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Las Américas International Airport

También conocido como: SDQ Airport, Santo Domingo Airport, Las Americas Airport, Aeropuerto Las Américas, AILA, José Francisco Peña Gómez International Airport. Antes Punta Caucedo International Airport, General Trujillo International Airport.

SDQ · MDSD · Santo Domingo

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Las Américas International Airport
Código IATA
SDQ
Código OACI
MDSD
Ciudad
Santo Domingo
País
Dominican Republic
Dirección
Autopista Las Américas, Punta Caucedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Coordenadas
18.4292, -69.6710
Zona horaria
America/Santo_Domingo
Terminales
One passenger terminal building with two wings, Terminal A and Terminal B; a new terminal is under construction for 2028

Sobre Las Américas International Airport

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is the main airport for Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Its full official name is Las Américas International Airport José Francisco Peña Gómez, and locals often call it AILA. Aerodom, part of VINCI Airports, runs it, and it handled about 5.3 million passengers in 2025.

JetBlue is the largest airline here, with flights to New York, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and San Juan. Arajet, the Dominican low-cost airline, is based at the airport and flies across the Caribbean and Latin America, while American, Delta, United, Copa, Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa and Air Caraïbes link Santo Domingo with Miami, Atlanta, Newark, Panama City, Bogotá, Madrid and Paris.

Passengers use one terminal building with two wings, Terminal A and Terminal B, and a new terminal is under construction for 2028.

The airport stands at Punta Caucedo, on the coast roughly 20 to 30 km (12 to 19 miles) east of Santo Domingo's city center, usually 30 to 45 minutes away along the Autopista Las Américas. From here travelers head into the Colonial Zone, the hotels along the Malecón and the business districts of Piantini and Naco, or east to the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Aerodom (Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI), part of VINCI Airports

Passengers per year

About 5.3 million in 2025

Runway

One runway, 17/35, about 3,355 m

Opened

1959

New terminal

Under construction, expected to open in 2028

Consejos de llegada a Las Américas International Airport

Before you fly, complete the free Dominican e-Ticket online; it replaces the old paper entry, customs and health forms, and immigration scans its QR code. The tourist card fee is included in most airfares. Visa rules depend on your nationality.

At immigration, officers check your passport at the passport control booths, and some travelers can use the automated Autogate lanes. Then collect your bags from the carousel, where luggage carts are free, and pass through customs into the arrivals area.

Exchange desks, ATMs and phone company counters for local SIM cards are in the terminal. Outside, official airport taxis wait at the taxi stand, Uber has signposted pickup areas, and pre-booked drivers wait with a name sign. Several drivers may offer rides as you come out, so go only with your arranged driver or an official taxi.

The Dominican Republic is on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year and uses the Dominican peso (DOP).

Transporte terrestre

A taxi or a pre-booked car is the easiest way into Santo Domingo, since there is no train or airport express bus.

  • Taxi from Santo Domingo airport

    Official airport taxis wait at the taxi stand outside arrivals, run around the clock, and take about 30 to 45 minutes to the city center. Fares are set by destination, so confirm the price before you get in.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you outside arrivals with a name sign and goes straight to your hotel, apartment or the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. It must be arranged before you land.

  • Uber

    Uber picks up at the airport from signposted pickup areas, which vary by service type. Finding your car can take a few minutes at busy times.

  • Car rental

    Rental companies, including National, have counters at the airport. A car suits travelers heading beyond the capital, but city traffic in Santo Domingo can be heavy.

  • Guaguas (local minibuses)

    Local minibuses run along the Autopista Las Américas toward Santo Domingo and Boca Chica. They are the cheapest option but have little room for luggage and no fixed stops at the terminal.

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Cómo moverse entre terminales

  1. Walking

    Terminals A and B are wings of the same building, joined around the central atrium with its shops, restaurants and security area, so you move between them on foot.

