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La Isabela airport (JBQ) — Airports Data

About the airport

La Isabela International Airport, also known as Higüero Airport or Dr. Joaquín Balaguer Airport (IATA code: JBQ), opened on February 23, 2006, is a secondary airport serving the city of Santo Domingo. It handles commercial flights across the Caribbean, alongside executive, private, and domestic charter aviation.

Official Website: aerodom.com

Telephone: +1 809-412-5888

Terminals

It features a single compact passenger terminal with an aircraft parking apron and a 1,680-meter runway, complemented by an adjacent FBO terminal for private and corporate aviation. The airport does not operate 24 hours for scheduled commercial flights: it handles daytime operations (generally between 07:00 and 19:00), closing its commercial facilities overnight.

Annual passenger traffic (2024): 49,686 passengers.

Information Points

Passengers can seek assistance and guidance from staff located in the main lobby and at airline check-in counters.

Location

The airport is located in the El Higüero sector, in the municipality of Santo Domingo Norte, approximately 15 km (9 miles) north of downtown Santo Domingo, with direct road access via Avenida Presidente Antonio Guzmán Fernández.

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Getting to and from JBQ

The drive between the airport and downtown Santo Domingo takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes under normal traffic conditions, and may exceed 60 minutes during peak hours.

Taxis

Official taxi service is available right outside the terminal arrivals area (traditionally operated by Taxi Sichala). The reference fare to the financial and hotel district of Santo Domingo ranges between USD 25.00 and USD 30.00.

Rates updated as of October 26, 2026.

Ride-hailing apps

Ride-hailing platforms such as Uber operate across Greater Santo Domingo and provide pickup and drop-off services at the terminal. Estimated fares to downtown range from USD 12.00 to USD 18.00, depending on departure time and demand.

Rates updated as of October 26, 2026.

Public transportation

The airport does not have direct urban bus stops (OMSA) or metro stations within the terminal complex. Local collective buses (guaguas) only run on distant peripheral roads, making them unfeasible for passengers traveling with luggage.

Car rental

Car rental services at the terminal are provided by Sixt alongside local and national companies (such as Full Rent A Car), with vehicle delivery in the arrivals area or through prior booking.

Vehicle pickup and return take place directly in the parking area located in front of the terminal building.

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Parking

An outdoor parking area is available directly in front of the main terminal building.

Parking areas

Main parking lot: Uncovered parking spaces suitable for both short and medium stays, located within short walking distance of the terminal entrance.

Important considerations

Parking facilities are managed on site. Satellite or off-airport parking lots with shuttle services are not available for this terminal.

Special assistance

La Isabela International Airport features single-level facilities designed to facilitate smooth movement for all travelers.

Special assistance requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or dedicated assistance should coordinate directly with their airline at the time of booking or at least 48 hours prior to flight departure.

Infrastructure and accessibility

Designed on a single floor across public halls, check-in areas, and boarding and arrival gates, the terminal facilitates ground-level transit and provides vehicular and pedestrian access ramps.

Hotels and overnight stay

On-site accommodations

There are no hotels or sleeping cabins inside the terminal building.

Hotel shuttles

Hotels in Santo Domingo do not operate scheduled complimentary shuttles to this terminal; transfers must be arranged via taxi, ride-hailing app, or private transportation.

Nearby hotels

The main city hotels are located roughly 12 to 15 km away in the central business district and northern areas of Santo Domingo:

JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo (approx. 13 km)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo (approx. 13 km)
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo (approx. 12 km)
Holiday Inn Santo Domingo (approx. 12 km)

Closer residential accommodations can also be found in the municipality, including Jardines del Arroyo (4.9 km), Paseo de Sevilla (5.4 km), and Residencial Cappuccino (5.5 km).

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Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.