Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Santo Domingo is one hour ahead of Quito, where Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located. Santo Domingo runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your UIO to Santo Domingo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
UIO is about 13 kilometres from central Quito. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to UIO:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 88.71% of flights that take off from UIO land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santo Domingo
223 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 335 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from UIO to Santo Domingo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and land a sweet deal.
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Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to the centre of Santo Domingo takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo. Book 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.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Las Americas International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from UIO to Santo Domingo.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Santo Domingo. Following your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Micro Hotel Condo Suites is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of JBQ. Make yourself at home here after your UIO to Santo Domingo flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Why work around someone else's schedule? Grab a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and steer your own course. Book your wheels here with FlexWays.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JBQ ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
Plan your trip to Santo Domingo in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Santo Domingo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from UIO to Santo Domingo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Santo Domingo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santo Domingo:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. National Palace, Alcazar de Colon and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are attractions you won't want to skip in Santo Domingo.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
La Romana is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santo Domingo. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo, Minitas Beach and La Estrella Park.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata is another favourite stop in Dominican Republic. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Malecon Puerto Plata.
