Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Santo Domingo's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Ottawa (the location of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport).
To ensure you get on your flight from YOW to Santo Domingo, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You will need an embassy visa for Dominican Republic if you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 43 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Santo Domingo
RM959 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,864. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to Santo Domingo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 27 minutes by car. Central Santo Domingo is approximately 19 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Confortable, Quiet And Secure is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of JBQ. Unpack your bags here after your flight from YOW to Santo Domingo and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo. To skip the crowds, head to Santo Domingo in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo for September to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap flights from YOW to Santo Domingo sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santo Domingo
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santo Domingo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are must-do's during your Santo Domingo adventure.
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