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Samaná El Catey International Airport

Samana, Dominican Republic

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Samaná El Catey International Airport

Samana, Dominican Republic
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Gateway to the Samaná Peninsula's pristine natural beauty.

Opened
2006
Location
Samana, Dominican Republic
Samaná El Catey International Airport (IATA: AZS, ICAO: MDCY) serves the Samaná Peninsula in the northeastern Dominican Republic, providing air access to one of the country's most scenic and ecotourism-rich regions. The airport primarily handles charter and seasonal international flights, connecting the region to North America and Europe. The facility was developed to support the growing tourism industry around Las Terrenas, Las Galeras, and the Bay of Samaná, which is renowned for humpback whale watching from January through March. Its relatively modest size reflects the boutique nature of the destination it serves. Despite limited scheduled service, the airport plays a crucial role in reducing travel time for visitors who would otherwise need to drive several hours from Santo Domingo or Santiago to reach the peninsula.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal designed to handle international arrivals and departures on a modest scale.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to nearby towns such as Las Terrenas and El Catey is mainly available via taxis, rental cars, and hotel shuttle services.
Airlines here
The airport is served primarily by charter carriers and seasonal operators from North America and Europe, with limited scheduled service from select regional airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Opened in 2006 to boost tourism on the Samaná Peninsula.
  • ›Located near the town of El Catey, approximately 30 km from Las Terrenas.
  • ›The region is famous for humpback whale watching in the Bay of Samaná from January to March.
  • ›The airport handles a mix of charter and limited scheduled international flights.
  • ›It was built as part of a broader Dominican government initiative to develop tourism infrastructure outside of Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

AZS → YULAC · 320
AZS → YYZAC · 319
AZS → JFKB6 · 320
AZS → SJUJY · EM2
AZS → YULTS · 738
AZS → YYZWS · 73W
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Samaná El Catey International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Samaná El Catey International Airport (IATA: AZS, ICAO: MDCY), also called Aeropuerto Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch (AISA), is an international airport that opened on 6 November 2006, serving the province of Samaná in the Dominican Republic. The airport is located near the village of El Catey, some 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Sánchez, at the base of the mountainous peninsula Cape Samaná. From the airport, it is a 30-minute drive to Las Terrenas, a 40-minute drive to the provincial capital, Santa Bárbara de Samaná, and an approximately one-hour drive to Las Galeras. With over 122,000 passengers in 2023, it's the Dominican Republic's sixth busiest airport.

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