This is a list of the busiest airports in the Dominican Republic by passenger traffic, a statistic available for almost all the airstrips taken into account. The present list intends to include all the international airports located in the country.
This is a list of the busiest airports in the Dominican Republic by passenger traffic, a statistic available for almost all the airstrips taken into account. The present list intends to include all the international airports located in the country.
Ordered by total passenger traffic, international and domestic, with final data for 2019.
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2023) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 9,336,502 |  11.58% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 5,490,334 | 17.43% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 2,100,729 | 12.50% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 731,876 | 13.45% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 172,325 |  29.65% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 126,775 | 100.92% |
| 7. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 113,633 | 9.36% |
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2022) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 8,366,844 | 89.68% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 4,675,375 | 19.80% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,867,236 | 4.01% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 645,064 | 66.69% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 244,960 | 31.16% |
| 6. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 103,901 | 17.13% |
| 7. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 63,095 | 153.37% |
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2021) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 4,410,838 | 117.60% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,902,553 | 112.53% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,945,241 | 101.44% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 386,973 | 11.43% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 355,874 | 134.95% |
| 6. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 88,700 | 99.45% |
| 7. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 24,902 | 55.14% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2021
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2019) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 2,027,016 | 71.6% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 1,836,151 | 53.9% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 965,628 | 43.8% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 347,263 | 58.7% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 151,466 | 62.1% |
| 6. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 75,655 | 41.2% |
| 7. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 55,519 | 66.5% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2020
Ordered by total passenger traffic, international and domestic, with final data for years between 2005 and 2019.
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2019) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 7,137,882 | 9.49% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,982,978 | 7.63% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,717,611 | 6.51% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 839,962 | 4.1% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 399,416 | 93.2% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 165,780 | 3.97% |
| 7. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 75,655 | 48.8% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2019
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2018) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 7,886,586 | 7.6% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,700,582 | 0.4% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,612,523 | 15% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 875,941 | 9.4% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 206,732 | 1.9% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 172,641 | 25% |
| 7. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 50,838 | 61.9% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2018
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2017) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 7,331,415 | 6.33% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,687,024 | 0.35% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,400,551 | 0.2% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 966,985 | 11.6% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 210,669 | 1.84% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 138,055 | 8.2% |
| 7. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 31,405 | 33.6% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2017
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2016) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 6,894,892 | 8.29% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,673,957 | 3.86% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,397,734 | 5.92% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 866,647 | 11.7% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 214,620 | 2.81% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 127,626 | 4.67% |
| 7. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 23,502 | 34.2% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2016
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2015) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 6,366,552 | 9.27% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,537,306 | 11.80% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,319,490 | 7.56% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 776,149 | 1.01% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 208,749 | 9.74% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 121,922 | 5.79% |
| 7. | La Isabela International Airport | JBQ/MDJB | Santo Domingo | 35,719 | - |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2015
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2014) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 5,826,081 12.49% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,163,746 3.99% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,226,646 12.31% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 761,937 2.02% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 231,256 18.11% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 115,247 3.6% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2014
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2013) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 5,178,979 7.49% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,016,109 3.83% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,092,229 0.03% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 746,821 0.27% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 195,792 13.2% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 119,502 6.5% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2013
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 4,817,774 8% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,136,522 2% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 1,092,663 17.6% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 744,754 1.5% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 225,550 7.6% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 112,164 7.8% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2012
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2011) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 4,460,583 10.6% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,074,445 1% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 928,944 3.1% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 755,877 14.6% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 244,081 7.9% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 121,718 0.4% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2011
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2010) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 4,033,391 5.5% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 3,044,302 9.4% |
| 3. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 901,080 10.2% |
| 4. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 885,306 17.9% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 264,947 11.8% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 122,229 16.5% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2010
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2009) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 3,811,946 2.8% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 2,756,716 5.2% |
| 3. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 1,038,698 8.1% |
| 4. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 817,518 0.3% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 296,124 31.5% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 102,004 20.3% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2009
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2008) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 3,702,826 3.7% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 2,614,072 2.1% |
| 3. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 1,123,075 1.8% |
| 4. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 820,159 17.2% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 389,321 10.6% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 122,774 3.5% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2008
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2007) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 3,566,938 3.3% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 2,670,098 2.6% |
| 3. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 1,102,852 9.3% |
| 4. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 950,136 2.5% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 430,432 14.2% |
| 6. | Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS/MDCY | Samaná | 118,449 First Year |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2007
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2006) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 3,488,534 14.4% |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 2,601,903 1.5% |
| 3. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 1,205,793 2.2% |
| 4. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 973,541 8.1% |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 491,650 3.7% |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2006
| Airport name | IATA/ICAO code | City served | Passengers (2005) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ/MDPC | Punta Cana | 2,947,106 |
| 2. | Las Américas International Airport | SDQ/MDSD | Santo Domingo | 2,563,714 |
| 3. | Gregorio Luperón International Airport | POP/MDPP | Puerto Plata | 1,179,478 |
| 4. | Cibao International Airport | STI/MDST | Santiago de los Caballeros | 900,252 |
| 5. | La Romana International Airport | LRM/MDLR | La Romana | 509,713 |
Source: Banco Central República Dominicana year 2005
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