Two weeks of Caribbean sun while the clocks go back at home.
TUI flies non-stop from Manchester to Punta Cana from £366 return, and from London Gatwick from £409. This is a last-minute deal: the flights leave at the end of October 2026 and come back in mid-November, so you need to move fast.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Manchester or London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Airline: TUI Airways
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £366–£410 return
- When: October - November 2026
Example dates:
Manchester: 27/10/2026 - 10/11/2026
London Gatwick: 29/10/2026 - 12/11/2026
London Gatwick: 28/10/2026 - 11/11/2026
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From Manchester, the flight leaves at 10:30 and lands in Punta Cana at 15:35 local time. The return leaves at 18:05 and lands at 06:00 the next morning. From Gatwick, the flight leaves at 10:55 and lands at 16:05. Hand luggage is included, so add a checked bag if you need one.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a Manchester pub costs about £5.50. In Punta Cana, a bottle of Presidente, the local beer, costs about £2 in a colmado, the corner shops where locals drink, and a plate of la bandera, rice, beans and stewed meat, about £4 in a local comedor. Away from the resorts, a glass of Brugal rum with cola is under £3.
☀️ The Weather
Late October and early November are hot in Punta Cana, with highs of 30-31°C and warm nights around 23°C. The sea is about 28°C. It is the tail end of the rainy season, so expect a short tropical shower some afternoons, usually followed by sunshine.
🏨 Where to Stay
Punta Cana runs on all-inclusive resorts. The question is which one fits your budget.
Impressive Punta Cana · 8.0/10 · From £95/night
A solid all-inclusive on Playa Arena Gorda, with several pools and direct beach access.
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana · 8.3/10 · From £140/night
Right on Bávaro Beach, with better restaurants and more attentive service.
Majestic Mirage Punta Cana · 9.2/10 · From £220/night
All-suite luxury on one of the best stretches of Bávaro Beach.
🎯 What to Do
Punta Cana is built for the beach, but there is more to it than the sun lounger.
Saona Island by catamaran: The classic day trip to the white beaches of Saona Island, by speedboat and catamaran, with the natural pool on the way back.
Scape Park at Cap Cana: Zip lines, caves and the Hoyo Azul cenote, the best half-day break from the beach.
Buggy tour to Macao Beach: Dirt roads, sugar cane fields, a swim in a cave cenote and Macao Beach, one of the few beaches without resorts.
Coco Bongo: Live shows, acrobats and an open bar until late, with hotel pick-up.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Punta Cana is on the east coast. The rest of the island is worth the effort.
Santo Domingo: The oldest European city in the Americas, with a Unesco-listed colonial zone, about 2h30 by road.
Samaná Peninsula: Wild beaches and the El Limón waterfall, about 3 hours by road.
Altos de Chavón: A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village above the Chavón river, about 1 hour by road.
From £366 return, non-stop from Manchester to the Caribbean. The flights leave within days, so check them now.
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