Flights to Dominica Melville Hall Airport (DOM)

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Cheap Flights to Dominica

Hopping on one of the flights to Dominica will transport you to a lush, mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea. Located between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica is part of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. Nicknamed the "Nature Island of the Caribbean," Dominica is known for its volcanic peaks and lava craters. Off the beaten path, Dominica is an idyllic respite with fewer crowds than the surrounding islands.

Dominica may only be 290 square miles, but it's packed with outdoor adventures. Most visitors are attracted to Roseau, the main capital on Dominica's southwest shore. Nearby is Scotts Head, a small fishing village overlooking the turquoise waters of the Martinique Passage. Portsmouth, the second largest city, is a perfect gateway for visiting Cabrits National Park. Visitors can also stay on the Calibishie Coast to relax along palm-fringed beaches.

Flights to Dominica
Travelers to Dominica will likely land at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), previously known as Melville Hall. The airport is situated 2 miles north of Marigot on the island's northeast coast. Flights to Dominica are offered by several Caribbean carriers, including Air Sunshine, Seaborne Airlines, LIAT and Winair. There's also a smaller facility, Canefield Airport (DCF), for local flights from St. Croix, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.

Various car rental agencies are located in the main terminal if you're comfortable with left-hand driving on mountain roads. A 45-minute drive on Dr. Nicholas Liverpool Highway will take you into Portsmouth. Roseau is about 90 minutes away via Edward Oliver Leblanc Highway. Buses and taxis can shuttle you to your hotel too. One-way taxi rates from Douglas-Charles cost an average of $28.

Attractions in Dominica
Dominica is an outdoor lover's paradise with magnificent, unspoiled beauty. You must see Boiling Lake, the world's second-largest bubbling thermal spring that heats to 197 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors can hike the Waitukubuli National Trail, explore Morne Trois Pitons National Park, climb the Jaco Steps, snorkel at Champagne and swim in Trafalgar Falls. Scotts Head Pinnacle also offers a challenging diving experience with its 120-foot drop off.

History buffs interested in the island's past can tour the Dominica Museum in front of the Dawbiney Market Square in Roseau. Fort Shirley and the Bois Cotlette Estate are also worth a visit. Art lovers should explore the Old Mill Cultural Centre, Antrim Valley Sculpture Studio and E. Moses Art Gallery. Then, head to Dominica's North Coast to sample the national dish of "mountain chicken," or frog legs.

Tips for Visiting Dominica

Dominica has a warm, tropical climate with heavy rainfall during August. It's often best to travel during the dry season from January to April. Average daytime temperatures range from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds off Rosalie Bay keep Dominica mostly pest free, but bring bug spray for mountain hikes.

If you're traveling in early summer, you may observe the nesting for three of Dominica's endangered sea turtles: the Leatherbacks, Hawksbills and Green Turtles. Visitors in late October will be treated to Dominica's World Creole Music Festival. Don't forget to buy a souvenir Carib-made basket at the Kalinago Barana Aute near the Isukulati Falls. Before leaving Dominica, you'll have to pay the $23 departure tax in cash.