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Popular Airport

Samana El Catey Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

1651 Km

Transportation to Airport from Tampa City Center

MacDill Airport

You can easily reach Tampa International Airport from the city center by taxi. If you prefer public transportation, you can take a bus. There are also shuttle services to the airport. Some hotels have their own airport shuttle services. If you have rented a car for your journey, you can arrive at the airport by this car.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport in a short time by the bus number 15 you can get on from the city center. One-way ticket is 2 dollars per person.

Taxi

Taxi transportation is very common throughout Tampa. You can easily get a taxi in the city center and reach the airport comfortably by paying about 25 dollars. All taxis have taximeters and the fares are fixed. So, you can feel comfortable about the taxi fare you will pay. If you want, you can contact your hotel and ask them to arrange a taxi for you upon your arrival at the airport.

Rent a car

There are the offices of many car rental companies in Tampa city center. You can rent an affordable car for a comfortable journey and you can reach the airport by this car. You can rent a car online as well as you hotel can help you with this. You should keep in mind that you need to have an international driver’s license if you want to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle services consist of air-conditioned, modern and comfortable buses that run on a specific route and have certain departure times. You are strongly advised to get information about the closest stops and departure times in advance. You hotel can also help you with this. 3 baggages are included in the shuttle service, but if you have more baggage, you may be charged an extra fee for each.  The airport shuttle service is charged based on the distance. It costs about 25-35 dollars to reach the airport from the city center by shuttle services.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own shuttle services. Before making your reservation, you should contact your hotel in advance to make sure that this service is available or not.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was referred to as the Drew Field Military Airport and used for military flights before the 1960s, when it has undergone major changes and begun to serve for civil flights. The airport had undertaken important duties during the World War II. Today, it stands out as a very modern and big airport. Tampa International Airport is located about 6 miles west to the city center. There is heavy air traffic in the city during which the tourism is the most active. The airport is often used as a transit hub and more than 100 flights a day are carried out during this busy period.

At the airport, the food and beverage areas are located at several different points including many bars, restaurants and cafes that appeal to different tastes. There are also many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetic and duty-free shops. Free wi-fi service is available throughout the airport.


Tampa Intl. Airport

You can easily get to the Tampa International Airport from the city center by taxi. If you prefer public transport, you can reach the airport by bus. Airport shuttle services are also available. Some hotels have their own shuttle services. If you have rented a car during your trip, you can also reach the airport by driving.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport from the city center by taking the bus number 15 in a very short time. One way ticket is 2$ per person.

Taxi

Taxi is a very common means of transportation throughout Tampa. You can easily find a taxi in the city center and easily arrive at the airport by paying 25$ on average. Each taxi have a taximeter and charges are standard. For this reason, you can be comfortable with the amount you will pay. You can talk to your hotel and ask the concierge service to arrange a taxi waiting for you at your departure time.

Rent a car

There are a lot of car rental offices in Tampa city center. For a comfortable trip, you can rent an affordable car and even get to the airport for your return flight by driving. You can rent a car online or you can ask your hotel to help you with this. You should remember that you need to have an international driver license or you need to have international driving permit in order to drive a car or motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle services consist of the air-conditioned, modern and comfortable buses that operate on a specific route and have a certain departure times. You are strongly recommended to get information about the closest shuttle stop and departure time in advance. You hotel can also help you with this. 3 piece of baggage are included in ticket price; if you have more baggage, you may be charged an extra fee for each. The price of these services is based on the distance. You can reach the airport from the city center by paying 25-35$ for airport shuttle service.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own airport shuttle services. In order to benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel beforehand to make sure that this service is available or not and make your reservation.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was referred to as the Drew Field Military Airport and used for military flights before the 1960s, when it has undergone major changes and begun to serve for civil flights. The airport had undertaken important duties during the World War II. Today, it stands out as a very modern and big airport. Tampa International Airport is located about 6 miles west to the city center. There is heavy air traffic in the city during which the tourism is the most active. The airport is often used as a transit hub and more than 100 flights a day are carried out during this busy period.

At the airport, the food and beverage areas are located at several different points including many bars, restaurants and cafes that appeal to different tastes. There are also many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetic and duty-free shops. Free wi-fi service is available throughout the airport.

Transportation to Samana City Center from Airport

Samana El Catey Intl. Airport

You can take a taxi, the most practical method, take the bus, rent a car, ot a transfer service to get from Samana El Catey Airport to Samana city centre. You can reach Las Galeras in 1 hour, Samana city centre in 40 minutes, Las Terranas in 30 minutes, and Sanchez in 10.

Bus

Even though there aren’t direct buses to Samana city centre to Samana El Catey Airport, the buses leaving to Sanchez, which is 8km away, might save you some time. You can first go to Sanchez from Samana El Catey Airport in 10 minutes if you take a taxi, and then take the bus to Samana, which should take you 1 or 1.5 hours. These buses operate under Caribe Tours and the price for the ticket as of 2017 is 1-3 dollars. These buses leave from Sanchez every hour and it’s possible to make a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.

Taxi

If your arrival time is in the late hours or if you prefer the quickest and least hassle free method then you can take one of the taxis that are available 24/7 outside Samana El Catey Airport. If your hotel is at Sanchez then you can reach it in 10-12 minutes. The cost for this should vary between 30-40 dollars. To reach Samana city centre with a taxi on the other hand takes around 100 dollars. It might be a good idea to share the taxi with some other passengers to split the fare.

Car Rental

There are many local and international car rental agencies in Samana El Catey Airport and so you will have some good alternatives regarding price so you can pick the agency that is the most suitable for your budget. If you make a reservation before your arrival then you can get even better deals. To reach Samana city centre from Samana El Catey Airport by car we recommend taking the Turistico del Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.   

Weather in Samana

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 24ºC - Max 27ºC
MondayMin 24ºC - Max 26ºC
TuesdayMin 24ºC - Max 26ºC
WednesdayMin 24ºC - Max 26ºC
ThursdayMin 24ºC - Max 26ºC

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