Travelling from Warsaw to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Warsaw has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Warsaw to Santo Domingo departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Step off your plane in Santo Domingo at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Santo Domingo's timezone is UTC-4, making Santo Domingo five hours behind Warsaw.
To ensure you make it on your Warsaw to Santo Domingo flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Santo Domingo
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Warsaw to Santo Domingo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Warsaw to Santo Domingo.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
WAW is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Warsaw to Santo Domingo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Frederic Chopin Airport:
When it comes to Frederic Chopin Airport's on-time performance, 77.68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The distance from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is roughly 23 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Consider booking a hotel close to SDQ if you're coming in on a late flight from Warsaw to Santo Domingo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and explore beyond Santo Domingo's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Las Americas International Airport around one week ahead of your Warsaw to Santo Domingo flight.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
The centre of Santo Domingo is approximately 13 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). As soon as your flight from Warsaw to Santo Domingo has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.
There are some welcoming places to stay within an easy drive of JBQ. Ease into relaxation mode at Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia after your Warsaw to Santo Domingo flight.
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Grab a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and set your own course. Book a set of wheels here with FlexWays.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JBQ a few weeks in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
January is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Santo Domingo. To escape the crowds, go to Santo Domingo in May.
Lock in a Warsaw to Santo Domingo ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santo Domingo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Warsaw 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
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Santo Domingo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Alcazar de Colon, National Palace and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Este is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santo Domingo. Around 13 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
San Pedro de Macorís is another sought-after destination in Dominican Republic and is around 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo. No journey is complete without visiting El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro.
