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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.
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), Saint Martin (SXM), and Barbados (BGI) connection with LIAT 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, Winair 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) with LIAT connections to Dominica. Since Guadeloupe and Martinique neighbor Dominica to the north and south ferry connection (an hour and a half) is a popular option (L'Express des Iles). Dutch Royal Airline KLM also flies from Amsterdam to St. Martin (SXM) and 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. For example, you can see that the fare for the return portion of a Toronto-Barbados flight is just $119 US if you fly on December 24th! It also shows SOLD OUT dates very clearly. 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 a half) is a popular option via L'Express des Iles.
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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. More details about the island of Dominica... |
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