Flying from Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is one hour ahead of Hartford and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BDL to POP flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hartford Bradley International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BDL and POP include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL)
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
Of all flights departing from Hartford Bradley International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Hartford to Hartford Bradley International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BDL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hartford Bradley International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
If you have a late Hartford Bradley International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near POP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Puerto Plata Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and experience more of Puerto Plata and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Puerto Plata Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Puerto Plata. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hartford Bradley International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Puerto Plata. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Hartford Bradley International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport for August if you want to visit Puerto Plata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BDL to POP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. No journey is complete without experiencing Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
