Location

Dominica is located in the Eastern Caribbean, between the French Islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Getting to Dominica

Dominica is located 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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For information about flights & ferries to get here, see below.

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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.

 

Getting to Dominica from the United States

Most travelers from the US to Dominica have traditionally connected 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. There is a new commuter connection from St. Martin (SXM) to Dominica on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday by Winair. Since airline schedules are constantly changing casting a wide net is advisable when searching for the best flight connections.

 

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.

 

Getting to Dominica from Canada

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

 

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

If you want to search for flights on-line we suggest you use Kayak.com or Priceline.com. Unfortunately LIAT, Winair and other regional flights are not always updated in online flight booking systems like Kayak and Priceline, so if you are still unable to available find a connection, please feel free to contact us for assistance.

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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