Popular Airport | Samana El Catey Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 353 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from San Juan City Center
Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport
It is possible to reach Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car from San Juan city center. If you prefer to travel by public transportation, you can also take a bus. In addition, you should also keep in mind that some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can always get a taxi easily in the city center. Taking a taxi to reach the airport costs about 15 or 20 dollars and the taxi journey takes about 15-20 minutes. You should also bear in mind that you may be charged an extra fee for your suitcases.
Bus
It is also possible to arrive at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in about one hour by taking the advantage of T-5 bus line.
Rent a car
There are many car rental companies in the city. You get their contact information from your hotel or the tourist information center. You need to take the highway 26 to go to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport from San Juan city center by car. If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service to their guests. You are charged extra for this service other than accommodation and you need to make a reservation in advance.
Airport Information
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, also known as Isla Verde Airport by the locals, is located 5 kilometers outside San Juan city center. In addition to civilian flights, military flights are also arranged at the airport. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the gateway to the Caribbean, welcomes millions of visitors every year. Over thirty airline companies arrange regular, seasonal and charter flights to dozens of different destinations in the world at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, including the cargo flights.
You can get your last minute needs or souvenirs from tens of different stores at the airport. Apart from that, there is a total of 11 duty-free stores in four terminals of the airport. There are also many cafés, bars, and restaurants where you can have something to eat or drink. You can also find all basic units such as cash dispenser, currency exchange office and safe deposit box at the airport.
Transportation to Samana City Center from Airport
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.
Bus
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.
Taxi
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.
Car Rental
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.