Car Hire La Romana Airport

La Romana Mini Guide

Who Travels to La Romana Airport?
You’d think it would just be couples and the occasional family heading to the beach resorts of eastern Dominican Republic but the airport is very popular with business people and private plane owners who come to the resort from the capital Santo Domingo. It is also popular with families for the beaches facing away from the Atlantic. Elsewhere, the beaches are great for surfing.



How Easy is it to get to La Romana Airport?
Thomson fly there direct from London Gatwick Airport all year round and have seasonal (winter) flights there from Birmingham and Manchester but travellers from elsewhere in Europe can also access the airport on direct flights from Italy, Germany, Belgium and France. The island is less popular with North American tourists but there are still flights from Toronto, New York and Miami.



What is the Airport Like?
The airport is modern; it was only opened in the year 2000. It replaced a smaller general aviation airport which was located south of the current airport. The new facility has been built to resemble one of the old sugar mills in the area and looks stunning from the outside. Inside it’s a little plainer but light and spacious. There are adequate facilities for a small to medium size airport including a café serving hot and cold snacks and a small shop selling local souvenirs and bottles of the rum made locally. There is also an interesting range of jewellery and accessories made from the coconut shells grown locally. The airport has Wi-Fi access and an airport information desk. There’s an ATM provided by VISA but no banking or currency exchange facilities. If you need medical help the staff are trained in emergency first aid and if you’re parking up at the airport there are nearly 500 spaces.