Airport Guide • STI

Cibao International Airport (STI)

Your gateway to Santiago & the Cibao Valley

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IATA Code

STI

Location

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Type

International/Dsomestic Airport

Car Rental

On-site Terminal Pickup

VIP Lounge

24/7 Executive Lounge

ARRIVING AT STI?

Seamless transport options from Cibao International Airport directly to Santiago, Puerto Plata, or Santo Domingo.

From $50 USD

Private Airport Transfer

Pre-booked door-to-door luxury van or private sedan transfer with professional English-speaking drivers.

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Uber / Official Airport Taxi

Official Airport Taxi Union counters operate 24/7 at arrivals exit. Uber pickup is available outside departures.

Taxi Counter: Terminal Arrivals24/7 Available

Airport Location

Location & Highway Access

Autopista Duarte Km 12, Uveral, Licey al Medio, Santiago 51000, Dominican Republic

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Cibao International Airport (STI)

Autopista Duarte Km 12 • Lat: 19.4072, Lng: -70.6045

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Nearby Cities & Travel Times

Direct highway access from STI airport to primary Dominican destinations.

20-30 mins (14 km)

Santiago de los Caballeros (center)

Cultural center, historical monument, nightlife & luxury cigar lounges.

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20 mins (18 km)

Tamboril

World capital of premium hand-rolled cigars & artisan factories.

1 hr 15 mins (75 km)

Puerto Plata & North Coast

Golden beaches, oceanfront resorts, and mountain cable cars.

2 hrs (145 km)

Santo Domingo

Historic Colonial Zone, capital nightlife, and international gastronomy.

Airlines & Routes

FLIGHTS TO STI

Cibao International Airport offers direct daily flights connecting New York, Florida, New England, and the Caribbean.

Multiple Daily Direct3h 45m

New York (JFK / EWR)

Airlines: JetBlue, Delta, United

Daily Direct2h 15m

Miami / Fort Lauderdale (MIA / FLL)

Airlines: American Airlines, Spirit

Direct4h 00m

Boston (BOS)

Airlines: JetBlue

Direct2h 45m

Orlando (MCO)

Airlines: Spirit, JetBlue

Regional Direct1h 10m

San Juan (SJU)

Airlines: Silver Airways, Air Caraibes

Accommodation

WHERE TO STAY NEAR STI

Top-rated hotel recommendations located near Cibao International Airport and downtown Santiago.

5 mins from STI (3.2 km)4.6

Hodelpa Garden Court

The best option if you want stay outside the city, located on a highway, 20 min to city center.

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15 mins from STI (12 km)4.6

Hodelpa Garden Court

Located in the heart of Santiago next to the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración.

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15 mins from STI (13 km)4.9

Camp David Ranch

Premier 5-star luxury hotel, casino, and business resort with gourmet dining and cigar lounge.

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Terminal Tips

STI AIRPORT GUIDE

Essential traveler tips for a smooth arrival and departure at Cibao International Airport.

VIP Lounge Access

Enjoy air-conditioned comfort, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and expedited immigration assistance.

ATMs & Currency Exchange

Banreservas & Banco Popular ATMs located in the arrival hall for DOP currency withdrawals. Of course, the exchange rate is not the best

Local SIM Cards

Claro and Altice mobile kiosks inside arrivals for instant ESIM & prepaid SIM cards.

Dominican Coffee & Food

Santo Domingo Coffee Roasters, casual cafes, and local cuisine available before security.

Duty-Free Premium Cigars

Duty-Free Americas stock famous Dominican cigars (Arturo Fuente, La Aurora, Davidoff) and aged rum.

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