Travelling from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport (POP): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Santo Domingo's main airports, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport (POP) leaving from either of these bases.
Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata (where La Union Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Your flight from Santo Domingo to POP won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
To reach SDQ from central Santo Domingo, it takes around 30 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching an early flight from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Las Americas International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Las Americas International Airport, 72.45% land on time at their destination.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Driving from central Santo Domingo to JBQ typically takes 25 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 19 kilometres.
Unwind before your Santo Domingo to POP flight at a hotel close to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport. Micro Hotel Condo Suites is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
About La Union Airport (POP)
Book a hotel near POP if you have a late flight from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab a La Union Airport rental car and discover Puerto Plata and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Santo Domingo to La Union Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport (POP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport is R 8,768. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 14,135. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Santo Domingo to POP if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport (POP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Puerto Plata. March is when most people book flights from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport (POP), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Santo Domingo to POP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Puerto Plata
Once you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to La Union Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Puerto Plata:
Long Beach and Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Puerto Plata to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic you should also see. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, about 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are key reasons to visit.
