Travelling from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is located in Mexico City. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Santo Domingo is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Take your pick of four services every week between these two airports. Arajet offers a 10:36 departure between NLU and SDQ.
To avoid rushing for your NLU to Santo Domingo flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo tickets are available for booking. Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is where you'll disembark.
Take to the skies with Arajet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from NLU to Santo Domingo with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
NLU is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo? Consider Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to NLU.
When it comes to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.58% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Santo Domingo
RM704 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM1,277. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap flights from NLU to Santo Domingo, book your journey four months before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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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 takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to SDQ if you have a late flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and discover more of Santo Domingo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Las Americas International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from NLU to Santo Domingo.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) is about 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. After your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head just a short drive from JBQ. Ease into relaxation mode at Micro Hotel Condo Suites after your NLU to Santo Domingo flight.
Why let someone else's timetable dictate your plans? Grab a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Reserve a set of wheels here with FlexWays.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from JBQ a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
Before locking in your flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Santo Domingo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Book a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo flight ticket with a departure in September to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NLU to Santo Domingo in February when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Santo Domingo
Start your Santo Domingo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Santo Domingo, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. National Palace, Alcazar de Colon 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
You've done Santo Domingo, now it's time to discover more of Dominican Republic. Journey around 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, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Malecon Puerto Plata.