Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Puerto Plata five hours behind Amsterdam.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your AMS to POP flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a popular stopover on the AMS to POP route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to La Union Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport flight is C$567. A return plane ticket is currently C$1,151. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to POP, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's on-time performance, data shows 67.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to POP if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a La Union Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and discover more of Puerto Plata and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from La Union Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Puerto Plata. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Puerto Plata based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Union Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to POP in February. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.