Airport Transfers
Private transfers from Santo Domingo airport (SDQ) to hotels and apartments in the Colonial Zone, the Malecón, Piantini and Naco, and the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Las Américas International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Santo Domingo picks you up at Las Américas International (SDQ) and takes you to hotels and apartments in the Colonial Zone, along the Malecón and in Piantini and Naco, to the cruise terminals on the Ozama River, or east to the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio.
Our Santo Domingo airport transfers start at the arrivals exit, where your driver waits with a sign showing your name once you are through immigration, baggage claim and customs. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price per vehicle is fixed before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Santo Domingo airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or vacation rental in the capital, to the Sans Souci or Don Diego cruise terminal, or to Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. Heading on to La Romana, Casa de Campo or Bayahibe? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route.
Our Santo Domingo airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared minibus that stops at other hotels on the way into the city. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases and strollers, and suits families, groups and cruise passengers heading to the port.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), also known as AILA, stands at Punta Caucedo on the coast east of Santo Domingo, and Aerodom, part of VINCI Airports, runs it. Passengers use one terminal building with two wings, Terminal A and Terminal B, joined around a central atrium; a new terminal is under construction for 2028.
You clear Dominican immigration first, where officers scan your e-Ticket QR code and some travelers can use the automated Autogate lanes. Then you collect your bags from the carousel, where luggage carts are free, and pass customs into the arrivals area. Exchange desks, ATMs and phone company counters for local SIM cards are inside the terminal.
The Dominican Republic uses 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.
Dominican e-Ticket. Every traveler entering or leaving the Dominican Republic by air needs the free e-Ticket from eticket.migracion.gob.do, completed before airline check-in. It creates a QR code to show at immigration. The tourist card fee is included in most airfares, and visa rules depend on your nationality.
Decline the touts. Drivers often offer rides as passengers come out of arrivals. Go only with the driver named in your confirmation.
Colonial Zone streets. Streets in the Zona Colonial are narrow and Calle El Conde is pedestrian, so give your full address; your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This page is for Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), the main airport of the Dominican capital. Landing at Punta Cana instead? See our Punta Cana airport transportation page.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Las Américas International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At SDQ
Meet outside arrivals
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, pre-booked drivers wait at the arrivals exit holding a sign with the passenger's name.
At SDQ
Ignore unofficial offers
Drivers often offer rides as passengers come out, so go only with the driver named in your confirmation.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
SDQ Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel SDQ
From where you're staying back to Las Américas International Airport.
Round trip
SDQ Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Las Américas International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Dominican e-Ticket
Complete the free e-Ticket at eticket.migracion.gob.do before check-in and keep the QR code handy for immigration.
Tourist card
The tourist card fee is included in most airfares, so check your ticket before you fly.
Avoid pushy touts
Drivers often approach arriving passengers, so go only with your arranged driver or an official airport taxi.
Dominican pesos
The local currency is the Dominican peso (DOP), and exchange desks and ATMs are inside the terminal.
Atlantic time
The Dominican Republic is on Atlantic Standard Time, UTC-4, all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the arrivals exit of Las Américas International Airport, holding a sign with your name, once you are through immigration, baggage claim and customs.
Las Américas is roughly 20 to 30 km (12 to 19 miles) east of the city center, usually 30 to 45 minutes along the Autopista Las Américas, longer at rush hour. Boca Chica is about 10 to 15 minutes from the airport and Juan Dolio about 25 to 35 minutes.
Yes. We drive to hotels and apartments in the Zona Colonial. Some streets are narrow or pedestrian, like Calle El Conde, so your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels along the Malecón (Avenida George Washington) and in the business districts of Piantini, Naco and the rest of the city center.
Yes. Boca Chica and Juan Dolio are on the coast east of the airport, and we drive straight to your hotel, resort or apartment there.
Yes. We drive to the Sans Souci and Don Diego cruise terminals on the Ozama River. Give us your ship's boarding time when you book, so the pickup leaves a comfortable margin.
These are farther east along the coast. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
Las Américas has one terminal building with two wings, Terminal A and Terminal B. Your airline tells you which one your flight uses; give us your flight number when you book.
Yes. Give the full street address, the building name, the apartment number and any gate or access details, so your driver takes you to the right entrance.
Yes. Give your flight number when you book; your driver follows the actual landing time, so a late arrival is covered. For an early departure, set the pickup time for the drive plus check-in and security.
No. Drivers often approach arriving passengers at Las Américas. With a pre-booked transfer you go only with the driver named in your confirmation, who waits with your name on a sign.
Yes. Every traveler entering or leaving the Dominican Republic by air needs the free e-Ticket from eticket.migracion.gob.do, completed before airline check-in. Keep its QR code on your phone or printed for immigration.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to an early or late landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, apartment or cruise ship, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup allows for the drive, check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a transfer booking site for private rides from SDQ; we are not the airport or its operator, Aerodom. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Las Américas airport page.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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