Travelling from London to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Santo Domingo is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Las Americas International Airport is located in Santo Domingo.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from London to SDQ.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to SDQ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Las Americas International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Las Americas International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SDQ are:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to SDQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or a few days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more stress-free. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) stopping at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Las Americas International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to SDQ if you have a late flight from London to Las Americas International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a Las Americas International Airport rental car and discover Santo Domingo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your London to Las Americas International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Currently, 290 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Las Americas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 590 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to SDQ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Las Americas International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from London to SDQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Las Americas International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Santo Domingo based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to SDQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Santo Domingo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Las Americas International Airport in February when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santo Domingo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Las Americas International Airport:
Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Santo Domingo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres east of Santo Domingo, a visit to La Romana will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Altos de Chavon, Minitas Beach and Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Start your sightseeing at Long Beach, Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car.
