly respectively. Whichever resort you have booked at, they all have shuttles that will pick you up. Otherwise, car rental is available here.

This small airport is served by private companies such as Aerodomca, Dominican Shuttles or Corsairfly (from December 2012). The airport has been in work since December 2011.

The new bus terminal makes it possible to directly connect Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo thanks to the road passing in the north of the peninsula, by avoiding the usual connection in Sanchez. The service also operates for other routes. The company Expresso ensures approximately 6 departures per day for the capital. The journey takes about 2.5 hours (see www.las-terrenas-live.com). The Dominican Shuttles company also proposes many regular and daily internal connections from Las Terrenas (www.dominicanshuttles.com)

This small international airport, which exists since 2006, is located at 20 minutes of Las Terrenas and Nagua by a recent highway which goes directly to Santo Domingo. It welcomes regular flights from the United States and Canada. The flights from Europe are assured in high season only by Eurowings, Nordwind Airlines or Wamos Air (no direct connections with France). It is better to bring something to eat, because there are few options on the spot and everything is overpriced!

The international airport of pocket is served by Blue Panorama Airlines (Milan, Rome, Verona), Air Transat (Montreal, Quebec, Toronto), Condor (Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich), JetBlue Airways (New York), Miami Air (Miami), and Tui Airways (London) among others, for what concerns the international companies. Some domestic flights also allow to reach the capital (110 km) and other parts of the Dominican Republic. It is also possible to rent small private planes to travel within the country.

The company, created by a German pilot, offers many domestic connections between the airports of the tourist areas of the country. Punta Cana-Santo Domingo, Las Terrenas-Santo Domingo, Punta Cana-Puerto Plata and Las Terrenas-Puerto Plata. Pick-up service in the hotels of the Punta Cana-Bavaro area and private shuttles between the airports and the hotel areas. The company also offers charter flights for domestic routes or international flights on request, as well as excursions throughout the island.

It is one of the most known companies of the capital. From the international airport, it offers trips to Punta Cana (US$ 200), La Romana (US$ 135), Samana (US$ 190) and the colonial area of Santo Domingo (US$ 50). In spite of the reputation of the company, it is advised to always ask the price of the race before getting on board, in order to avoid bad surprises. But a priori, no problem with Apolo Taxi. A proven Dominican agency and very useful in many circumstances. Reservation on line or by phone.

This small, modern airport in the north of the city serves domestic routes: business and tourist flights leave daily for the main cities of the country. The Dr Joaquin Balaguer airport also offers international flights, but only to the Caribbean. Be careful, the road to get there is not well signposted. Do not hesitate to ask for directions, the locals will tell you how to get there.

Caribe Tours serves all the country's tourist centers and major cities, with very frequent connections. You can check timetables and bus status, and book your tickets on the website (it's sometimes a little difficult to book a journey from a city other than Santo Domingo, so if you're travelling in the opposite direction, go to one of the company's counters at the bus station). Caribe Tours is a reliable, economical and relatively comfortable way to travel around the island.

For more than 30 years, this bus company has been serving Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Casa de Campo. It is possible to book a whole bus (capacity of 58, 54 or 16 passengers) or to ask for particular services during a musical tour for example. The Autobuses Metro website provides all the information you need for a successful trip: bus timetables, traffic information, online booking, etc. The bus routes run regularly and the buses are comfortable. You can be sure of a smooth journey.

The airport of Barahona is located at 5 km of the downtown area. It serves Santo Domingo all year round, and San Juan in high season. This small airport was used for some time as a runway for international aid to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. The site is named after the famous Dominican actress Montez (1912-1951), who was born in Barahona. No restaurant service on site.

North of Samaná Bay, it is the only marina on the eponymous peninsula. This luxurious enclave has electricity, fuel and water supply, wifi, and information on weather and navigation. The presence of the maritime and governmental authorities allows you to carry out your administrative formalities with complete peace of mind. You will also find a mini-market and a superb luxury hotel: the Bannister Hotel. You can also book excursions at sea through the agency.

Service friendly.

José Rafael transports you wherever you wish in Santo Domingo and ensures transfer from/to the airport 24 h/24.

A company belonging to a large group, and with a modern fleet of small aircraft, which specialized in 2016 on scheduled flights to Haiti. Air Century has also recently started offering numerous charter flights to other airports in the Caribbean: St. Maarten, Aruba, Curacao and Havana. A timely solution to undertake a trip within the trip! Visit the company's website to take advantage of the best offers and benefit from any promotional offers.

The guaguas are small public transport buses, with very affordable prices and a very typical atmosphere, which serve the whole country. Departures are usually from Santo Domingo's Parque Independencia station, or from Parque Enriquillo. Depending on fares and timetables, you may or may not have air-conditioning, which is very useful if you're taking a long journey... Please note that if your luggage takes up a seat, you will be charged for an additional seat. For journeys as close as possible to the daily lives of local residents.

Two lines are currently in operation. Line 1 serves 16 stations, or 14 km, between Centro de los Heroes (south) and Mama Tingo (north). Line 2 serves 18 stations, or 13.9 km, between Marià Montez in the west and Concepcion Bona in the northeast. Stations are identified by their large blue capital "M". The metro runs every day, and is reliable and modern.

Four new lines are planned for the coming years. Three French companies won the tender: Alstom, Thalès and Siemens, and the CIM/TSO consortium.

Bus service between the capital and Bávaro-Punta Cana. The buses are comfortable and punctual. Perhaps the best way to travel between the capital and the Bávaro-Punta Cana area. The trip takes three hours and the buses have air conditioning. Perfect if you don't have a car.

Santo Domingo to Bávaro-Punta Cana (the station is located at the intersection of C/ Juan Sánchez Ramírez and Av/ Máximo Gómez): every 2 hours starting at 7:00 am.

Bávaro-Punta Cana to Santo Domingo (the station is located at Cruce de Friusa): every 2 hours from 7:00 am.

Are you planning a trip to the Dominican Republic, or are you already there? Why not take advantage of the opportunity to visit another island? From the Dominican Republic, Sunrise Airways offers regular, safe and fast flights to Cuba and Haiti. Offering reliable service and a smiling team, you can book your flights directly online or from one of their counters at La Isabela and Las Americas airports. For a successful experience, they'll put you in touch with their partner agency Explore Caribbean.