Travelling from Toronto to Cibao International Airport (STI): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Cibao International Airport (STI). Explore your options for jetting out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Cibao International Airport is located in Santiago. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to STI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Cibao International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to STI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Cibao International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Cibao International Airport (STI)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Cibao International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near STI and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Cibao International Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. America, Zezgo Rent a Car and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Toronto to Cibao International Airport flight.
Getting from Cibao International Airport (STI) to central Santiago
Central Santiago is about 13 kilometres from Cibao International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Cibao International Airport (STI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Cibao International Airport is 209 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 348 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to STI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Toronto to Cibao International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Cibao International Airport (STI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Cibao International Airport (STI). Visit Santiago in May for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Toronto to STI plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Cibao International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Cibao International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Santiago when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for MTB National Park followed by Catedral de Santiago Apostol and Baracoa Park.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santiago, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
