Getting to the 'Nature Island' of Dominica

Location

Dominica is located in the Eastern Caribbean, mid-way down the chain of Caribbean islands known as the Lesser Antilles, between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

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The island of Dominica is a growing ecotourism destination which is serviced exclusively by commuter flights and ferry services from other nearby islands.

The island has two small airports. Melville Hall Airport (DOM), the primary airport, is located in the north east of the island near the town of Marigot. Melville Hall accommodates propeller driven ATR's and Dash Eight aircraft. Canefield Airport (DCF) is a smaller commuter airport near the capital city of Roseau. Canefield only accommodates very small aircrafts, typically 19 seat twin otters or smaller. It is located near the capital city of Roseau, which sits on the southwest side of the island.

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Getting to Dominica from the United States

Most travelers from the US to Dominica have traditionally connected on major carriers like American Airlines through San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and continue to Dominica on a domestic carrier such as the Leeward Islands Air transport LIAT or American Eagle. As a result of recent flight reductions to San Juan visitors to Dominica should expand their flight search to a growing number of US connections through other Caribbean islands including Antigua (ANU), St. Lucia (SLU or UVF), St. Maarten (SXM), and Barbados (BGI) connection with LIAT or through St. Maarten by BVI Airways (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) to Dominica. Since airline schedules are constantly changing casting a wide net is advisable when searching for the best flight connections.

To search for flights on-line, you might try using Vayama.com OR Priceline.com. Unfortunately LIAT, BVI Airways and other regional flights are not always updated in online flight booking systems, so if you are still unable to available find a connection, please contact us for assistance.

Getting to Dominica from Europe

The best way to access Dominica from Europe is through the UK via Virgin Atlantic or British Airways (BA), or from France via Air France or Air Caraibes. Virgin and BA fly to Antigua (ANU), St. Lucia (UVF) and Barbados (BGI), with LIAT connections to Dominica. Air France and Air Caraibes offer nonstop daily flights to both Guadeloupe (PTP) and Martinique (FDF). Since Guadeloupe and Martinique neighbor Dominica to the north and south ferry connection (an hour and 45 minutes) is a popular option (L'Express des Iles). LIAT also connects Guadeloupe to Dominica (DOM) by air and NEW is a flight with Airawak from Martinique to Dominica (DCF). 

Dutch Royal Airline KLM flies from Amsterdam to St. Maarten (SXM) and you can connect the same day on BVI Airways (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) to Dominica.

Condor flies from Frankfurt to Antigua (ANU) and Barbados (BGI) with LIAT connections to Dominica.

To search for flights on-line, you might try using Opodo.co.uk

Getting to Dominica from Canada

Canadians can get to Dominica by flying Toronto to Barbados on Westjet Airlines then Barbados to Dominica on LIAT Airlines.

Toronto to Barbados

WestJet Airlines flight gives passengers a non-stop, direct flight option from Toronto to Barbados on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. More information and booking details can be found on the WestJet website. A great feature of the WestJet website is that it shows you the Day's Lowest Fares for up to 28 days surrounding your selected date.

Barbados to Dominica

For connections from Barbados, LIAT has direct flights to Melville Hall Airport (DOM) in Dominica. Check LIAT website (liat.com) for details.

Alternatively

Air Canada flies to Antigua, Guadeloupe, Barbados and St. Lucia with LIAT connections to Dominica.

Getting to Dominica from Guadeloupe or Martinique

Since Guadeloupe and Martinique neighbor Dominica to the north and south ferry connection (an hour and 45 minutes) is a popular option via L'Express des Iles. We are happy to assist you with ferry bookings!

LIAT flies from Guadeloupe to Dominica (DOM) and NEW is a flight with Airawak from Martinique to Dominica (DCF). 

Getting to Dominica from Antigua
From Antigua LIAT has direct flights to Melville Hall Airport (DOM) in Dominica. Check LIAT website (liat.com) for details. 

Please feel free to request our assistance in finding flights by sending your proposed booking dates and city or port of departure to: info@junglebaydominica.com.

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Immigration & Customs

A valid passport and return ticket is generally acceptable as sufficient for entry. Please note that some counties do require visas to visit Dominica and check with a Dominican or Eastern Caribbean embassy for details. For more information please see the Discover Dominica Travel Essentials Page.

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Island combination

Combine Dominica with Guadeloupe, for example with a stay at the hotel Caraib Bay on Basse-Terre.

Combine Dominica with Antigua, for example with a stay at the hotel Cocos.

Please feel free to email us your questions on info@junglebaydominica.com.

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