Flying from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Punta Cana and Puerto Plata are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your PUJ to POP flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PUJ and POP:
Pearson International Airport
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to La Union Airport (POP)
ر.ق. 1,069 is currently the best price for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 3,049. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from PUJ to POP, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PUJ to POP.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
72.84% of flights that take off from Punta Cana International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PUJ:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Book a hotel near POP if you're catching a late Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a La Union Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and experience more of Puerto Plata and beyond.
To get 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)
March is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Puerto Plata in May.
Book your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to La Union Airport for August if you want to visit Puerto Plata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PUJ to POP in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've done Puerto Plata, now it's time to explore more of Dominican Republic. Travel about 161 kilometres south-east to Santo Domingo to check off its must-visit sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are key reasons to visit.
