Flying from Paris to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are Santo Domingo's major entry points.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you hold a passport from France, you will need an embassy visa to enter Dominican Republic. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Paris to Santo Domingo for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Paris to Santo Domingo that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 44 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Santo Domingo, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Prefer to take off from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? This popular terminal also offers direct flights from Paris to Santo Domingo — you can seamlessly connect to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to Santo Domingo are available with Air Caraibes.
Split up your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Santo Domingo are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 57 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo:
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 31 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Paris to Santo Domingo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SDQ:
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is around 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. Following your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo, expect a drive time of approximately 27 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Santo Domingo
$698 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Santo Domingo. Return flights start at $1,046. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Paris to Santo Domingo, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Santo Domingo
May is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Santo Domingo, while August is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Santo Domingo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo for September if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santo Domingo to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Santo Domingo in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Santo Domingo
After booking your flight from Paris to Santo Domingo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Santo Domingo itinerary.
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