Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Santo Domingo is six hours behind Athens, where Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located. Santo Domingo observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your ATH to Santo Domingo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from ATH to Santo Domingo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Travelling from central Athens to ATH takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Santo Domingo
$954 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,352. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from ATH to Santo Domingo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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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'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Explore without limits with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and chase adventure across Santo Domingo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Las Americas International Airport about one week before your flight from ATH to Santo Domingo can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is around 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Micro Hotel Condo Suites is one accommodation option within an easy drive of JBQ. Check in here after your ATH to Santo Domingo flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Find the perfect playlist and hit the open road in a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from FlexWays and set off on your adventure right away.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from JBQ in advance so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
Before you book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Santo Domingo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Santo Domingo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to Santo Domingo in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
More about Santo Domingo
Start your Santo Domingo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santo Domingo, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. National Palace, Alcazar de Colon and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've visited Santo Domingo, now it's time to discover other corners of Dominican Republic. Travel about 105 kilometres east to La Romana to tick off its popular sights. From Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo to Minitas Beach and La Estrella Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. Start your sightseeing at Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Malecon Puerto Plata.