  2. Connections on separate tickets

    If your flights are on separate tickets, clear immigration, collect your bags, check in again and go through security before your next flight.

Terminales

Terminal A

One wing of the passenger terminal, with the main satellite concourse and gates A2 to A6, handling international flights.

Terminal B

The other wing of the passenger terminal, with gates B1 to B4, handling international flights; the Copa Club lounge is here.

Aerolíneas y destinos

Check your terminal with your airline, as assignments between Terminal A and Terminal B can change.

Aeroméxico

Mexico City

Guía de la aerolínea

Air Canada

Montréal (seasonal, from December 2026)

Guía de la aerolínea

Air Caraïbes

Paris Orly

Air Europa

Madrid

Guía de la aerolínea

American Airlines

Miami, Philadelphia (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Arajet

Aruba, Bogotá, Boston, Buenos Aires, Cancún, Cartagena, Curaçao, Guatemala City, Kingston, Lima, Medellín, Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles), Miami, Newark, San José (Costa Rica) and more

Avianca

Bogotá

Guía de la aerolínea

Condor

Frankfurt

Guía de la aerolínea

Copa Airlines

Panama City

Guía de la aerolínea

Delta Air Lines

Atlanta, New York (JFK)

Guía de la aerolínea

Frontier Airlines

San Juan, Philadelphia (seasonal), Tampa (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Iberia

Madrid

Guía de la aerolínea

ITA Airways

Rome Fiumicino (seasonal, from November 2026)

Guía de la aerolínea

JetBlue

Boston, Fort Lauderdale, New York (JFK), Orlando, San Juan

Guía de la aerolínea

LASER Airlines

Caracas

Sky High

Georgetown, Miami, Paramaribo, Port-au-Prince, San Juan, San Salvador, St. Croix

Sunrise Airways

Antigua, Tortola

Guía de la aerolínea

United Airlines

Newark

Guía de la aerolínea

Wingo

Bogotá, Medellín

Guía de la aerolínea

World2Fly

Madrid

Guía de la aerolínea

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Currency exchange

    Globocambio and Banreservas exchange desks are in the terminal, on both the arrivals and departures sides.

  • ATMs

    Cash machines from Dominican banks, including Banreservas and Banco Popular, are in the terminal.

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is available on the VINCI Airports network after you enter an email address.

  • SIM cards and phone service

    Claro and Altice have service points on level 1 for prepaid SIM cards and roaming.

  • Pharmacy

    A pharmacy is on level 2, near check-in.

  • Medical clinic

    A primary care clinic run by the Ministry of Public Health is on level 1, in the arrivals area.

  • Shops and restaurants

    The central atrium, renovated in 2022, has duty-free shops and restaurants past security.

  • Luggage carts and wrapping

    Luggage carts are free, and luggage-wrapping stations are near check-in.

  • Family restrooms

    Family restrooms with baby changing stations are in the terminal.

  • Lost and found

    The lost and found office is on level 2.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Copa Club, Terminal B

    Co-branded by Copa Airlines and United Airlines, in Terminal B. For eligible Copa and Star Alliance passengers and members of qualifying programs.

  • Sala Caribe VIP Lounge

    A lounge in the boarding area past security, open to holders of lounge programs such as Priority Pass.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for wheelchair or mobility assistance when you book, so staff can meet you at the aircraft and help you through immigration and baggage claim.

  • Elevators and escalators

    The central atrium has elevators and an escalator linking its levels.

  • Family restrooms

    Family restrooms in the terminal give extra space for travelers who need help from a companion.

Estacionamiento

Aerodom runs the parking lots at the airport.

Parking lots by the terminal

About 1,000 spaces close to the terminal building, within walking distance, including the long-stay system opened in December 2025.

Remote parking

Extra remote areas open only when the lots by the terminal are full, with a minibus shuttle to the terminal.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Santo Domingo airport from the city center?

