Why go
- Country in the Caribbean.
- Served by Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM).
History
Dominica officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,448 m (4,751 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, ATR 72) · 5 routes: Antigua, Bridgetown, Kingstown, Pointe-a-pitre, San Juan
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 4 routes: Philipsburg, San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, Pointe-a-pitre
- BVI Airways XV (J32) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, Tortola
- Windward Islands Airways WM (AT4) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, Pointe-a-pitre
- American Airlines AA (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DOM has direct flights to 8 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Philipsburg, San Juan, Pointe-a-pitre, Tortola, Antigua…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Roseau, 15 km); routes include Ligne Pointe-à-Pitre - Roseau.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dominica. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.