Puerto Plata can be reached by direct flight from the UK in approximately 10 hours. The main airlines operating flights these days are Thomas Cook Airlines (MyTravel + Thomas Cook) and Thomson Airways (Thomsonfly + First Choice). Puerto Plata flights for 2013 are available to book now.
There are charter flights to Puerto Plata from Belfast (BFS), Birmingham (BHX), Gatwick (LGW), Glasgow (GLA), Manchester (MAN). Apart from these there is no direct scheduled flights, so you will be looking at flying via Miami or New York for example. Most people choose charter flights for 7, 14, or 21 nights. Both Thomson and Thomas Cook have been investing in their long haul flight products – seating, entertainment etc. It is possible to pay extra to upgrade your seating and have a more pleasant flight to Puerto Plata.
The airport code for Puerto Plata airport is POP. The airport’s full name is Gregorio Luperón International Airport or in Spanish, Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperón.
Playa Dorada is a short transfer from Puerto Plata. If you book a package holiday to Playa Dorada your transfer is normally included but do check at the time of booking and when comparing costs. If you book a flight only to Puerto Plata and a hotel in Playa Dorada separately a taxi transfer should cost around US $25 each way – or less if you go in a shared shuttle transfer.