Flying from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Santo Domingo. Check out your options leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) when booking your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro.
Hop off the plane at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Dominican Republic and want to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro.
Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
We make it simple to find a flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Las Americas International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
To reach SDQ from central Santo Domingo, it takes about 31 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near Las Americas International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Break up your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Las Americas International Airport and Rio De Janeiro are:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
JBQ is roughly 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. It'll take you 27 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro is much simpler when you stay near Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport. Think about checking in to Confortable, Quiet And Secure the night before you fly out.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Book a hotel close to GIG if you're taking a late flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is located around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 3 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
There are some cosy hotels to call home for the night near SDU. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro
277 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from 541 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro, check out our selection of hotels including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
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