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How long is the flight from London to Punta Cana?

The duration of a direct flight from London to Punta Cana is nine hours and five minutes. If you choose a flight path with a stopover, your overall travel time can be considerably longer.

What are the most common stopovers?

Some of the most common stopover cities for tickets from London to Punta Cana include Madrid, New York, Bogota, and Montreal.

What documentation do I need to fly to Punta Cana from London?

British passport holders booking holidays to the Dominican Republic do not need a visa. Whether you're travelling for city breaks, holidays or business trips, you do need proof of a return ticket, as well as your passport, of course. All visitors also pay a departure tax.

Is there a time change from London to Punta Cana?

Punta Cana, along with the rest of the Dominican Republic, is in the Atlantic Standard Time zone, which is four hours behind UK time.

There are a number of options for flights from London to Punta Cana, using both scheduled and charter airlines. If you look for deals involving a connection, the choice is even wider. Some operators with departures to Punta Cana are:

• British Airways, largest UK airline with flights direct to Punta Cana from Gatwick.
• Thomas Cook, major tour operator which offers both flights and package holidays.
• TUI, European holiday group formerly known as Thomson.
• Avianca, South American airline with flights via Bogota.
• WestJet, Canadian low-cost carrier with flights via Montreal.

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• April is one of the best months for a holiday in Punta Cana. The peak winter period has passed, and the summer crowds are yet to arrive.
• September is the cheapest time to go as it's the Dominican Republic's quietest month. Hotel and travel prices are considerably lower in early autumn.
• December is peak time in Punta Cana, with visitors attracted by the warm temperatures of around 25°C and low levels of rainfall.

Direct flights to Punta Cana depart from either London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW), depending on your chosen airline. Connecting flights also depart from these two airports.

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow is Britain's busiest international air hub. Heathrow Airport is 15 miles west of central London.

How to get to Heathrow Airport:

• By Underground – 24 hour Piccadilly Line service to three stops at Heathrow, 50 minutes from Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus.
• By train – Heathrow Express services every 15 minutes from London Paddington. Journey time 15 minutes.
• By car/taxi – Heathrow is close to the motorway network. Journey time from central London around 45 minutes, but allow additional time for traffic.

Services: Simple connections between the airport's four terminals. Wide range of restaurants, fast food outlets, shopping, and bars. Free Wi-Fi, showers, baby changing, children's play areas, and charging stations.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is 30 miles south of central London. It's the UK's second busiest airport, and has two terminals.

How to get to the airport:

• By coach – A3 airport shuttle buses 24 hours a day from Victoria Coach station. Journey time up to 90 minutes, depending on traffic.
• By train – Up to four Gatwick Express trains hourly between 5am and 10.45pm, 30 minute journey time from London Victoria.
• By car – Gatwick is half a mile from the M23 motorway. The airport has both on and off-site parking for varying lengths of stays.

Services: Gatwick's two terminals are connected by a free monorail service. Bars, restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets, free Wi-Fi, children's play areas, foreign currency exchange, showers, and airport lounges.

Punta Cana has one main airport, Punta Cana International (PUJ).

Useful information about Punta Cana International Airport

Punta Cana International is the main airport in the Dominican Republic. It handles international flights carrying holidaymakers from all over the world.

Getting into Punta Cana from the airport:

• Taxi – taxi ranks outside the Customs area. Around 20 to 25 minutes of journey time.
• Bus – the local bus service, known as 'guaguas', will collect you at the airport and drop you in Punta Cana. Journey time 60 minutes.
• Car rental – all major car hire companies have desks in arrivals.

Services: two passenger terminals, both with a wide range of food, drink, and retail concessions. Currency exchange, cash machines, free Wi-Fi, charging stations.

• Relax on the golden sands of Bavaro Beach.
• Snorkel in the Hoyo Azul natural sinkhole.
• Visit the ChocoMuseum to learn all about chocolate making in the Caribbean.
• Explore the Indigenous Eyes jungle eco-park.