Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Punta Cana.
Each week, there are four Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 16:55 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:15 with British Airways.
Leave plenty of time to make your PUJ to LGW flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as March, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
British Airways has direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating PUJ to LGW flights, with 65.38% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between PUJ and LGW:
Paris Orly Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, P26,364 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P56,014. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from PUJ to LGW by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
72.84% of flights leaving from Punta Cana International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PUJ? If you've booked an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in January.
Lock in your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to LGW sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.