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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Dominican Republic",
    "addressLocality": "Santo Domingo"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Arajet",
    "American Airlines",
    "Copa Airlines"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Santo Domingo",
  "code": "SDQ",
  "connection_tips": "Las Am\u00e9ricas International (SDQ) is the main gateway to Santo Domingo. Several private shuttle services provide links to nearby Boca Chica beach (15 mins) and the Colonial Zone (30-40 mins) For a same-day backup, passport control, bags, and any customs step need slack, so the useful rhythm is the first solid recovery option rather than the terminal itself. The meaningful alternates are Punta Cana, Mar\u00eda Montez International Airport, Samana El Catey International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Arajet, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Santo Domingo's time-saving link to the rest of Dominican Republic.\n\nAuthorized airport taxis use flat rates (~$30 USD to the city) and are available outside arrivals The terminal is a major Caribbean hub with extensive dining, duty-free shopping, and multiple VIP lounges. In practical terms, passport control, bags, and any customs step need slack, so the useful rhythm is the first solid recovery option rather than the terminal itself. The meaningful alternates are Punta Cana, Mar\u00eda Montez International Airport, Samana El Catey International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Arajet, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Santo Domingo's time-saving link to the rest of Dominican Republic.\n\nUber is active, but drivers often request to meet at the departures level to avoid taxi stand conflicts. Arriving 3 hours before international flights is recommended If the plan changes, passport control, bags, and any customs step need slack, so the useful rhythm is the first solid recovery option rather than the terminal itself. The meaningful alternates are Punta Cana, Mar\u00eda Montez International Airport, Samana El Catey International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Arajet, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Santo Domingo's time-saving link to the rest of Dominican Republic.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use official authorized taxis for a fixed and reliable fare to your hotel or the Colonial Zone.",
    "If you have a long layover, the beaches of Boca Chica are very close and easily accessible by taxi.",
    "The airport features a good variety of local Dominican cafes; try a 'cafecito' before your flight.",
    "Wi-Fi is available at SDQ, but performance can dip in the busiest gate areas.",
    "If you connect from SDQ to a resort, pre-book transport because airport taxi pricing varies."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "SDQ",
  "icao": "MDSD",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 18.429,
  "layover_planner_info": "Buses/taxis to city; lounges airside.",
  "longitude": -69.669,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in departures.",
  "name": "Las Am\u00e9ricas International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PUJ",
      "name": "Punta Cana"
    },
    {
      "code": "BRX",
      "name": "Mar\u00eda Montez International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AZS",
      "name": "Samana El Catey International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "JBQ",
      "name": "La Isabela International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LRM",
      "name": "Casa De Campo International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Las Am\u00e9ricas International Airport (SDQ/MDSD) operates as Caribbean's historic colonial aviation gateway serving Santo Domingo where 1498-founded ciudad became Americas' first cathedral, hospital, customs house, university after Christopher Columbus 1492 arrival establishing grid pattern model for New World town planning throughout UNESCO World Heritage Colonial Zone spanning 106 hectares since 1990 inscription. Located 30 minutes from Zona Colonial via coastal Autopista Las Am\u00e9ricas offering ocean views, the facility serves Dominican Republic capital at Ozama River mouth where Bartholomew Columbus founded La Nueva Isabela (renamed Santo Domingo honoring Saint Dominic) becoming 'Gateway to Caribbean' launching expeditions for Ponce de Le\u00f3n's Puerto Rico, Vel\u00e1zquez's Cuba, Cort\u00e9s's Mexico, Balboa's Pacific discovery throughout oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in Americas.\n\nColonial heritage infrastructure emphasizes UNESCO aviation where Catedral Primada de Am\u00e9rica (1502-1540)\u2014Americas' oldest cathedral\u2014anchors Colonial Zone alongside Calle Las Damas (1502)\u2014New World's oldest paved street\u2014while Fortaleza Ozama (1505) guards river where Diego Columbus palace served governor's residence throughout territories where original defensive walls preserve colonial layout inspiring Caribbean urban development. The facility accommodates major Caribbean hub operations via Arajet, American Airlines, Copa Airlines featuring extensive duty-free shopping, multiple VIP lounges, Dominican caf\u00e9s serving cafecito throughout strategic position where direct flights from Miami, New York, Atlanta connect U.S. cities with historic capital while Uber drivers request departures level pickup avoiding taxi stand conflicts throughout terminal requiring 3-hour international check-in.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize Caribbean connectivity where authorized airport taxis charge $30 fixed rates to Colonial Zone while private shuttles serve Boca Chica beach (15 minutes) throughout territories where seasonal weather patterns create December-March operational considerations during peak tourism. The airport manages complex logistics supporting heritage tourism accessing Plaza Mayor model square, Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Col\u00f3n) commemorating 400 million peso monument alongside modern resort connections throughout strategic position where ground transportation options include rental cars, shuttles accessing historic colonial district, surrounding communities throughout culturally significant Caribbean capital.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond tourism to anchoring Caribbean's historical identity where Las Am\u00e9ricas Airport enables essential access to Americas' colonial birthplace preserving Spanish imperial legacy throughout territories where aviation infrastructure bridges 500+ year heritage with contemporary Caribbean commerce. The facility demonstrates critical role in heritage aviation serving UNESCO World Heritage city throughout territories where specialized Caribbean operations balance colonial tourism with modern connectivity throughout strategically vital Hispaniola requiring comprehensive understanding of Columbus legacy, colonial architecture, and Caribbean history throughout Dominican Republic where Americas' first European city meets contemporary tourism accessible through essential gateway supporting cultural preservation and economic development throughout Caribbean's most historically significant destination.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Am%C3%A9ricas_International_Airport"
}