Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is two hours ahead of Edmonton and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YEG to POP flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to La Union Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport flight is Rs109,115. A return fare right now is Rs148,644. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YEG to POP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YEG to POP by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
When it comes to Edmonton International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YEG? If you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Travel at your own pace with a La Union Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and experience more of Puerto Plata and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from La Union Airport around four weeks before your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Puerto Plata in May.
When booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to La Union Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YEG to POP in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another sought-after destination in Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. No trip is complete without dropping by Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
