Traveling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Santo Domingo is five hours behind Zagreb, where Franjo Tudman Airport is located. Santo Domingo runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ZAG to Santo Domingo flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
ZAG is around 11 kilometers from central Zagreb. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a hotel near ZAG? If you're boarding an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
67.18% of flights leaving from Franjo Tudman Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Santo Domingo
$757 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $757. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from ZAG to Santo Domingo, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is around 32 kilometers from central Santo Domingo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Follow your own route with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and see more of Santo Domingo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Las Americas International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from ZAG to Santo Domingo can help you get the lowest rate.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is around 19 kilometers from central Santo Domingo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Micro Hotel Condo Suites is one accommodation option within a short drive of JBQ. Check in here after your ZAG to Santo Domingo flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Grab a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and call the shots on your own adventure. Book a set of wheels here with FlexWays.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left over, by reserving your ride from JBQ ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
Before scheduling your flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Santo Domingo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Santo Domingo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to Santo Domingo in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Santo Domingo right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santo Domingo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. National Palace, Alcazar de Colon and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are highlights which should feature on every Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
La Romana is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santo Domingo. Around 105 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo, Minitas Beach and La Estrella Park.
Puerto Plata is another favorite destination in Dominican Republic and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Santo Domingo. No trip is complete without seeing Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Malecon Puerto Plata.