Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Santo Domingo is 5 hours behind Rome.
To ensure you catch your flight from FCO to Santo Domingo, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from FCO to Santo Domingo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a passport from Italy, you'll need an embassy visa to enter Dominican Republic. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 39 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 51 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to FCO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santo Domingo
$646 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,061. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to Santo Domingo, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo.
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Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to the centre of Santo Domingo is about 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo. Book one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Once your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 27 minutes by car. Central Santo Domingo is approximately 19 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Relax and unpack not long after your flight from FCO to Santo Domingo at Confortable, Quiet And Secure. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from JBQ.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
August is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Santo Domingo in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Santo Domingo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from FCO to Santo Domingo in February when temperatures average between 19ºC and 29ºC.
More about Santo Domingo
Start your Santo Domingo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santo Domingo, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Santo Domingo itinerary.
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