After a period of absence of direct connections between France and the Dominican Republic, Air France announces the resumption of its Santo Domingo from January 2026. This decision marks a turning point for tourism and economic exchanges between Europe and the Caribbean, and offers a new long-haul option for French and international passengers looking to discover the Dominican Republic other than via Punta Cana.
Why relaunching the Paris-Saint-Domingue line is strategic
The reopening of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle route to the Dominican capital comes against a backdrop of recovery in long-haul tourism and growing French demand for flights to the Caribbean. Air France will offer three weekly frequencies from January 13, 2026, operated by Boeing 777-300ERThis provides comfortable capacity for both leisure and business travellers. According to FlywestThis resumption is the fruit of a joint promotional effort by the company and local authorities to revive Franco-Caribbean tourism.
A direct impact on tourism and connections
The reintegration of Santo Domingo in the Air France network has an immediate impact on the destination's appeal to the French market. In addition to French travellers, the route facilitates connections to other Latin and South American countries for international passengers transiting via Paris. This offer complements existing services to the Caribbean, alongside flights to Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin and Havana, and contributes to diversifying travel to the region.
For whom and how this reopening changes the game
Travelers looking for an alternative to Punta Cana will find in Santo Domingo a cultural, historical and urban gateway to the Dominican Republic. The capital, rich in colonial heritage and developing hotel infrastructure, becomes more accessible thanks to these direct flights. For tourism professionals and French agencies, the revival offers new capacities and hotel niches to develop, while business travelers benefit from more direct access to local economic players.
Frequencies, comfort and pricing
Air France will operate three flights a week between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Santo Domingo, with fares starting from 699 euros roundtrip at launch. Operations in Boeing 777-300ER guarantees long-haul comfort and capacity adapted to the winter season, when demand for the Caribbean remains strong among European tourists. Flywest emphasizes that the gradual resumption of operations (from January 13 to March 28, 2026) reflects a desire to adjust supply to demand without haste, after years of instability on certain long-haul routes.
Challenges for the destination and opportunities for travelers
Locally, the resumption of direct flights is seen as a vector for economic recovery, boosting the Dominican Republic's visibility on the French market. For travelers, the new route makes it possible to combine a cultural stay in Santo Domingo with a seaside extension to Punta Cana or Samaná, accessible via domestic connections. For families and multi-destination stays in Latin America, the new offer strengthens the appeal of combined tours.
What travellers need to remember
In order to plan a trip on this new route, it is advisable to check entry formalities, flexible fare conditions and connection options via Paris. Passengers who prefer long-haul comfort will find this route an attractive alternative to flights with stopovers, especially during the European winter season when demand to the Caribbean is highest.
Key information
Official resumption date: January 13, 2026. Frequency: three flights a week from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Planned aircraft : Boeing 777-300ER. Indicative launch prices: from 699 euros round trip. Period covered by the announcement: from January 13 to March 28, 2026. Objective: strengthen tourism and economic exchanges between France and the Dominican Republic, and offer a new long-haul option for European travelers, according to Flywest.
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