Santiago Cibao Airport (STI)
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Welcome to Santiago Cibao Airport
Cibao International Airport (STI) serves the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic and is the country’s third-busiest airport in passenger traffic. Located 15 km southeast of Santiago, the airport welcomed over 2 million passengers in 2024. STI-JFK is the country’s busiest international route, handling over 1.4 million passengers annually.
JetBlue is the main operator with up to 20 flights daily; American, Delta, and Copa operate regular flights. Ongoing new terminal investment will increase capacity. Access to the city is by taxi, private transfer, and rental car. The terminal features duty-free shops, restaurants, and a 24/7 VIP lounge. The airport provides connections to the Caribbean, North America, and Europe.
Airport Name:
Cibao International Airport
IATA Code:
STI
ICAO:
MDST
Location:
Avenida Victor Manuel Espaillat, Santiago de los Caballeros 51081, Dominican Republic
How to get to Cibao Airport?
Getting from Santiago city center to Cibao Airport is quite easy. The airport is only 15 km from the city center. You can reach the airport by car using the Autopista Duarte (DR-1) highway. You can easily find your way by following the airport signs. Public transportation from the city center to the airport is limited. You can reach the airport by taxi or VIP transfer.
Airlines Information
Airlines serving Santiago Cibao International Airport include JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Air Europa, Arajet, interCaribbean Airways, Caicos Express Airways, and Winair. This network provides regular connections between Santiago and major cities across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe, offering a wide range of options for both leisure and business travel.
Long-Term & Short-Term Parking
Short-term parking areas are located directly in front of the terminal. These parking areas are designed for passengers arriving at or departing from the airport, and for dropping off or picking up passengers. Parking here is charged by the hour. Depending on airport traffic, short-term parking spaces may be full close to flight times. Therefore, if your flight is during a particularly busy period, you should arrive at the airport early. Long-term parking areas are located a little further from the terminal. This is a more economical parking area. You can park your vehicle here for a few days or longer. Long-term parking is charged on a daily basis. Long-term parking fees are calculated at lower daily rates than short-term parking. You can pay by cash or credit card. All parking areas are equipped with security cameras.
Car Rental
- Car rental offices at Cibao Airport are located inside the terminal building. AVIS, Alamo, Europcar, Budget, SIXT, Thrifty, Mex, Payless, InterRent, Enterprise, and Ace provide services at the airport. Don't forget to rent your car online before your trip. This way, you can rent your car at a more affordable price and choose the type of car you want. Car rental companies offer all kinds of vehicles, from compact cars to electric vehicles, and from mini cars to large vehicles suitable for large families. All you need for the rental process is your driver's license, credit card, and passport.
Important Phone Numbers
- • General emergency (ambulance, police, fire) 911
- • Tourist Police (national assistance line)+1 809 200 3500
- • Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) +1 829 947 2222
- • JJ Radio Taxi (Santiago) +1 809 582 7575
- • Emitaxi (Santiago) +1 809 581 3000
- • Base De Taxi Monumental+1 809 581 0002
Quick facts
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+1 809-233-8000
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Visit Santiago de los Caballeros
Visit Santiago de los Caballeros from December to April for pleasant, dry weather and comfortable temperatures ranging from 66F to 86F. Enjoy year-round mountain views, local cuisine, and cultural festivals. Avoid the hurricane season from August to October when storms peak and heavy rainfall creates flooding risks. Skip visiting during May and September when humidity reaches uncomfortable levels and afternoon showers disrupt outdoor activities.