Traveling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Plata is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Calgary.
Leave enough time to catch your YYC to POP flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to La Union Airport (POP)
At the moment, AED 663 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,289. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from YYC to POP, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YYC to POP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, data shows 65.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YYC? If you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
If you're arriving on a late Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near POP:
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 popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from La Union Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
From La Union Airport, Puerto Plata is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Puerto Plata in May.
Lock in your flight from Calgary International Airport to La Union Airport for August if you want to explore Puerto Plata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to POP in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometers south-east of Puerto Plata, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 177 kilometers south-east of Puerto Plata. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are highlights.