---
iata: SDQ
name: Las Américas International Airport
city: Santo Domingo
country: Dominican Republic
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://aeropuertolasamericas.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://aeropuertolasamericas.com/'
  - 'https://aerodom.com/airports/santo-domingo/'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/dominican-republic/las-americas-international/sdq3-sala-caribe
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/dominican-republic/las-americas-international/sdq4-copa-club
quickFacts:
  - >-
    IATA SDQ / ICAO MDSD — Las Américas (José Francisco Peña Gómez), Santo
    Domingo
  - >-
    Sala Caribe — PP Terminal A 00:00–23:59; max stay 3h; capacity may restrict
    (ES/FR often cite 13:00–21:00)
  - >-
    Copa Club — PP Terminal B 05:00–17:00 in front of Gate B4; Copa or Star
    Alliance codeshare only
  - >-
    Official site: expansion/remodel limits some services; long-term parking
    restricted with free remote shuttle
  - AERODOM AILA 2028 expansion underway — confirm live ops notices
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge
    title: Sala Caribe is the overnight PP room
    detail: >-
      Sala Caribe max stay 3h; children under 3 free. Capacity may restrict —
      ES/FR PP notes afternoon/evening pressure 13:00–21:00.
    summary: >-
      Sala Caribe lists 00:00–23:59 on Priority Pass; Copa Club only 05:00–17:00
      and airline-gated.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminals
    title: Terminal A vs B — different PP products
    detail: >-
      Copa Club requires a Copa or Star Alliance codeshare boarding pass even
      with Priority Pass.
    summary: >-
      Sala Caribe sits in Terminal A toward the A Gates; Copa Club is Terminal B
      North Concourse at Gate B4.
    category: terminal
  - label: Works
    title: Remodel and parking limits are live on the official banner
    detail: >-
      AERODOM enabled remote lots and a free shuttle; arrive ≥3 hours early if
      using long-term parking.
    summary: >-
      aeropuertolasamericas.com warns enlargement/remodel limits some services;
      long-term parking capacity restricted.
    category: status
  - label: Watch-out
    title: Copa Club alcohol is 21+
    detail: >-
      Sala Caribe lists standard complimentary alcohol among facilities; smart
      casual dress.
    summary: 'Priority Pass: alcoholic drinks only for passengers 21+ at Copa Club.'
    category: food
lounges:
  - name: Sala Caribe
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children under 3 free; capacity may restrict
        — ES/FR often 13:00–21:00)
    bestFor:
      - Priority Pass holders in Terminal A
      - Overnight or late waits
    summary: >-
      PP Terminal A lounge after security toward A Gates. 24h listing with
      capacity risk afternoons/evenings.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal A
    amenities:
      - Wi-Fi
      - Air conditioning
      - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (standard)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
      - Soft drinks
      - TVs
      - Separate smoking room
  - name: Copa Club
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 05:00–17:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass only when flying Copa or Star Alliance codeshare flights
    bestFor:
      - Eligible Copa/Star Alliance codeshare passengers in Terminal B
    summary: PP Terminal B lounge in front of Gate B4. Daytime only; airline-gated.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal B
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (standard)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.6
slug: sdq
region: North America
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# Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · North America
Santo Domingo Las Américas with 24h Priority Pass Sala Caribe in Terminal A and daytime airline-gated Copa Club in Terminal B. Official remodel banner restricts long-term parking.
## Airportist Score

**6.6 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.6 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.5 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.4 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.2 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Terminal A + Terminal B
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: minor

## Best for

- Terminal A Priority Pass holders needing overnight coverage
- Eligible Copa/Star Alliance codeshare passengers in Terminal B before 17:00

## Watch out for

- Sala Caribe capacity may restrict — especially afternoons/evenings per ES/FR PP notes
- Copa Club is airline-gated even with Priority Pass
- Long-term parking restricted during remodel — use remote lots + free shuttle
- No published MCT or security wait minutes
- Omit invented DOP taxi grids

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