Samaná El Catey International Airport – AZS
Samaná El Catey International Airport is a public aerodrome under the rule of the province of Samaná. This international airport is found five miles from the city of Sánchez, near the small village of El Catey. Samaná El Catey International Airport is also referred to as Prefesor Juan Bosch International Airport and primarily serves El Catey and its neighboring towns in the province. The airport is internationally known by its IATA code AZS.
Best Time to Visit
The international aerodrome was initially constructed as a call to boost tourism in the area. It has been in operation since November 2006 and has been accommodating various international flights from North America and Europe every week. The two-story passenger terminal inside Samaná El Catey International Airport can handle around 600 passengers during peak hours. There is also a 6,760 square meter parking lot inside the airport. If you happen to fly into Samaná via Prefesor Juan Bosch International Airport, make sure to include the towns of Rio San Juan, Cabarete, and La Mulata in your itinerary.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a lot of incredible hotels near the El Portillo Airport. For accommodations with airport transfers, check out Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences, The Peninsula House, and Hotel Residence Playa Colibri.
Visitors can reach the town of El Catey via the nearby El Portillo Airport, which is only half an hour's drive from the Samaná El Catey International Airport. Likewise, the Cibao International Airport in the town of Santiago is also likely to accommodate passengers.
