Travelling from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Punta Cana.
Flights from PUJ to LGW start from 16:35 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:25 with British Airways. In total, there are three weekly Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PUJ to LGW flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other great parts of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for PUJ to LGW flights, with 84.0% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PUJ and LGW:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 5,900. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 12,586. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from PUJ to LGW by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PUJ to LGW.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Of the flights that depart from Punta Cana Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Punta Cana Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to PUJ:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel near LGW if you have a late Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and discover more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Punta Cana Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PUJ to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.