Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 9 hours 9 minutes. Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana 4 hours behind London.
Each week, there are 4 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you want to jet off as early as possible, go for the 11:00 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LGW to PUJ is 19:15 with British Airways.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Punta Cana (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Dominican Republic!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the LGW - PUJ route include:
Paris Orly Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
V.C. Bird International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Dominican Republic. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before booking your cheap ticket from LGW to PUJ, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is C$459. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$562. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap flight tickets from LGW to PUJ, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from LGW to PUJ every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from the center of London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near LGW. Whether you're on an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you'd like to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LGW to PUJ sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Cana
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Punta Cana right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from LGW to PUJ:
Bavaro Beach and Manati Park Bavaro are just two of the major attractions to put on your Punta Cana itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at an al bandera Dominicana Park.
Complete your Punta Cana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Punta Cana International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Punta Cana.