Travelling from London to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from London to Santo Domingo. Check out your options for departing London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Touch down in Santo Domingo at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Santo Domingo's timezone is UTC-4, making Santo Domingo four hours behind London.
Allow plenty of time to make your London to Santo Domingo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santo Domingo
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap London to Santo Domingo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Santo Domingo across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your London to Santo Domingo flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Santo Domingo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Santo Domingo flight, browse these options when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Santo Domingo, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Santo Domingo leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a major connection point.
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Santo Domingo flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The distance from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is roughly 23 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Santo Domingo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and explore beyond Santo Domingo's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Las Americas International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
After your flight from London to Santo Domingo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Santo Domingo is approximately 13 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia is one accommodation option within a short drive of JBQ. Settle in here after your flight from London to Santo Domingo and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from FlexWays and drive off without missing a beat.
Typically, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from JBQ as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
January is the most popular month for flights from London to Santo Domingo. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Santo Domingo in May.
Book a London to Santo Domingo ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santo Domingo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Santo Domingo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santo Domingo
Start your Santo Domingo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Santo Domingo, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Alcazar de Colon, National Palace and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are top sights which should feature on every Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Santo Domingo, now it's time to explore other corners of Dominican Republic. Travel about 13 kilometres east to Santo Domingo Este to check off its leading attractions. From Museo Las Tres Aves to billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro.