Cibao International Airport serves Santiago de los Caballeros, the Dominican Republic's second-largest city, in the heart of the fertile Cibao Valley.
It is the country's third-busiest airport, a less touristy access point but convenient for visiting the tobacco and cigar plantations of the region.
How to get to Cibao International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to STI
Parking near Cibao International Airport
Adjacent to the terminal sits a multi-level parking structure.
The parking cost is aligned with zone standards.
How to get to Santiago de los Caballeros from STI
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Cibao International Airport
Established car rental companies operate from the arrivals area.
Requirements are limited to driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Cibao International Airport
Center and Zona Monumental
15-20 minutes from the airport, about 11-16 km, with a good direct connection via the highway.
Best for: Travelers who want the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración, the museums and the restaurants of the center within walking distance.
- Hotels facing the Monument and the Zona Monumental, within walking distance of museums like the Centro León
- The city's highest concentration of restaurants and shopping centers (Ágora Santiago)
- Heavier city traffic compared to the outskirts near the airport
- Limited or paid parking for those arriving with their own car
Recommended hotels
- AC Hotel Santiago de los Caballeros In the Zona Monumental, facing the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración, about 16 km from the airport; contemporary design typical of the AC Hotels brand. View availability
- Hotel Santiago, Curio Collection By Hilton On Avenida Juan Pablo Duarte, in a downtown shopping center, near the Monument and the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes. View availability
- Hotel Hampton By Hilton Santiago De Los Caballeros 5 minutes' walk from the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración, with outdoor pool and gym; a more affordable option than the other downtown chains. View availability
Near the Airport and HOMS Hospital
A few minutes by car from the terminal, listings claim 5 to 10 minutes; no chain hotel in this area, only private apartments.
Best for: Short layovers, early morning departures and those who need to reach the Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) without going into the city.
- Among the shortest transfers in Santiago, useful for layovers and morning flights
- Proximity to HOMS, useful for those traveling for medical reasons
- Residential area with no neighborhood life: for restaurants and shops you need to head to the center
- Being private rentals, they lack a hotel's standard services (round-the-clock front desk, breakfast)
Recommended hotels
- Modern 3BR Oasis with Pool 10 min to STI Airport Three-bedroom apartment with pool, 10 minutes from the airport and close to the HOMS hospital according to the listing. View availability
- Palma Real Apt Near Cibao Airport & Pool Apartment with communal pool in the Palma Real area, a few minutes from the terminal according to the listing. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for its role as the country's third-busiest airport.
International flight passengers should plan for 2.5–3 hours advance arrival.
Map of Cibao International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Santiago known for tobacco?
The Cibao Valley surrounding the city is one of the Dominican Republic's main tobacco-growing regions, with numerous cigar factories open to visitors.
Q. Is Uber or the official taxi better at Cibao?
Uber operates regularly and shows the fixed price before the ride, often cheaper than the official taxi counter (Taxis AIC), which still applies fixed rates by zone.
Q. Is Cibao a touristy airport?
Less so than Punta Cana or Puerto Plata: it mainly serves Santiago for business and the Dominican community abroad, as well as visitors to the Cibao Valley.
Q. What is the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration in Santiago?
An imposing panoramic tower, among the tallest monuments in the country and a symbol of the city, built in the mid-20th century and now home to a small museum and a viewpoint open to visitors.
Flight board
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