La Isabela airport, also known as El Higüero or Dr. Joaquín Balaguer, is the Santo Domingo area's other international airport besides Las Américas. If your flight lands there, here is how to arrange the transfer to Las Terrenas without mixing up the two airports.
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Request a price<h2>The airport</h2>
<p>According to Aerodom, which runs it, its official name is Aeropuerto Internacional Presidente Dr. Joaquín Balaguer, in Santo Domingo Norte. It is also known as El Higüero or La Isabela; Wikipedia places it in the locality of El Higüero, north-west of Santo Domingo. Its code is JBQ.</p>
<h2>JBQ is not SDQ: check your ticket</h2>
<p>The Santo Domingo area has two international airports: La Isabela (JBQ), to the north-west, and Las Américas (SDQ), to the south-east of the capital. They are on opposite sides of the city, so mixing them up changes the pick-up completely. Check the code on your ticket and put it in your request. If you are landing at Las Américas, see <a href="/en/las-americas-airport-sdq-to-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">Las Américas – Las Terrenas</a>.</p>
<h2>How long does it take?</h2>
<p>We have found no reliable published distance or journey time between this airport and Las Terrenas. The carrier gives you an estimate when confirming.</p>
<h2>Your options</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Private transfer</strong>: pick-up at the terminal and drop-off at your accommodation in Las Terrenas. See <a href="/en/airport-transfers-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">airport transfers</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Long-distance ride</strong>: if you spend a few days in Santo Domingo first, you can be picked up at your hotel. See <a href="/en/santo-domingo-to-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">Santo Domingo – Las Terrenas</a> and <a href="/en/long-distance-rides-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">long-distance rides</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Public transport</strong>: we know of no direct connection from the airport. Bus and guagua options from the capital are explained on the <a href="/en/santo-domingo-to-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">Santo Domingo – Las Terrenas</a> page.</li>
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<h2>Tolls</h2>
<p>There are tolls between the Santo Domingo area and the peninsula; the Fideicomiso RD Vial publishes the rate for each station, and those on the Autopista del Nordeste are listed on the <a href="/en/santo-domingo-to-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">Santo Domingo – Las Terrenas</a> page. No official source says exactly which stations are paid when leaving from this airport, so ask whether the price includes them.</p>
<h2>What to put in your request</h2>
<ul>
<li>the airport code (JBQ), flight number and arrival time;</li>
<li>adults and children, with ages, and whether you need a child seat;</li>
<li>luggage and any bulky gear;</li>
<li>the address of your accommodation in Las Terrenas;</li>
<li>any stops you would like;</li>
<li>whether you land at night or very late: we have no reliable data on night-time transport, so it is wise to plan a fallback.</li>
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<h2>Staying safe</h2>
<ul>
<li>Only get into the confirmed vehicle; check the driver's name.</li>
<li>Agree the total price and currency before leaving; never pay a stranger in advance.</li>
<li>In an emergency, call 911.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Request your transfer</h2>
<p><a href="/en/request/" rel="noopener">Send a request</a>: our team receives it, looks for an available carrier and contacts you on WhatsApp; there is no account to create and no online payment. More information in the <a href="/en/routes/" rel="noopener">routes</a>, the <a href="/en/carriers/" rel="noopener">directory</a> and our <a href="/en/guides/" rel="noopener">guides</a>. To stay a season in Las Terrenas, see the long-term rentals on <a href="https://casaterrenas.com/" rel="noopener">casaterrenas.com</a>.</p>
