The practical choice between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) starts with your confirmed hotel, villa or private address. LRM also belongs in the decision when the trip ends in La Romana, Bayahibe or Casa de Campo.
Quick answer: airport by final destination
| Final area | Preferred airport to check first | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana or Uvero Alto | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) | Usually the most direct gateway for the east-coast resort zones. |
| Central Santo Domingo, Colonial Zone, Boca Chica or Juan Dolio | Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) | Check the exact district or hotel before comparing road transfers. |
| Casa de Campo, La Romana, Bayahibe or Dominicus | La Romana International Airport (LRM) | LRM is the closest option when a suitable flight is available. |
For Casa de Campo specifically, use the separate LRM, PUJ and SDQ airport-choice guide. It owns that resort-specific comparison and includes the official Casa de Campo planning estimates.
When PUJ is the better fit
Start with PUJ when the confirmed destination is in Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana or Uvero Alto. These names describe different hotel zones, so send the full property name rather than writing only “Punta Cana.” The PUJ arrivals and transfer guide covers terminals, arrival steps and ground-transport planning without changing this page’s destination-level decision.
When SDQ is the better fit
Start with SDQ for central Santo Domingo, the Colonial Zone, Boca Chica or Juan Dolio. A city hotel, a coastal resort and a private address may require different pickup and road planning. Read the SDQ arrivals and transfer guide for airport-specific information.
When LRM should be part of the comparison
LRM is the closest airport to La Romana and Casa de Campo and can also be practical for Bayahibe. Flight availability may still make PUJ or SDQ the workable choice, so compare the whole journey: flight schedule, final address and onward drive. The LRM airport guide explains that gateway in detail.
Plan the arrival without duplicating airport guides
This comparison answers which gateway fits each destination. For immigration, declarations and the official form, use the Dominican Republic Airport Customs & E-Ticket Guide. For terminals, facilities and airport-specific meeting guidance, open the relevant airport guide above.
Request a route-specific transfer quote
Prestige provides prearranged private transportation in the Dominican Republic. For an exact quote, share the airport, flight number, full hotel or villa address, travel date, passenger count, luggage and any child-seat request. Request a private airport transfer quote once those details are ready.