$395 Cheap flight deals from Madrid (MAD) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

Flying out of Madrid

Finding the right flights from Madrid can be as simple as doing a search at Orbitz.com. The search engine at the Orbtiz.com site combs through current flight schedules to show comparative costs, as well as departure and arrival times, layovers and other issues that make certain flight options more attractive than others. The Madrid-Barajas Airport, located at Avenida de la Hispanidad, 28042 Madrid, is 12 miles from the city center. It's the main hub for Iberia and does business with major airlines, including EasyJet, Delta, Air France, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Europa and others.

Parking at the Madrid-Barajas Airport

Orbitz.com can help travelers find convenient, affordable places on and off site for vacation parking. The airport in Madrid has express parking meant for dropping off and picking up travelers. For the first 30 minutes, the parking is free. Short- and long-term parking lots can be found at each terminal and cost from €9.60 for two hours up to €60 per day for Terminal 2 short-term parking. Long-term parking is available for €18.30 per day. The economy lot requires a shuttle ride back and forth to the terminals but costs only €10.80 per day or €62.80 per week.

Transportation to and From the Airport

For travelers who wish to avoid parking, Orbitz.com can help find special offers on ground transportation to and from Madrid-Barajas Airport. It takes approximately 30 minutes to get there from downtown by car. A credentialed taxi service will charge anywhere from €25 to €30 for the ride, but oftentimes there are taxi drivers inside the terminals offering cheaper rides who do not have the same credentials as those who have signed a contract with the airport. Passengers can also opt for a €2 train ride or take the bus for a similar fee.

Restaurants Near Madrid-Barajas Airport

There's no need to leave the airport to find an excellent selection of restaurants, counter service diners or bars. Orbitz.com can offer travelers deals on food and air packages, though they might not be dining in-house. The convenience of dining at the airport while waiting for flights from Madrid may be worth the cost, but passengers should expect the cost to be relatively more expensive than similar restaurants found in the city center.

The Airport in Santo Domingo

It's easy to find affordable flights to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, when you book your tickets with Orbitz.com. Use its website to come up with cheap hotel, flight and car rental options that will leave you with enough cash to spend on the fun stuff. Flights to Santo Domingo land at Las Américas International Airport, which is about 14 miles east of Santo Domingo. The airport only has two terminals, but it welcomes roughly 3 million visitors a year. Travelers fly in on one of the many airlines that land at the airport, including Delta, jetBlue and Air France.

Transportation From Las Américas International Airport

It will take about 30 minutes to get from the airport to the center of Santo Domingo. You can hire an airport-approved taxi to take you from the airport into the city. It will cost you between $25-30 for the trip, and you have to pay cash. Taxi drivers generally only take US dollars, but some will take Dominican pesos or euros, so check with the driver before you get into the cab. You could also rent a car from one of the 12 car rental services in Terminal B. If you choose the car rental option, save time and money by booking your rental through Orbitz.com when you book your ticket.

Santo Domingo Weather

Thanks to the trade winds that constantly pass through Santo Domingo, the city experiences pleasant weather year-round, with average temperatures in the mid-80s. The trade winds also keep the overwhelming humidity that plagues other tropical islands at bay.

Things to Do in Santo Domingo

In addition to its famous golf courses, Santo Domingo offers a host of activities for visitors to enjoy. Enjoy the impressive, ancient architecture of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo located in the heart of the city. You can also hop on the Chu Chu Colonial to take a 45-minute tour of Santo Domingo's most important sites. You'll be amazed at what spending a little time researching flights to Santo Domingo through Orbitz.com can bring you.