Travelling from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Quito is one hour behind Santo Domingo. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Santo Domingo to UIO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Santo Domingo to UIO departing from Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
SDQ is around 29 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
La Isabela Dr Joaquin Balaguer Intl Airport (JBQ)
You can reach JBQ from central Santo Domingo in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 23 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Santo Domingo to UIO flight? Check in to a hotel near La Isabela Dr Joaquin Balaguer Intl Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
About Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Have a late flight from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near UIO and get cosy, quick:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Quito. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Currently, R 4,149 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,172. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Santo Domingo to UIO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Quito. July is when most people book flights from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Santo Domingo to UIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Quito to range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Quito
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Quito right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Quito itinerary.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres southwest of Quito, a trip to Guayaquil will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
If you want to check out another side of Ecuador, head for Manta, about 274 kilometres west of Quito. Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Playa Santa Marianita are highlights.
