Flying from London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Punta Cana is four hours behind London. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Your flight from London to PUJ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Taking off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to PUJ that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and PUJ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) flight ticket with departures from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to PUJ are available with British Airways.
British Airways is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to PUJ.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Punta Cana International Airport, with 73.08% of its services arriving as planned.
Break up your flight from London to Punta Cana International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and PUJ are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your London to PUJ flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your flight ticket from London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a detour to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Punta Cana International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel near PUJ if you're catching a late flight from London to Punta Cana International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, C$412 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Punta Cana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$551. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to PUJ, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Punta Cana International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Punta Cana. July is when most people book flights from London to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to PUJ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Punta Cana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Punta Cana right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Punta Cana International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are attractions you won't want to skip in Punta Cana.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to explore more of the Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its leading attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without a visit to Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.