Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM)

Overview

Douglas-Charles Airport is the larger of the two airports on Dominica and is located approximately an hour from both of Dominica's largest cities, Rouseau and Portsmouth, as it was built on one of the few parts of Dominica where there is extensive flat land. The airport opened in 1961, and renovations to the terminal building were completed in 2010.

Location

The airport is situated two miles (3km) north west of Marigot on the north-east coast of the island about one hours’ drive from the capital, Roseau, and about an hour from the second largest city, Portsmouth.

Getting to the city

Taxis are available. The fare for a shared taxi from the airport to Roseau is EC$80. A hired taxi costs about EC$200.

Time

GMT -4.

Contacts

Car rental

Car rentals should be booked in advance for airport pick-up.

Airport Taxis

A shared taxi from the airport to Roseau costs about EC$80. Travellers will pay around EC$200 for a hired taxi.

Departure Tax

US$22

Internet

Wifi is available at Douglas-Charles Airport.

Douglas-Charles Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.