Samaná El Catey Airport (AZS): Arrivals and Transfers

AZS is a gateway to the Samaná peninsula, not an airport in central Samaná town. Las Terrenas, Santa Bárbara de Samaná and Las Galeras are in different directions, so the final address matters before choosing a transport plan.

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Samaná El Catey International Airport at a glance

The airport code is AZS; ICAO: MDCY. It is also called El Catey Airport and serves the Samaná region. For current flight information, terminal guidance and passenger services, consult AERODOM / VINCI Airports and your operating airline.

Terminals and useful facilities

Use AERODOM’s current airport information and your airline’s guidance for facilities, baggage and departure procedures. Seasonal schedules should always be checked with the carrier. For a lounge, shop, accessibility, parking or assistance question, use the airport’s official passenger-information page or ask the operating airline; these details can change without notice.

Before you fly

1. Check your airline. Check-in, baggage allowance, terminal and arrival requirements come from the carrier operating the flight.
2. Complete the official e-Ticket. Use the Dominican government portal and keep the QR code available with your passport.
3. Save the complete address. A resort name alone is not always enough; include the hotel, villa, district or gated-community entrance.
4. Share the transfer details. Flight number, passenger count, child seats and large or sporting luggage help plan the right vehicle.

Write the destination exactly as the property uses it: Las Terrenas, Santa Bárbara de Samaná and Las Galeras are distinct journeys. Add a host contact or access note for remote villas and small hotels.

Arrival: from landing to ground transport

Follow airport signs and staff instructions, complete immigration, collect baggage, clear customs when required, and then enter the public arrivals area. Processing time, exits and meeting locations can change by flight and operating conditions, so use the instructions in your confirmed booking rather than a fixed exit number from an old guide.

The important decision at AZS happens after leaving the terminal: which side of the peninsula are you travelling to? Confirm the driver’s route using the property address rather than a broad “Samaná” label.

If a flight time changes, contact the provider through the booking confirmation. The meeting arrangement and any waiting terms should be confirmed before travel day.

Transport choices

Where travellers go from AZS

Each principal Samaná destination uses a different road journey. Treat estimated timing as route planning, not a promise. Times and distances depend on the exact address, traffic, weather and road conditions; they are best confirmed for the actual booking.

Why the final Samaná address matters

“Samaná” is often used as a catch-all name for the peninsula, but it is not a useful transfer address. Las Terrenas is on a different side of the peninsula from Santa Bárbara de Samaná, and Las Galeras adds another stretch of road beyond the town.

That geography affects more than a map estimate. It changes the route, the appropriate pickup plan and how a late arrival should be handled. A property name, map pin and host contact make a much stronger transfer request than a beach-area label.

For return flights, the same distinction matters in reverse. A departure from Las Galeras cannot be planned from the same hotel-to-airport assumption used for Las Terrenas.

Airport-specific planning advice

• AZS is not in Santa Bárbara de Samaná; do not use “Samaná” alone as the drop-off address.
• Late arrivals and luggage-heavy groups benefit from sharing complete details in advance.
• Airline schedules are seasonal; verify the operating flight directly with the carrier close to travel.

Advance planning is especially useful for late flights, family groups and luggage-heavy arrivals. A reliable request describes the final property, not just the municipality, because roads and last-mile access differ across the peninsula.

Planning the return trip

Use your airline’s recommended check-in timing, then confirm the departure terminal and arrange pickup around the exact address and flight. Recheck baggage rules and terminal details shortly before leaving. Early, late and long-distance journeys are easiest to organise in advance.

For remote properties, confirm the pickup point before departure day and keep a local contact available. Allow the airline’s check-in instruction to lead the timing; peninsular driving conditions may vary.

Frequently asked questions

Is AZS in Las Terrenas?

No. AZS, Las Terrenas, Samaná town and Las Galeras are separate locations on the peninsula.

How do I arrange transport to Las Galeras?

Provide the flight, property address, passenger count and luggage for a route-specific quote.

Should I rely on a seasonal flight schedule?

No. Confirm the current service with the airline that operates your flight.

Last checked: 7 August 2026. Primary sources: AERODOM / VINCI Airports, Dominican Republic e-Ticket and the operating airline. Recheck time-sensitive information before travelling.