Gregorio Luperón International Airport

Sosúa is about 7 km from Gregorio Luperón International Airport, usually 10 to 15 minutes by car. It is the closest town to the airport, which sits on the coast road between Sosúa and Puerto Plata, so it is the quickest drive for travelers staying in Sosúa's hotels, condos and villas.

Cabarete is about 20 km east of the airport, around 25 to 30 minutes by car. The route follows the north coast road through Sosúa, so traffic in town can add a few minutes at busy times, especially on weekends and in the afternoon.

Playa Dorada's all-inclusive resorts are usually 20 to 30 minutes from the airport by car. The complex sits on the beach just east of Puerto Plata city, about the same distance as downtown, which is roughly 18 km west of the terminal along the coast road.

Downtown Puerto Plata is about 18 km west of the airport, usually around 25 minutes by car along the coast road. The airport is closer to Sosúa than to the city, so plan a little extra time for Costambar and Cofresí, which lie on the far side of Puerto Plata.

Yes. Everyone arriving in the Dominican Republic on a commercial flight, children included, needs the free eTicket from the official portal eticket.migracion.gob.do. It combines the entry and customs forms into one QR code, which is checked when you travel. You also complete it for your departure.

Puerto Plata airport has one passenger terminal. Check-in, immigration, baggage claim and customs are all in the same building, with 10 gates split between a front concourse and a satellite concourse. Because there is only one terminal, every arriving passenger exits to the same transportation area in front of the building.

Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet fly from Toronto and Montreal, with seasonal routes from other Canadian cities. American Airlines flies from Miami, JetBlue from New York JFK, United from Newark and Delta from Atlanta. Copa links Panama City, and Condor and Edelweiss fly from Frankfurt and Zurich.

Do not count on it. Most arriving travelers use the official taxi stand in front of the terminal, a resort shuttle, a rental car or a private transfer booked in advance. Taxis at the airport are not metered, so agree the fare with the driver before your luggage goes in the car.

The official taxi stand is in the transportation area in front of the terminal, a short walk from the arrivals exit. Taxis are not metered, so confirm the fare to your hotel before you set off, and use the official stand rather than anyone who approaches you inside the terminal.

Yes. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz have rental counters at the airport. A car is useful for exploring the north coast between Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabarete. Reserve ahead if you need an automatic car or are traveling in high season.

Yes. The Salón Ámbar lounge is on level 1 of the airside departures area, past security. Entry is through lounge membership programs, so check with your card provider or airline before you fly to confirm that your membership is accepted and what the opening hours are.

The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP). U.S. dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, and the terminal has a currency exchange office, a bank and ATMs if you want pesos for taxis, tips or small purchases. Cards are accepted at most hotels and larger shops.

No. Puerto Plata's Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) serves the north coast, while Punta Cana International (PUJ) serves the east coast resorts. They are on opposite sides of the country, several hours apart by road, so book the airport closest to where you are staying.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.