Leave-hotel buffers by zone for SDQ departures
When the driver should be at your lobby, by zone, for an international departure.
Updated: 2026-09-11
Short answer
Airport hotels / Punta Caucedo: Leave the lobby 2 h before an international departure. La Caleta: Leave 2 h 15 min before an international departure. Santo Domingo Este: Leave 2 h 30 min before an international departure. Boca Chica: Leave 2 h 15 min before an international departure. Zona Colonial / Ciudad Colonial: Leave 3 h before an international departure (2 h 30 min off-peak). Gazcue / Malecón: Leave 3 h before an international departure. Sans Souci cruise port: Leave 3 h before an international departure; be at the pier 2 h before boarding closes. Piantini / Naco / Evaristo Morales: Leave 3 h before an international departure, 3 h 30 min at 7–9 am. Bella Vista / Los Cacicazgos: Leave 3 h 15 min before an international departure. Arroyo Hondo / north city: Leave 3 h 30 min before an international departure. Juan Dolio / Guayacanes: Leave 3 h before an international departure.
Capital and nearby coast
Airport hotels / Punta Caucedo: Leave the lobby 2 h before an international departure. La Caleta: Leave 2 h 15 min before an international departure. Santo Domingo Este: Leave 2 h 30 min before an international departure. Boca Chica: Leave 2 h 15 min before an international departure. Zona Colonial / Ciudad Colonial: Leave 3 h before an international departure (2 h 30 min off-peak). Gazcue / Malecón: Leave 3 h before an international departure. Sans Souci cruise port: Leave 3 h before an international departure; be at the pier 2 h before boarding closes. Piantini / Naco / Evaristo Morales: Leave 3 h before an international departure, 3 h 30 min at 7–9 am. Bella Vista / Los Cacicazgos: Leave 3 h 15 min before an international departure. Arroyo Hondo / north city: Leave 3 h 30 min before an international departure. Juan Dolio / Guayacanes: Leave 3 h before an international departure.
Long-haul zones
La Romana / Casa de Campo: Leave the villa 4 h before an international departure from SDQ. Bayahibe / Dominicus: Leave the resort 4 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Cap Cana: Leave 5 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Miches / Playa Esmeralda: Leave 6 h before an international departure from SDQ. Punta Cana Village / Puntacana Resort: Leave 5 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Bávaro / El Cortecito / Los Corales: Leave 5 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Arena Gorda / Macao: Leave 5 h 45 min before an international departure from SDQ. Uvero Alto: Leave 6 h before an international departure from SDQ. La Vega / Bonao: Leave 4 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Santiago de los Caballeros: Leave 5 h before an international departure from SDQ. Jarabacoa: Leave 5 h 15 min before an international departure from SDQ. Constanza: Leave 6 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Samaná / Las Terrenas / Las Galeras: Leave 5 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete: Leave 6 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ.
Adjust for these
Weekday morning peak in the city, cruise-ship days near the port, Carnival Sundays in La Vega, and any 6–8 am departure bank at SDQ. When in doubt we leave 30 minutes earlier — waiting at the airport is free.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a transfer from SDQ?
Send your flight number, date, hotel or address and number of passengers on WhatsApp. You get a written confirmation with the fixed price, and the driver details the day before travel.
Do I pay in advance?
No. You pay the driver at the end of the ride in US dollars, Dominican pesos or euros. There is no deposit and no card charge when you book.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle, for 1–6 passengers, including tolls and taxes. Larger groups are quoted with additional vehicles at the same fixed zone rate.
How far in advance should I book?
A day or two is usually enough, and same-day requests often work. In high season, book a van three or four days ahead.
Is there a surcharge for night arrivals?
No. The price is the same at 03:00 as at midday, and we track your flight, so a delay does not change it either.