Book Cheap Flights to Santo Domingo

Enjoy vacation in Caribbean destination renowned for breathtaking scenery

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is a world famous destination renowned for its breathtaking scenery and medieval architecture. If you are planning a vacation in this wonderful place then book cheap flights to Santo Domingo with FlyOfinder now and get amazed with the premier Dominican city which is constantly bustling with concerts, exhibitions and activities.

Santo Domingo offers plenty of reasons for you to enjoy a memorable holiday in one of America's oldest cities. This iconic city is ready to captivate you with its real mix of old-world architecture, attitudes and styles. Tourists visiting here will be spoilt for choices to keep themselves engaged and entertained throughout their stay.

Things to do in Santo Domingo

Get the real Caribbean vibes as you begin exploring the coastal seaside resorts with merengue music reverberating everywhere. No matter whenever you choose to buy your discounted plane tickets to Santo Domingo and visit the city for your vacation, there are lots of things to see and do here. Whatever be the age this magnificent city has something to offer for everyone.

• Explore the Ciudad Colonial or Colonial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to prime attractions such as Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Fortaleza Ozama and Alcázar de Colón
• Visit the Colonial Quarter to see its collection of squares and parks, which are a perfect place for tourists to relax and regale with live musical performances from street musicians in the evenings
• Explore the Plaza de la Cultura where you will find many museums and cultural venues such as the National Palace and National Theatre
• Take a boat trip to Catalina Island to enjoy sunbathing and surfing on the gorgeous sandy beaches. You can also take part in water activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling while getting up close look at the tropical fish and coral reefs
• Visit one of the most popular restaurants in the city to sample some delicious local cuisines such as Sanchocho (a traditional stew of meat and vegetables) and Empanada (bread stuffed with vegetables, meat or cheese)
• Plan your visit to Santo Domingo in February to take part in the Carnival to celebrate the Dominican Republic's Caribbean, African and Spanish heritages. The festivities culminate in a huge parade. The months from July to August are also the best time to enjoy Santo Domingo’s Merengue Festival

Getting around the city

Santo Domingo is served by two major airports - Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) and Aeropuerto Internacional La Isabela (JBQ). Flights from international destinations mostly arrive at the Las Américas International Airport, while Aeropuerto Internacional La Isabela is the city’s secondary airport handling flights from budget carriers. Downtown Santo Domingo can be easily reached by limos, hotel shuttle buses, rental cars, taxis and other public transportation. The cheapest way however to reach the city center is through the Guagua buses available from the upper level of the airport’s terminal. Taxis are an expensive option to reach the city.