Las Américas International Airport is roughly 20 to 30 km (12 to 19 miles) east of Santo Domingo's city center, at Punta Caucedo on the coast. The drive along the Autopista Las Américas usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, longer at rush hour. Official taxis, Uber and pre-booked cars go door to door to the Colonial Zone, the Malecón and Piantini.

Is SDQ the same as Las Américas airport?

Yes. SDQ is the IATA code of Las Américas International Airport, whose full name is Las Américas International Airport José Francisco Peña Gómez. Locals often call it AILA or simply Las Américas. It is the main international airport for Santo Domingo, and most flights to the capital land here.

How many terminals does Las Américas airport have?

Las Américas has one passenger terminal building with two wings, Terminal A and Terminal B, joined around a central atrium with shops, restaurants and the security area. Gates A2 to A6 are on the satellite concourse of Terminal A, and gates B1 to B4 are in Terminal B. A new terminal is under construction and expected to open in 2028.

Which airlines fly to Santo Domingo SDQ?

JetBlue is the largest airline at SDQ, flying to New York, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and San Juan. Arajet is based here and flies across the Caribbean and Latin America. American, Delta, United, Copa, Avianca, Aeroméxico, Iberia, Air Europa, World2Fly, Condor and Air Caraïbes add flights to the US, Latin America and Europe.

Do I need the e-Ticket to fly into Santo Domingo?

Yes. Every traveler entering or leaving the Dominican Republic by air needs the free e-Ticket, completed online at eticket.migracion.gob.do before airline check-in. It replaces the old paper immigration, customs and health forms and creates a QR code that officers scan at immigration. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you fly.

Do I have to pay for a tourist card at Las Américas airport?

Usually not. The Dominican tourist card fee is included in most airline tickets, so most visitors do not buy anything on arrival. If you are unsure, check your ticket's tax breakdown or ask your airline before you fly. The free e-Ticket is a separate online form that every traveler must still complete.

Are there taxis at Santo Domingo airport?

Yes. Official airport taxis wait at the taxi stand outside arrivals and run around the clock. Fares are set by destination rather than by meter, so confirm the price for your hotel before you get in. The ride to the city center usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic on the Autopista Las Américas.

Can I use Uber at Las Américas airport?

Yes. Uber picks up passengers at Las Américas International Airport from signposted pickup areas, which vary by the type of service you request. Follow the app's directions to your pickup point and check the car and driver details before getting in. At busy times, finding your car can take a few minutes.

Is there a bus from Santo Domingo airport to the city?

There is no airport express bus or train to Santo Domingo. Local minibuses called guaguas run along the Autopista Las Américas toward the city and Boca Chica, but they have little room for luggage and do not stop at the terminal door. Most travelers take a taxi, Uber or a pre-booked car instead.

How far is Las Américas airport from Boca Chica and Juan Dolio?

Boca Chica is the closest beach to the airport, about 10 to 15 minutes east along the coast. Juan Dolio is farther east, roughly 25 to 35 minutes away, depending on traffic. Both are reached along the Autopista Las Américas, and the airport sits between them and the capital.

Is there a lounge at Las Américas airport?

Yes. Terminal B has a Copa Club, operated with United Airlines, for eligible Copa and Star Alliance passengers. The Sala Caribe VIP Lounge, past security in the boarding area, admits holders of lounge programs such as Priority Pass. Check entry rules with your airline or card provider before you travel.

What currency and time zone does Santo Domingo use?

The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP), and exchange desks and ATMs are inside the airport terminal. The country is on Atlantic Standard Time, UTC-4, all year, with no daylight saving time, so Santo Domingo matches US Eastern time in summer and is one hour ahead of it in winter.

Where can I park at Las Américas airport?

Aerodom runs about 1,000 parking spaces close to the terminal building, within walking distance, including a long-stay system opened in December 2025. Extra remote lots open only when those spaces are full, with a minibus shuttle to the terminal. Check current options with Aerodom before you travel, especially in the holiday season.

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¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

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¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

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¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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