About Samana El Catey Intl. Airport
Samaná International Airport, which serves passengers in Samaná, a coastal province and a mountainous peninsula in the east of the Dominic Republic, was built in 2006. From Samaná International Airport, one of the seven airports in the country, flights are held to important cities such as Montreal, Toronto, Buenos Aires and Cordoba. Every year, approximately 110 thousand passengers use Samaná International Airport.
Getting to the City Center from Samana El Catey Intl. Airport
You can take a taxi, the most practical method, take the bus, rent a car, ot a transfer service to get from Samana El Catey Airport to Samana city centre. You can reach Las Galeras in 1 hour, Samana city centre in 40 minutes, Las Terranas in 30 minutes, and Sanchez in 10. Even though there aren’t direct buses to Samana city centre to Samana El Catey Airport, the buses leaving to Sanchez, which is 8km away, might save you some time. You can first go to Sanchez from Samana El Catey Airport in 10 minutes if you take a taxi, and then take the bus to Samana, which should take you 1 or 1.5 hours. These buses operate under Caribe Tours and the price for the ticket as of 2017 is 1-3 dollars. These buses leave from Sanchez every hour and it’s possible to make a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22. If your arrival time is in the late hours or if you prefer the quickest and least hassle free method then you can take one of the taxis that are available 24/7 outside Samana El Catey Airport. If your hotel is at Sanchez then you can reach it in 10-12 minutes. The cost for this should vary between 30-40 dollars. To reach Samana city centre with a taxi on the other hand takes around 100 dollars. It might be a good idea to share the taxi with some other passengers to split the fare. There are many local and international car rental agencies in Samana El Catey Airport and so you will have some good alternatives regarding price so you can pick the agency that is the most suitable for your budget. If you make a reservation before your arrival then you can get even better deals. To reach Samana city centre from Samana El Catey Airport by car we recommend taking the Turistico del Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey. Bus
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Car Rental
Getting to Samana El Catey Intl. Airport from the City Center
Samana El Catey Airport is 40 minutes away from the city centre, 1 hour away from Las Galeras, 30 minutes away from Las Terranas, and 10 minutes away from Sanchez. There are a few means of transport to the airport. The most practical of which is undoubtedly taking a taxi. You might also prefer the more economic options of taking a bus, renting a car, or using transfer services.
Bus
There is no direct service to the Samana El Catey Airport from Samana city centre even though buses play a big part of the transport within the city. You first need to take a 30-minute bus ride to Sanchez. The tickets for the hourly bus to Sanchez from Samana cost 1-3 dollars as of 2017. Once you’ve reached Sanchez, you can hop on a taxi and be at Samana El Catey Airport in 6-7 minutes. The buses to Sanchez operate under Caribe Tours and it’s possible to do pick seats by making a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.
Taxi
An essential part of inner city travel, taxis can provide 24/7 direct transport to Samana El Catey Airport from wherever you are in Samana. You may need to pay around 30-40 dollars to reach the airport from Sanchez, and the total time for the journey should take 10-15 minutes. Another option is to take a taxi from Samana city centre. This will cost you around 100 dollars and you should reach Samana El Catey Airport in around 40 minutes.
Car Rental
If you’re asking about the cheapest and quickest way to reach Samana El Catey Airport then we recommend car rental. There are numerous local and international car rental agencies in both Samana city centre and in Sanchez. There is just one thing you should watch out for: make sure that you ask the car rental agency whether it’s possible to leave the you car in Samana El Catey Airport. Once you know this then you can choose the correct agency and just leave your vehicle in from of the airport. In order to reach Samana El Catey Airport from Samana city centre, we recommend taking the Turistico Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.
Airport Information
Samana El Catey International Airport opened up on the 6th of November, 2006, and is also known as Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch (AISA). Some of the companies that offer flights to and from Samana El Catey Airport are Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Iberia, Delta Airlines, WestJet, Air Transat, and more. Almost 5 million passengers pass through Samana El Catey Airport every year, and amenities here include unlimited internet access, VIP lounges, bank services, ATM machines, and a tourist information centre amongst others.
