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Transportation to Airport from Samana City Center
Samana El Catey Intl. Airport
Samana El Catey Airport is 40 minutes away from the city centre, 1 hour away from Las Galeras, 30 minutes away from Las Terranas, and 10 minutes away from Sanchez. There are a few means of transport to the airport. The most practical of which is undoubtedly taking a taxi. You might also prefer the more economic options of taking a bus, renting a car, or using transfer services.
Bus
There is no direct service to the Samana El Catey Airport from Samana city centre even though buses play a big part of the transport within the city. You first need to take a 30-minute bus ride to Sanchez. The tickets for the hourly bus to Sanchez from Samana cost 1-3 dollars as of 2017. Once you’ve reached Sanchez, you can hop on a taxi and be at Samana El Catey Airport in 6-7 minutes. The buses to Sanchez operate under Caribe Tours and it’s possible to do pick seats by making a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.
Taxi
An essential part of inner city travel, taxis can provide 24/7 direct transport to Samana El Catey Airport from wherever you are in Samana. You may need to pay around 30-40 dollars to reach the airport from Sanchez, and the total time for the journey should take 10-15 minutes. Another option is to take a taxi from Samana city centre. This will cost you around 100 dollars and you should reach Samana El Catey Airport in around 40 minutes.
Car Rental
If you’re asking about the cheapest and quickest way to reach Samana El Catey Airport then we recommend car rental. There are numerous local and international car rental agencies in both Samana city centre and in Sanchez. There is just one thing you should watch out for: make sure that you ask the car rental agency whether it’s possible to leave the you car in Samana El Catey Airport. Once you know this then you can choose the correct agency and just leave your vehicle in from of the airport. In order to reach Samana El Catey Airport from Samana city centre, we recommend taking the Turistico Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.
Airport Information
Samana El Catey International Airport opened up on the 6th of November, 2006, and is also known as Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch (AISA). Some of the companies that offer flights to and from Samana El Catey Airport are Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Iberia, Delta Airlines, WestJet, Air Transat, and more. Almost 5 million passengers pass through Samana El Catey Airport every year, and amenities here include unlimited internet access, VIP lounges, bank services, ATM machines, and a tourist information centre amongst others.
Transportation to New Orleans City Center from Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport
You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.
Taxi
There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.
Airport Shuttle Service
The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.
Car Rental
There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.
Bus
If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.
Limousine
If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.
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