Flying from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP): What you need to know
Toronto's main base, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport flight.
Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport is located in Puerto Plata. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Toronto.
You can choose from 8 direct services each week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP). This is the busiest route, with Air Transat offering a 7:10am departure from YYZ to POP.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Toronto to POP. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can jump on a direct flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP) out of Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport leaving from YYZ include:
WestJet is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from YYZ to POP.
Air Transat is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kms (2 miles) from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to POP flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kms (45 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At YHM, that rate is 68%.
About Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Puerto Plata. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport is £112. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £274. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Toronto to POP, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport (POP). March is the most popular month to visit Puerto Plata. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Book your Toronto to POP plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC and 28ºC.
More about Puerto Plata
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Puerto Plata right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Intl Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Long Beach, Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Puerto Plata Cable Car are attractions you won't want to skip in Puerto Plata.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've visited Puerto Plata, now it's time to explore more of the Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kms (100 miles) southeast to Santo Domingo to tick off its top sights. From Catedral Primada de las Americas to Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic and is around 161 kms (100 miles) southeast of Puerto Plata. No journey is complete without a visit to Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
