Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ)
Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ), Las Americas, is in Punta Caucedo, east of the capital, and the new terminal of more than 40,000 m2 is built next to Terminal 1 for December 2028. The airport has 73,282 m2 over three levels and a basement, and the taxi stand is at the main entrance.
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Updated 21 October 2026
The terminals at Santo Domingo Airport
The operator's own page describes the terminal of 73,282 m2, spread over three levels and a basement, with a runway of 3,354 m by 60 m, which the operator calls the best in the Caribbean and one of the few in the region where an Airbus A380 can land.
A new terminal of more than 40,000 m2 is under construction next to Terminal 1, and the operator says it will open in December 2028 and work alongside the current one without stopping the airport operations while it is built. The project has an aviation platform of 50,000 m2 and 900 parking spaces.
Getting to and from Santo Domingo Airport
The airport is on Ruta 66 in La Caleta, a few minutes from the city centre, and its own page says it is easy to reach by private car or taxi. Follow the road signs that point to the Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas, and there is short, long and premium parking at the airport.
The taxi stand is at the main entrance on the first level, and the service is run by the Sindicato SICHALA, which the Ministry of Tourism authorises to work at the airport.
What happens when you arrive at SDQ
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit.
On an international arrival you clear immigration, collect your bags and pass through customs, and the desks of the tour operators are at the end of the customs process. The airport has separate lines in the immigration halls for Dominican citizens and for foreign residents.
Santo Domingo Airport with children
The airport's own page for families says that every child needs a boarding pass, even a baby travelling on the lap, and that the children must carry their identity document and passport. To confirm the age of a child under two the airline may not accept a birth certificate, because it has no photo.
There are priority lanes at immigration and customs for passengers with disabilities, elderly travellers and people travelling with babies, and the airport has wheelchairs and access ramps. A child under 18 who travels alone, with one parent or with a third person needs a travel authorisation from the Direccion General de Migracion.
Plan your stop at Santo Domingo Airport
Terminals, airlines and arrival procedures change, so check with the airline and the airport's own site before you travel. And check with the embassy or consulate about the documents your family needs for the entry rules of every country on your route.
Sources
- Official page of AERODOM, the operator of Las Americas, on the airport: it is the main airport of Santo Domingo and the second in the country in passenger flow, it was built at Punta Caucedo, east of the capital, when the government closed General Andrews Airport, it has 73,282 m2 of construction over three levels and a basement, and its runway of 3,354 m by 60 m is rated the best in the Caribbean and is one of the few in the region that can receive an Airbus A380. — aerodom.com (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the same operator on the new terminal of Las Americas: more than 40,000 m2 of passenger terminal, a 50,000 m2 aviation platform, 900 parking spaces, a capacity of 4 million passengers a year and an opening planned for December 2028, working alongside Terminal 1 without interrupting the current operations. — aerodom.com (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the airport on its location: it is on Ruta 66 in La Caleta, a few minutes from the city centre, easy to reach by private car or taxi, with the road signs that point to the Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas, and it has short, long and premium parking. — aeropuertolasamericas.com (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the airport on the taxis: the stand is at the main entrance on the first level and the service is run by the Sindicato SICHALA, which the Ministry of Tourism authorises to work at the airport. — aeropuertolasamericas.com (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the airport on travelling with children: every child needs a boarding pass, even one travelling on the lap, the children must carry their identity document and passport, the airline may not accept a birth certificate to confirm the age of a child under two because it has no photo, and a child under 18 who travels alone, with one parent or with a third person needs a travel authorisation from the Direccion General de Migracion. — aeropuertolasamericas.com (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the airport on the essential services: wheelchairs, access ramps and dedicated rows, with priority lanes at immigration and customs for passengers with disabilities, elderly travellers and people travelling with babies, and a medical clinic and a pharmacy open 24 hours inside the terminal. — aeropuertolasamericas.com (checked 21 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Santo Domingo Airport and how do I get to the city?
It is on Ruta 66 in La Caleta, a few minutes from the city centre, and easy to reach by private car or taxi. Follow the road signs that point to the Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas.
How big is the terminal at Santo Domingo Airport?
It has 73,282 m2 of construction over three levels and a basement, and the runway is 3,354 m by 60 m, which the operator calls the best in the Caribbean.
Is a new terminal being built at Santo Domingo Airport?
Yes. The new terminal of more than 40,000 m2 is under construction, with 900 parking spaces, and the operator says it opens in December 2028 and works alongside Terminal 1 without interrupting the current operations.
What documents do the children need at Santo Domingo Airport?
Every child needs a boarding pass, even a baby travelling on the lap, and the children must carry their identity document and passport. A child under 18 who travels alone, with one parent or with a third person needs a travel authorisation from the Direccion General de Migracion.
Are there priority lanes for families at Santo Domingo Airport?
Yes. There are dedicated rows and access ramps, and priority lanes at immigration and customs for passengers with disabilities, elderly travellers and people travelling with babies.