Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
Average price | £803 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
Return from | £459 | From London to Puerto Plata La Union |
One-way from | £373 | One-way flight from London to Puerto Plata La Union (POP) |
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12h 35mMultiple Airlines
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18h 25mPuerto Plata La Union
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12h 35mMultiple Airlines
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17h 30mSWISS
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32h 45mMultiple Airlines
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26h 20mUnited Airlines
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January
£728
February
£715
March
£720
April
£698
May
£669
June
£590
July
£848
August
£798
September
£738
October
£770
November
£715
December
£789
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Puerto Plata. Flying to Puerto Plata in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
LON - POP Price | £589 - £1,123 |
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While it’s hard to pick a bad time to visit Puerto Plata, there are a couple of things travellers should bear in mind before planning their holiday. The first is the crowds and the second is the weather. You’ll pay less if you visit during the low season but your trip may be interrupted by rain.
Peak Season:
High season in Puerto Plata runs from November to April. This is when the city experiences its cool season, with lower levels of humidity and less rainfall. The majority of travellers travel to Puerto Plata during this time, fleeing cold winters elsewhere. As this is the peak season, visitors should expect accommodation and flights to Puerto Plata to be at their most expensive and the city to be at its busiest.
Off Season:
The summer months, May through October, make up the low season. There are high levels of humidity and rainfall during this period. If you can brave the weather then this is the perfect time to book and save. Cheap flights to Puerto Plata and accommodation discounts are more readily available.
Puerto Plata occupies an area tucked in between the mountains and the deep blue sea along the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Christopher Columbus landed on its shores in 1493, declaring it beautiful and naming it Puerto Plata, the Silver Port, to mark its shimmering waters.
Today, it’s best known as a lively resort area and a popular stopping-off point for cruise-ship passengers. Great numbers of travellers book a flight to Puerto Plata, lured by the promise of sun, beautiful beaches and economically priced all-inclusive packages.
Puerto Plata certainly has its charms. There are two parks – Parque Luperon and Parque Central. Where Parque Luperon is a quiet and shady green space, Parque Central is the gathering place for locals, surrounded as it is by the City Hall and Palace of Justice. An absolute must is a seven-minute cable car ride to the top of Mount Isabel, 2559 ft (780 m) high. From the summit, there are panoramic views of the north coast as well as a luscious botanical gardens, restaurant to revive spirits flagging from sightseeing and a statue of Christ with outstretched welcoming arms, reminiscent of the one in Rio de Janeiro.
The local climate is fairly constant year-round. Average daytime temperatures are about 29 degrees Celsius. The tropical season runs May through October and features high humidity and rainfall. November through April is the tropical cool season and experiences less rainfall and lower levels of humidity.
There are many ways of getting from the city to the surrounding hotels and resorts. Taxis are available but are expensive and it is advised to book a private taxi through a reliable company to ensure your safety. Public transport such as buses are another option of getting around the city. They may be slower but are cheap and efficient.
Many visitors rent a car on their arrival at Gregorio Luperon International airport (POP), particularly if they plan on making side trips outside of Puerto Plata. There is also frequent bus and minibus service between the airport and Puerto Plata. Taxis are also available.
Puerto Plata’s Gregorio Luperon Airport is a no-frills, highly functional little airport (the fourth-largest in the Dominican Republic), offering good connections to many international destinations. Flights to Puerto Plata are regular and surprisingly affordable – so if you haven’t had a break for a while, maybe it’s time to dust off your credit card and treat yourself to a dream beach holiday.
Described by Christopher Columbus in 1492 as the “fairest land under heaven”, the Dominican Republic’s Puerto Plata is one of those idyllic holiday destinations, where no matter what you do, you’re bound to return home feeling refreshed, and generally more in love with the world than when you left home.
Travelers will need to book flights to La Union (POP) if they wish to fly to Puerto Plata. The Puerto Plata airport is 8.6 mi from the city center.