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Introduction

There 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.

Booking Services:

Airline Services

From North America – Indirect
Airline
From-To
Day
Via San Juan (Puerto Rico) – Dominica
Daily
Toronto (YYZ) – Hewanorra (St.Lucia)
Sat, Sun
Atlanta – Hewanorra (St.Lucia)
Daily x Wed
Philadelphia – Hewanorra (St.Lucia) Via Charlotte, NC
Sat
From UK – Indirect
Airline
From-To
Day
London Gatwick – Hewanorra (St.Lucia)
Wed
London Gatwick – Hewanorra (St.Lucia)
Daily
Manchester- Hewanorra (St.Lucia)
Thur
From Europe – Indirect
Airline
From-To
Paris – Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Daily
Paris – Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Daily
From The Caribbean
Airline
From-To
Day
LIAT
Daily
Fort-de-France (Martinique) – Dominica
Daily
Ferry Lines
Ferry Services
Ferry Line
From -To
Daily
Castries (St. Lucia) – Fort-de-France (Martinique) – Dominica – Pointe A Pitre (Guadeloupe)
Daily
For more ferry information, please call (767) 448 2181

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.

Moorings:

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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