# SDQ — Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo–Las Américas International)

> SDQ (Santo Domingo–Las Américas International) is the main international airport serving Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/sdq-santo-domingo

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Taxi SDQ from the official desk
- **Typical fare:** US$40 to Zona Colonial / US$45 to Piantini
- **Journey time:** 30–45 min
- **Pickup point:** Official taxi desk in Arrivals — fixed fares posted
- **Key warning:** Inside-terminal touts quote double; Uber pickup is a 10-min walk and not always reliable
- **Fare reality (SDQ → Zona Colonial):** expected US$40 · concerning US$70+ · likely scam US$100+ unauthorized
- **Overall risk:** medium — Official airport taxi union 'Taxi SDQ' has fixed zone fares posted at the desk. Uber works but pickup is offsite. Don't walk out to the highway.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of SDQ, ranked

1. **Taxi SDQ (official)** _(recommended)_ — cost US$40–US$50, journey 30–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed-fare; Regulated
2. **Uber (offsite pickup)** — cost US$20–US$35, journey 30–45 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheaper; Tracked
   - Cons: Pickup zone walk; Inconsistent
3. **Pre-booked hotel transfer** — cost US$35–US$55, journey 30–45 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Book ahead
4. **Unauthorized 'taxi'** — cost US$60–US$120, journey 30–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Inflated fare

## First 30 minutes after landing at SDQ

1. Clear immigration (tourist card included in most tickets)
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Go to Taxi SDQ desk — fares posted by zone
4. Pay in USD or DOP cash
5. Total to Zona Colonial: 30–45 min

## Common scams at SDQ

- **Fake 'official' tout** (medium risk): Person in lanyard quotes US$80 'official' rate inside Arrivals. _How to avoid:_ Real Taxi SDQ desk is in a fixed location with fares posted on a board.

## Payment warnings at SDQ

- USD widely accepted; carry small DOP for tips

## Arrival checklist for SDQ

- USD or DOP cash
- Hotel zone known (Colonial/Piantini/etc.)
- Taxi SDQ desk located

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Last updated: June 2026

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