Popular Airport | Punta Cana Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 969 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Dominica City Center
Douglas Charles Airport
The only public transport going to Melville Hall Airport from Roseau and Marigot are minibuses. Since the bus times are not definite, many local international tourists prefer to take private transportation. You can get a taxi or rent a car from the city center to get to Melville Hall Airport. Another option is to get in contact with the airlines you travelled with and use their transfer services. It’s possible to reach Melville Hall Airport from central Roseau in 6-7 minutes, and 5 minutes from central Marigot.
Minibus
The minibuses that leave to Melville Hall Airport from the city centre are cheap and practical. All you need to do to get to Melville Hall Airport from Roseau is to wait at one of the stops in the centre of the city. The minibuses are numbered according to different locations; the ones that begin with H will take you to Melville Hall Airport through the city centre.
Taxi
Taxis are often preferred in both Roseau and Marigot. The most important reason for this is because they give service at any time of the day and are quite affordable. You can go to one of the many taxi stops you will find around the city or call a taxi to where you are. You can reach Melville Hall Airport from the city centre in 10 minutes.
Car Rental
To reach Melville Hall Airport in a short and comfortable journey you can rent a car from Roseau and be at the airport in 5 minutes. Some of the local and international car rental agencies at Roseau ve Marigot are Garraway, Valley Rent A Car, Avis, Courtesy Car Rental, Earth Dreams, Island Car Rentals Ltd, Wacky Rollers, Waitikubuli Adventure Tours Co., Antours, Whitchurch Tours, and more. You should reach Melville Hall Airport by taking the Dr Nicholas Liverpool Hwy/Wiers Road in maximum 10 minutes.
Airport Information
Melville Hall Airport, also known as Douglas-Charles Airport, is situated in Marigot on the northeast coast of Dominica. The airport is 3.2 km northeast of central Marigot, 5 km northeast of Roseau, and 1 hour away from the second largest city in Dominica, Portsmouth. It’s one of the two airports in Dominica (the other is Canefield Airport). Some of the airlines that have direct flights to Melville Hall Airport are Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines, Winair, Hummingbird Air, Fly Montserrat ve Conviasa. Melville Hall Havalimanı’na Montserrat, Porlamar, Fort-de-France, Sint Maarten, San Juan, Nevis and more.
Transportation to Punta Cana City Center from Airport
Punta Cana Intl. Airport
In Punta Cana, which is located on the eastern coasts of the Dominican Republic, taxi and car rental are among the most commonly preferred alternatives for the transportation between the airport and the city center. Renting a car in the city is a highly preferred transportation method. If you don’t prefer car rental option offering the opportunity to discover the other wonderful places in the surrounding, you can also reach Punta Cana city center by taxi without any trouble. Hotel shuttle is another option for travelling to the city center from Punta Cana Airport organizing direct and connecting flights between many cities such as Madrid, Zurich, Dusseldorf, Sao Paulo, Moscow and London. Hotel shuttles, which usually carry their passengers free of charge, are ideal for those looking for an affordable option for travelling to the city center. In addition, if you make a reservation in advance, you can easily travel to Punta Cana city center and other parts of the city by private shuttles.
Car Rental
At Punta Cana International Airport, you can find the offices of many car rental companies such as AVIS, Payless, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Nelly, Sixt, National and Interrent in addition to American Intl. If you choose AVIS for renting a car, you can get information about the necessary documents and other issues by calling 809-959-0534. You can contact Hertz by calling 809-959-0365. You can also get in contact with Sixt by calling 829-576-4700 and make a reservation in advance. After contacting one of these companies offering service at the airport, you can rent a car according to your needs in a few minutes. After renting your car, you can take the road to the city center by following the signs. You can easily and comfortably reach the city center in a short time.
Taxi
Taxi is another commonly preferred means of transportation for travelling to the city center from the airport. At Punta Cana International Airport, you can easily find a taxi every hour of the day and comfortably travel to the city center in a short time. Taxis in the city generally operate at fixed rates for certain distances. If you will travel in Otra Banda direction from the airport, you need to pay 60 American Dollars. This fare is 70 dollars for Higuey, 120 dollars for El Seybo, 150 dollars for Hato Mayor, 240 dollars for Bonao and 200 dollars for Santo Domingo. If you will travel to the Agua Hotel located near the airport, you need to pay 80 dollars, 55 dollars for Rocoki Hotel, 35 dollars for Plaza Bavaro and 30 dollars for Plaza Palma Real. You need to pay 20 dollars for Hotel Catalonia Bavaro, 30 dollars for Hotel Barcelo and 10 dollars for Hotel Four Points. You can easily find a taxi at the airport and reach the city center in a short time. If you need to travel somewhere far away, do not hesitate to talk to the driver in advance to get information about the average fare you need to pay for travelling to your destination and try to bargain if necessary. If you would like to get information about the taxis offering service for 24 hours, you can call 809-552-0617/ 809-221-2741/ 809-466-1133 before your arrival.
Hotel Shuttle
You can use the airport shuttles of Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in order to travel to the city center from Punta Cana International Airport. The shuttles of the hotel operate at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the hotel without any transfer. If you will stay at a different hotel in the city, it would be a good idea to get information about the airport shuttle service before starting your travel by calling your hotel or sending an e-mail. After getting the necessary information, you can plan your travel to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttles can be more advantageous economically when compared to the taxi and car rental options. If you don’t consider travelling to different places in the city, you can opt for these shuttles. If you consider discovering the nearby places, renting a car at the airport would be a more appropriate option for a more comfortable travel.
Private Shuttle
Another comfortable option that can be evaluated for travelling to the city center from the airport is private shuttle. Private shuttles carrying passengers to the city center from the airport in a very short time offer a very comfortable travel experience. However, it should be kept in mind that the amount you need to pay increases when it comes to longer distances. If you want to travel to the city center from the airport by using the private shuttles designed according to different needs, don’t forget to make a reservation before coming to Punta Cana.
