Flights to Santo Domingo

About Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is one of the oldest cities established by the Europeans. Today, this colonial city has become a significant center for industrial, commercial, and financial purposes. When it comes to a vacation getaway, Santo Domingo offers an urban and cultural fusion in its aura. The city has old historical buildings, the famous Chu Chu Colonial train, along with shopping malls and art galleries to intrigue visitors. From exploring the old districts to visiting the cafes at Piantini, this largest city in the Caribbean provides an ultimate vacation experience to every tourist.

Things To Do in Santo Domingo

Columbus Lighthouse
Colon Lighthouse and Museum or Faro a Colon is a must-visit place if you want to discover the history of Santo Domingo. This museum is dedicated to Christopher Columbus, who discovered America in 1492. This place preserves and exhibits artifacts, replicas of Columbusâ?? ships, and other historic remains. There is a library where you can learn about the history of America, its discovery, and the life story of Christopher Columbus. Faro o Colon also has a mausoleum for Columbus.
Cathedral of the Santo Domingo
Discover the rich architectural history of America at Catedral Primada de América de Santo Domingo, or Cathedral of the Santo Domingo. Date back to the 1500s, this prominent building is the first cathedral that was built in America. Featuring a golden facade and limestones, it is an architectural marvel of its time. The cathedral also houses a collection of paintings dating back to the 16th century and some artifacts from the colonial era.
Museum of the Royal Houses
One of the most significant historic sites in Santo Domingo, the Museum of the Royal Houses reflects the rich heritage of Spanish colonial architecture. The history of the museum dates back 500 years ago, but, it was opened to the public in 1976. It preserves the cultural heritage of Santo Domingo, the early remains of life in Hispaniola, and theories about the discovery of America and how the Spanish lived during the early days in the Caribbean.

Airport Serving Santo Domingo

All international and domestic flights to Santo Domingo arrive at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ). It is the second-busiest airport in the Dominican Republic and the largest in the Caribbean. According to the statistics, the airport served more than 4,675,375 passengers annually. Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is the operating hub for airlines Air Century, Arajet, RED Air, Sky High Aviation Services, and Sky Cana. Flights to Santo Domingo operate from many global cities, namely Caracas, Madrid, Miami, and Bogotá. Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, World2Fly, Delta Air Lines, and Air Europa are a few popular airlines one can consider to book Santo Domingo Flights.
There are two terminals at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)-Terminal A and Terminal B. Both terminals are well equipped with facilities, however, Terminal A offers more check-in counters, cafes, security checkpoints, and other facilities.