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are currently plans afoot to build an international airport in Dominica
capable of taking long-haul flights, but for now international routes
to Dominica are through several international gateways nearby: Antigua,
Barbados, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia and St.
Maarten connecting you from destinations in North America, Europe
and the Caribbean. You can reach Dominica by LIAT,
Air Guadeloupe, American
Eagle from these international gateways and if staying in
Guadeloupe, Martinique or St.Lucia you can also catch the
L'Express des Isles fast ferry to Dominica.
Airline Services
From North America
- Indirect |
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Airline |
From-To |
Day |
|
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Via
San Juan (Puerto Rico) - Dominica |
Daily |
|
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Toronto
(YYZ) - Hewanorra (St.Lucia) |
Sat,
Sun |
|
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Atlanta
- Hewanorra (St.Lucia) |
Daily
x Wed |
|
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Philadelphia
- Hewanorra (St.Lucia) Via Charlotte, NC |
Sat |
|
|
|
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From UK - Indirect
|
|
Airline |
From-To |
Day |
|
|
London
Gatwick - Hewanorra (St.Lucia) |
Wed |
|
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London
Gatwick - Hewanorra (St.Lucia) |
Daily |
|
Manchester- Hewanorra (St.Lucia) |
Thur |
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From Europe - Indirect |
|
|
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Paris
- Fort-de-France (Martinique) |
Daily |
|
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Paris
- Fort-de-France (Martinique) |
Daily |
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From The Caribbean |
|
|
Airline |
From-To |
Day |
|
LIAT |
|
Daily |
|
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Fort-de-France
(Martinique) - Dominica |
Daily |
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Ferry Services |
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|
Ferry Line |
From -To |
Daily |
|
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Castries (St. Lucia) -
Fort-de-France (Martinique) - Dominica - Pointe A Pitre (Guadeloupe) |
Daily |
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(Note:
Please be advised that L'Express des Isles ferry between Dominica
and neighbouring islands will be on dry dock from Sept 25
- Oct 14, 2008. Journeys recommence on Oct 15. Please call
(767) 448 2181 for more information.)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Immigration officials require most visitors to Dominica to present
a valid passport on arrival. All need to show a return ticket. Canadian
citizens can show documents certifying proof of citizenship that
also bears a photograph, and French nationals can stay for up to
two weeks by presenting a valid identification card. Visitors coming
from a specified list of countries, who intend to stay for 21 days
or less, do not require a visa. Click
here for a list countries whose citizens do require a visa.
PORTS:
When arriving by boat there are three designated ports where vessels
are entered and cleared:
Portsmouth, Roseau and Anse Du Mai.
Be aware that there are protected bays and marine wildlife reserves;
no craft may be moored in such areas. In particular, the Scotts
Head and Soufiere Bay areas are protected areas and you may not
moor in them. The authorities at the designated ports will be able
to provide you with specific information on the designated mooring
areas.
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