Travelling from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are Santo Domingo's major gateways.
Santo Domingo is one hour behind Buenos Aires and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you're eager to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make on your Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo flight.
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
83.76% of flights leaving Jorge Newbery Airport land at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can take a nonstop flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo leaving from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your trip at EZE and step off the plane at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
Book your direct Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo plane ticket with Arajet. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of EZE.
Split up your Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Santo Domingo are:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can get to EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The distance from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SDQ:
Follow your own route with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and venture far and wide through Santo Domingo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Las Americas International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Santo Domingo. After your flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of JBQ. Drop your bags here after your flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from FlexWays and start exploring right away.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JBQ a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
May is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo, while January is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Santo Domingo based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santo Domingo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo in February when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Santo Domingo
Start your Santo Domingo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in Santo Domingo.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic just waiting to be explored. About 13 kilometres east of Santo Domingo, a trip to Santo Domingo Este will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Dominican Republic, head for San Pedro de Macorís, about 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo. El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro are among the biggest draws.