Airport
Cibao International Airport (STI)
Cibao International Airport is the main gateway to Santiago de los Caballeros and the northern Cibao Valley region of the Dominican Republic. Compare transfer options to the Santiago city centre, Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Jarabacoa and other nearby destinations.
Passengers
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About Cibao International Airport
Cibao International Airport is the main international airport serving Santiago de los Caballeros, the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic, and the wider Cibao Valley. Opened in 2002, it is the third-busiest airport in the country and an important gateway for the northern region.
Located approximately 15 km southeast of the Santiago city centre in the municipality of Licey al Medio, the airport connects the region with destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. It plays a particularly significant role for travellers visiting family and business passengers, with strong links to cities on the US East Coast.
The airport's compact main terminal handles most commercial passenger flights, supported by domestic and cargo facilities. Taxis, ride-hailing services, public minibuses and car rental desks provide onward travel to Santiago and destinations such as Puerto Plata, Cabarete and the mountain areas around Jarabacoa.
Passenger facilities include a VIP lounge, duty-free shopping, dining options, free Wi-Fi, ATMs and currency exchange, making the airport a convenient and efficient entry point for the Dominican Republic's northern region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Cibao International Airport operates passenger services through a main international terminal with six boarding gates (B1–B6), alongside separate domestic and cargo terminal areas. Most scheduled commercial flights are handled at the international terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Cibao International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Cibao International Airport to hotels, city destinations and other locations across Santiago and the northern Dominican Republic.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Santiago and the Cibao region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Cibao International Airport for independent travel around Santiago and onward journeys to Puerto Plata, Cabarete and the Cibao Valley.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Cibao International Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations across northern Dominican Republic.
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