Airports & International Connections
The Dominican Republic has seven international airports with scheduled flights.
Major international airports include:
• Punta Cana International (PUJ / MDPC) — the main airport for the Punta Cana / Bávaro / Cap Cana resort region
• Las Américas International (SDQ / MDSD) — serves Santo Domingo and is a major hub to connect with other islands and the US
• La Romana (LRM / MDLR) - serves La Romana
Flights from the UK / Europe
There are direct (nonstop) flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Punta Cana (PUJ), by British Airways. The flight time is between 8 - 9 hours.
London Heathrow (LHR) currently has no nonstop flights to Punta Cana — routes from Heathrow involve at least one stop.
Other UK airports offer flights with one or more stops via European or North American hubs (e.g. via Madrid, Amsterdam, New York, etc.).
Airlines that commonly operate routes (direct or with connections) on London ↔ Punta Cana include British Airways, Air Transat, JetBlue, American Airlines, Air Canada, Air Europa, etc.
Dominican Republic Travel / Punta Cana Information
Currency: Dominican peso (DOP) the US dollar is also accepted
Time zone: UTC – 4 hours (GMT-4)
Typical direct flight time (London → Punta Cana): ~9h 20m
Visas / Entry: UK / many nationalities do not need a visa for short tourism stays; an electrical arrival form must be filled out before arrival
Official / spoken language: Spanish (and widely English in tourist areas)
National drink (popular): Rum (also widely used in cocktails)
National dish (iconic): La bandera (rice, beans, meat)
Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) - Monthly Weather Guide
| Month | Avg Temp (°C) | Rainfall | Notes |
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| Jan | 25 | Low | Dry, sunny, one of the best months to visit. |
| Feb | 25 | Low | Pleasant, warm days, little rain. |
| Mar | 26 | Low | Dry season continues, great beach weather. |
| Apr | 27 | Low–Med | Still dry, slightly warmer. |
| May | 27 | Med–High | Start of wet season, afternoon showers. |
| Jun | 28 | High | Hot, humid, showers common. |
| Jul | 28 | High | Peak summer heat, risk of storms. |
| Aug | 29 | High | Hottest month, hurricane season begins. |
| Sep | 29 | High | Hurricane season peak, humid. |
| Oct | 28 | High | Still wet, chance of tropical storms. |
| Nov | 27 | Med | Rain easing, temperatures pleasant. |
| Dec | 26 | Low | Start of dry season, great conditions. |
Best time to visit: December – April (dry season, sunny & less humid)
Hurricane Season: August and September have higher risk of tropical storms and Hurricanes but can still be pleasant periods to visit.
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