Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to PUJ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and PUJ:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is C$510. A return fare is currently C$976. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to PUJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to PUJ.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PUJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Punta Cana and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to PUJ in March. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to discover other parts of Dominican Republic. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its popular sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without a visit to Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.