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Popular Airport

Samana El Catey Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

3123 Km

Transportation to Airport from Mexico City City Center

Mexico City Intl. Airport

Mexico City International Airport, also known as Benito Juarez International Airport, is located in close proximity to downtown Mexico City, about 10km away. The airport is accessible by public transportation, including the metro and metrobus, as well as taxis, shuttles, and rental cars.  

Public Transportation

Public transportation alternatives, like the metro and metrobus, provide convenient and quick transportation to the airport from almost every part of the city. Keep in mind that the metro and metrobus can get quite crowded, especially during rush hour. If you have excess luggage then public transportation can be a troublesome alternative.

Taxi

Taxis are a more expensive option when compared to public transportation but they are more comfortable and convenient. Taxis fares are affordable in general and there are a large number of registered taxis throughout the city. We recommend getting a taxi from an authorized taxi stop just to be safe. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services provide comfortable transportation to Mexico City International Airport. Taking a shuttle service ensures a reliable ride so you can sit back and relax on your way to the airport. Shuttle services are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient method of transportation to get to Mexico City International Airport, especially since it is located in such close proximity to the city center. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online or ask the hotel you are staying at for assistance.

Airport Information

Located about 10 km from the city center, Mexico City International Airport, also known as Benito Juarez International Airport, is the busiest international airport in Mexico. Mexico City International Airport operates passenger services out of 2 terminals. The airport handled over 35 million passengers in 2015 and is Mexico’s busiest airport. There is an inter-terminal transportation system that connects both terminals. The Aerotren monorail system provides transportation between terminals for passengers who have a boarding pass. There are also inter-terminal buses that provide transportation between the terminals for all passengers and visitors. Keep in mind that the rail system is much faster than the bus.

Mexico City International Airport is a major international airport offering passengers a variety of services and amenities to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport features basic services such as ATMs, currency exchange services, rental car services, lounges, health services, electric carts for the elderly or passengers in need, duty free shops, and postal services.

Mexico City International Airport also offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping, including many duty free shops, clothing stores, gift shops, souvenir shops, shoe stores, and jewelry stores. The airport also contains a number of restaurants, cafes, and bars that feature delicious examples of international cuisine. Venues you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Flaps, Dino Snack Bar & Fast Food, 7 Eleven, Starbucks, Cinnabon, Sbarro, Carls Jr, China King, Subway, and Pollos Rio.

Transportation to Samana City Center from Airport

Samana El Catey Intl. Airport

You can take a taxi, the most practical method, take the bus, rent a car, ot a transfer service to get from Samana El Catey Airport to Samana city centre. You can reach Las Galeras in 1 hour, Samana city centre in 40 minutes, Las Terranas in 30 minutes, and Sanchez in 10.

Bus

Even though there aren’t direct buses to Samana city centre to Samana El Catey Airport, the buses leaving to Sanchez, which is 8km away, might save you some time. You can first go to Sanchez from Samana El Catey Airport in 10 minutes if you take a taxi, and then take the bus to Samana, which should take you 1 or 1.5 hours. These buses operate under Caribe Tours and the price for the ticket as of 2017 is 1-3 dollars. These buses leave from Sanchez every hour and it’s possible to make a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.

Taxi

If your arrival time is in the late hours or if you prefer the quickest and least hassle free method then you can take one of the taxis that are available 24/7 outside Samana El Catey Airport. If your hotel is at Sanchez then you can reach it in 10-12 minutes. The cost for this should vary between 30-40 dollars. To reach Samana city centre with a taxi on the other hand takes around 100 dollars. It might be a good idea to share the taxi with some other passengers to split the fare.

Car Rental

There are many local and international car rental agencies in Samana El Catey Airport and so you will have some good alternatives regarding price so you can pick the agency that is the most suitable for your budget. If you make a reservation before your arrival then you can get even better deals. To reach Samana city centre from Samana El Catey Airport by car we recommend taking the Turistico del Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.   

Weather in Samana

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 24ºC - Max 26ºC
ThursdayMin 24ºC - Max 27ºC
FridayMin 23ºC - Max 28ºC
SaturdayMin 23ºC - Max 29ºC
SundayMin 24ºC - Max 27ºC

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