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

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WK Edelweiss
359
6:40 PM
CET
7:30 PM
AST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Zurich to Puerto Plata
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 4,722 mi 5h 50m nonstop -5h behind 9 1-stop hubs

ZRH–POP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,722 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–POP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 2 359 5h50
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
404
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Puerto Plata is 5 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CET · POP: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 1:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
Distance & Flight Time
4,722 mi / 7,598 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m.
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.

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.

ZRH–POP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Puerto Plata route.
Route details
Distance4,722 mi / 7,598 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: POP
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to POP flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Gregorio Luperon International Airport take approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 4,722 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to POP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOS, EWR, YUL, FRA, WAW, JFK, YYZ, MIA and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Plata is 5 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 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 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,722 miles (7,598 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.