Las Américas Airport (SDQ) to Las Terrenas transfer
According to Aerodom, Las Américas is Santo Domingo's main airport and the country's second busiest by passenger numbers, but the road to Las Terrenas is a long one. Here is how to organise it and what to ask before accepting a price.
US$165per vehicle · one waytolls: to be confirmedPrivate transfer for 1 to 6 people; according to the page, the fare is per vehicle and includes airport taxes.
Read on October 4, 2026 on the carrier's public page
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<h2>The airport</h2>
<p>Its official name is Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas José Francisco Peña Gómez (AILA). According to Aerodom, which runs it, it is Santo Domingo's main airport and the second in the country by passenger traffic. Wikipedia places it at Punta Caucedo, south-east of the capital, so your trip starts outside the city.</p>
<h2>Don't confuse it with La Isabela</h2>
<p>The Santo Domingo area has a second international airport, La Isabela (JBQ), in Santo Domingo Norte. Check the code on your ticket: SDQ is Las Américas. If you land at JBQ, see the <a href="/en/la-isabela-airport-to-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">La Isabela – Las Terrenas</a> page.</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, so we do not give a figure. The carrier gives you an estimate when confirming, based on the route, departure time and traffic. Either way, expect a long drive after an international flight.</p>
<h2>Your options</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Private transfer</strong>: the driver meets you at the terminal and drops you at your accommodation, with no changes; practical with luggage, children or boards. See <a href="/en/airport-transfers-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">airport transfers</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Long-distance ride with stops</strong>: if you want to stop for food or shopping on the way, say so. See <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 that we can confirm. The alternative goes via Santo Domingo, by bus or guagua towards the peninsula; we explain it on the <a href="/en/santo-domingo-to-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">Santo Domingo – Las Terrenas</a> page and in the <a href="/en/bus-guagua-schedules/" rel="noopener">bus and guagua schedules</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tolls</h2>
<p>Ask whether the price includes tolls. The Fideicomiso RD Vial publishes the rate at each station; the four stations 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 specifies exactly which stations are paid when leaving from this airport, so the carrier confirms the total.</p>
<h2>What to put in your request</h2>
<ul>
<li>flight number and expected arrival time;</li>
<li>adults and children, with ages, and whether you need a child seat or booster;</li>
<li>suitcases, boards, bikes or a wheelchair;</li>
<li>the address of your accommodation in Las Terrenas;</li>
<li>any stop you would like on the way.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tips after a long flight</h2>
<ul>
<li>If you land late, consider spending the night in Santo Domingo and travelling the next day: we have no reliable data on night-time transport. Tell us and we will adapt the request.</li>
<li>If someone offers you a ride in the terminal, do not mistake them for your driver: check the name and the vehicle.</li>
<li>Agree the total price, with or without tolls, and the currency before leaving; never pay a stranger in advance.</li>
<li>Bring water and a snack, especially with children.</li>
<li>In an emergency, call 911.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Next step</h2>
<p><a href="/en/request/" rel="noopener">Send your request</a>: only your WhatsApp number is required, and our team replies about price and availability; a request is not a booking. See also 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>. For a long stay in Las Terrenas, <a href="https://casaterrenas.com/" rel="noopener">casaterrenas.com</a> offers long-term rentals.</p>
