Zurich to Puerto Plata (ZRH–POP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Zurich to Puerto Plata
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 4,722 mi 9h 40m nonstop -6h behind 10 1-stop hubs

ZRH–POP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Edelweiss lead the route. The flight covers 4,722 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–POP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 2 – – – – –
WK Edelweiss 2 359 9h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH + WK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to POP direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Puerto Plata is 6 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · POP: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
Distance & Flight Time
4,722 mi / 7,598 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card (USD 10) is typically included in the airline ticket price. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be purchased at the DGM immigration office in Santo Domingo for stays up to 120 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–POP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Puerto Plata route.
Route details
Distance4,722 mi / 7,598 km
Flight time9h 40m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: POP
Full nameGregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to POP flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Gregorio Luperon International Airport take approximately 9h 40m. The route covers 4,722 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lufthansa and Edelweiss.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to POP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, WAW, LAX, BOS, FRA, YUL, JFK, MIA, YYZ and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Plata is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to POP

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Edelweiss. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to POP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to POP ranges from 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,722 miles (7,598 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ATL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.