Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
The timezone in Santo Domingo is UTC-4. The city is five hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your BCN to Santo Domingo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from BCN to Santo Domingo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santo Domingo
R 5,639 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 10,122. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from BCN to Santo Domingo, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across every month and score an awesome deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to Santo Domingo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The distance from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SDQ:
Pick up a Las Americas International Airport rental car and discover Santo Domingo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Las Americas International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BCN to Santo Domingo can help you get the best possible rate.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
The centre of Santo Domingo is about 19 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
There are some terrific places to stay within a short drive of JBQ. Ease into relaxation mode at Micro Hotel Condo Suites after your BCN to Santo Domingo flight.
Pick up a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and unlock more experiences with your own wheels. FlexWays is just moments from your arrival gate, ensuring a fast and easy pick-up.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from JBQ ahead of time so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
Before locking in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Santo Domingo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Santo Domingo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to Santo Domingo in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
More about Santo Domingo
After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santo Domingo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. National Palace, Alcazar de Colon and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are attractions you won't want to skip in Santo Domingo.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
La Romana is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santo Domingo. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo, Minitas Beach and La Estrella Park.
Puerto Plata is another essential stop in Dominican Republic and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo. No trip is complete without a visit to Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Malecon Puerto Plata.
