La Romana International Airport (LRM) is about 10 km from downtown La Romana, 10 to 20 minutes, and practically next door to Casa de Campo, 5 to 10 minutes from the development's gate. Punta Cana (PUJ) is about 80 km away, 60 to 80 minutes, and Santo Domingo (SDQ) about 100 km, 75 to 90 minutes.
La Romana is a sugar and port city with a cruise terminal, and the gateway to Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón. It has three reasonable airports within reach, and the right one depends on who flies from your city.
Nearby airports
| Airports | Distance | Drive time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRM · La Romana Airport | 10 km | 10 to 20 min | The closest, ideal for Casa de Campo. Few routes, several seasonal, and a lot of private aviation. |
| PUJ · Punta Cana Airport | 80 km | 1 h to 1 h 20 min | More direct flights from North America and Europe. Autovía del Coral with tolls. |
| SDQ · Las Américas Airport | 100 km | 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min | Many routes from South America, Europe and the US. Autovía del Este with tolls. |
Which airport to fly into
If there is a flight to La Romana (LRM) from your city, take it: you will be at Casa de Campo in 10 minutes or downtown in 15. LRM gets few commercial routes, several only in high season, and much of its traffic is private jets heading to Casa de Campo.
Otherwise the choice is between Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santo Domingo (SDQ), which are at similar distances. PUJ usually has more direct flights from the US, Canada and Europe; SDQ has more from South America and more schedules overall. Both drives use four-lane toll highways: the Autovía del Coral from PUJ and the Autovía del Este from SDQ. From SDQ, leaving the capital area on a Friday afternoon can add half an hour.
Transfer routes to La Romana
- Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to La Romana55 min to 1 h 20 min · US$90 to US$130
- Las Américas Airport (SDQ) to La Romana1 h 10 min to 1 h 40 min · US$85 to US$130
- La Romana Airport (LRM) to Casa de Campo5 to 15 min · US$30 to US$45
- Punta Cana to La Romana1 h 5 min to 1 h 30 min
Areas and transfer times
Casa de Campo, east of the city, is the area closest to the airport: the hotel, villas and marina are 5 to 15 minutes from LRM depending on the sector, and Altos de Chavón sits inside the development above the Chavón River. Downtown La Romana, with city hotels and the cruise terminal by the river, is about 15 minutes from LRM.
West of the city there are beach resorts 20 to 25 minutes from the airport, and Bayahíbe, to the east, is about 20 to 30. From PUJ, Casa de Campo and Bayahíbe are at similar distances; from SDQ, downtown La Romana is the first stop.
Hotels in La Romana
Pick your hotel to get a transfer quote from the airport.
Casa de Campo
La Romana
Getting around
In La Romana city there are taxis at stands and by phone, with fixed fares by zone that you should confirm before getting in. Uber coverage in La Romana is limited; check the app at the time, but do not rely on it for a flight. Motoconchos (motorbike taxis) are the most common local transport, and guaguas run along the main avenues and out to Bayahíbe, Higüey and San Pedro de Macorís.
Inside Casa de Campo, the usual way around is a golf cart, which the resort rents to guests; there are also internal shuttles between the hotel, the marina, Minitas beach and Altos de Chavón. Frequent buses run from La Romana to Santo Domingo, handy if you travel light.
Tips
- If you are going to Casa de Campo, ask whether the LRM transfer is included or arranged by the resort.
- Book your golf cart ahead in high season.
- Coming from SDQ, avoid leaving the capital area between 4 and 7 p.m.
- In city taxis, confirm the price first; there is no meter.
Frequently asked questions
How far is La Romana Airport from Casa de Campo?
Very close: 5 to 15 minutes depending on the sector of the development.
Is it better to fly into Punta Cana or Santo Domingo for La Romana?
They are at similar distances (60 to 90 minutes). Pick the one with the better flight from your city; PUJ usually wins from North America and SDQ from South America.
Is there Uber in La Romana?
Coverage is limited. Check the app, but book a taxi or transfer for the airport or an excursion.