Airport and Economics

ChristieE

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Member since 07 December 2017

Sosúa Abajo, Puerto Plata

ChristieE

15 December 2017 01:13:35

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ChristieE

15 December 2017 01:13:35

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Sosúa Abajo, Puerto Plata

What is your opinion on choosing an airport to fly into from from the states? POP is closest, but most $$. Hubby hates the bus. I don't mind so much except we lose at least a day. Do you guys just close your eyes, suck it up and pay? Any finagling that works? In one, out the other? Book one way from states, then back from DR?

Bob K

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Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

15 December 2017 11:27:55

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Bob K

15 December 2017 11:27:55

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Sosua/Cabarete

If you are flying to the north coast then you may do better flying to Santiago and taking a taxi to the PP/Cabarete/Sosua area. The cost of the taxi is about $100 and usually the cost of the flight may be greater than that to fly to Santiago rather than PP. For the two of us we usually save over $200 including the cost of the cab.

As to booking tickets unless you have your residency many airlines will not let you book only a one way fare but need a return ticket as well. So make sure you check that out when you do book your flight.

Bob K

ChristieE

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Sosúa Abajo, Puerto Plata

ChristieE

15 December 2017 13:09:22

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ChristieE

15 December 2017 13:09:22

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Sosúa Abajo, Puerto Plata

Thanks Bob. That is generally what we have been doing. We either have a relative or cab take us into Sosua from Santiago. I think we only flew into PP one time. The $$ difference is well over $200 pp from Indy.

I search everyday for flights, hoping to find a miracle. Eventually, I just get over the sticker shock and do the deal. 😎 Once our feet hit the ground, being on the coast makes the cost worth it.