Flying from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are Santo Domingo's main airports.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Santo Domingo.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Santo Domingo to UIO. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travelers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Santo Domingo to UIO leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
To reach SDQ from central Santo Domingo, it takes about 30 minutes to drive the 32 kilometers or so.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Las Americas International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
72.45% of flights taking off from Las Americas International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
JBQ is about 19 kilometers from central Santo Domingo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city center.
Kick back before your Santo Domingo to UIO flight at a hotel near Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport. Micro Hotel Condo Suites is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Book a hotel near UIO if you're catching a late flight from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Quito and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from central Quito. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
At the moment, $189 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $427. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Santo Domingo to UIO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Visit Quito in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Santo Domingo to UIO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Quito, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Quito
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Quito right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Santo Domingo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
Your Quito visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Center and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Quito. Around 290 kilometers away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Ecuador, head for Manta, roughly 274 kilometers west of Quito. Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park are the start of reasons to visit.
