Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is four hours behind Edinburgh and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to POP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport. Many travellers pass through Pearson International Airport when flying between EDI and POP.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to La Union Airport (POP)
Rs304,992 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs299,265. These prices can change based on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to POP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EDI to POP.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Reserve a hotel near POP if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a La Union Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Plata and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from La Union Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
From La Union Airport, Puerto Plata is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Puerto Plata in May.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to La Union Airport for August if you'd like to explore Puerto Plata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to POP around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've visited Puerto Plata, now it's time to explore other parts of Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres south-east to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among its highlights.
