Punta Cana is the Dominican Republic's sun-soaked east coast: 22 miles of white sand, turquoise water, and coral reefs just offshore. TUI UK is flying there non-stop from Belfast, London, and Manchester this summer, from £244 return. No connections, no waiting in transit. Just board and land in the Caribbean.
✈️ The deal
- From: Belfast, London or Manchester
- To: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Airline: TUI UK
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £243–£380 return
- When: June–July 2026
Example dates:
Belfast – Punta Cana
- 20/06/2026 – 04/07/2026
- 27/06/2026 – 11/07/2026
- 04/07/2026 – 18/07/2026
- 11/07/2026 – 25/07/2026
London – Punta Cana
- 16/06/2026 – 23/06/2026
- 16/06/2026 – 30/06/2026
- 23/06/2026 – 07/07/2026
Manchester – Punta Cana
- 22/06/2026 – 29/06/2026
💰 How far does your money go?
Once you land, costs drop sharply. A Presidente beer at a tourist bar runs around $4 (£3). A full local lunch (rice, beans, grilled chicken) comes to about $8 (£6.30). A rum cocktail on the beach costs $5 (£4). For a week in Punta Cana, a mid-range daily budget of around £70–£90 covers food, drinks, and a couple of activities outside your resort.
☀️ The weather
June and July fall in Punta Cana's wetter season, but that rarely means a ruined holiday. Temperatures hold at 29–32°C, with strong morning sunshine and short tropical showers in the afternoon that clear within the hour. Sea temperature stays around 28°C throughout. Pack light clothes and a small waterproof.
🏨 Where to stay
Check hotel prices in Punta Cana →
Whala!bávaro · 8.1/10 · From £58/night
A relaxed all-inclusive resort right on Bávaro Beach. Solid value, multiple pools, and a lively atmosphere that suits first-timers perfectly.
Iberostar Stars Bávaro · 8.6/10 · From £115/night
Beachfront all-inclusive with multiple restaurants and a large pool complex. Consistently reliable and popular with UK travellers.
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana · 9.0/10 · From £185/night
One of Punta Cana's best-rated resorts: premium dining, butler service, a private beach stretch, and genuinely excellent food across the board.
🎯 What to do
Punta Cana blends beach, adventure, and nightlife better than most Caribbean destinations.
Macao Beach: A wild, undeveloped stretch of coast outside the resort zone. Strong waves, few crowds, and a completely different feel from Bávaro.
Scape Park at Cap Cana: 247 acres of adventure: ziplines, cenote swimming, cave exploration, and cliff jumping. Half a day disappears easily.
Coco Bongo show: A Las Vegas-style live show with 40+ performers, film-themed acts, and open bar all night. Loud, excessive, and worth it.
Saona Island catamaran trip: The island off Punta Cana's southern tip has a natural swimming pool where you stand waist-deep surrounded by starfish. One of the most memorable things you can do in the Dominican Republic.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Punta Cana sits on the east coast, but the rest of the Dominican Republic is well within reach.
Santo Domingo: The capital is a 3-hour drive west. Its colonial zone is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest European-founded cities in the Americas.
Samaná Peninsula: A 3.5-hour drive north brings a quieter, wilder coastline. January to March is whale-watching season. The El Limón waterfall is worth the trip any time of year.
Las Terrenas: A small coastal town on the north side of Samaná, known for a laid-back expat community and a very different pace to the Bávaro resort strip.
Jarabacoa: An hour inland, deep in the mountains: waterfalls, whitewater rafting, and temperatures cool enough to feel like a different country.
Non-stop routes from TUI fill up fast, especially for peak summer dates. If the dates above work, book now.
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