London to Punta Cana (LGW–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TUI Airways and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,286 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 4 | 788, 789 | 8h50-9h | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 3 | 772 | 9h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Punta Cana from London
| Metric | LGW→PUJ | BHX→PUJ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 50m | 8h 50m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · PUJ: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Punta Cana.
British passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price (was previously $10 at the airport, now bundled since April 2018). Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions of up to 120 days total are available at the Direccion General de Migracion in Santo Domingo for RD$1,500 to RD$5,000 depending on overstay length.
You need a return or onward ticket. Immigration occasionally asks for hotel reservations but rarely requests proof of funds. Fill out the eTicket form (eticket.migracion.gob.do) within 72 hours of departure, covering both customs and immigration in one digital form. Paper forms are still available on the plane as backup.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Punta Cana run about 9 hours on British Airways and TUI. Santo Domingo connections add about 1 hour of domestic transit. The Dominican peso (DOP) trades at roughly 60 DOP per $1. US dollars are widely accepted in tourist zones. No vaccination requirements for direct UK arrivals. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–PUJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to PUJ
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and TUI Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to PUJ ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,286 miles (6,897 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via ANU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).