Travelling from Washington DC to La Union Airport (POP): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to La Union Airport (POP), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
Washington DC and Puerto Plata (where La Union Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to POP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to POP. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to La Union Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to La Union Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and POP are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to POP flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to La Union Airport (POP) departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and POP are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to La Union Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About La Union Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to La Union Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Grab a La Union Airport rental car and discover Puerto Plata and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to La Union Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to La Union Airport (POP)
Currently, $436 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to La Union Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $751. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to POP if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to La Union Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Washington DC to POP.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Washington DC to La Union Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Washington DC to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to La Union Airport (POP). Visit Puerto Plata in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Book your Washington DC to POP flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to La Union Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 27ºC.
More about Puerto Plata
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to La Union Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Puerto Plata:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Puerto Plata when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Long Beach followed by Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Puerto Plata, now it's time to explore more of the Dominican Republic. Travel about 161 kilometres south-east to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. Start your sightseeing at Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.