Beach lovers rejoice Air France is launching direct Paris to Punta Cana flights this winter 2025

Beach lovers rejoice Air France is launching direct Paris to Punta Cana flights this winter 2025

Let’s be honest — January in Paris isn’t exactly the sunniest of seasons. The grey skies, the biting wind, the multiple layers of clothing… It’s all very chic, but sometimes even the most dedicated Francophiles start dreaming of somewhere a little warmer, a little brighter, and with fewer scarves involved.

Well, good news: Air France has just announced that from January 13, 2026, you can hop on a plane at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and head straight to the white sands of Punta Cana, in the glorious Dominican Republic.

That’s right — no awkward connections, no long airport stopovers — just one direct flight and boom: you’re sipping a cocktail on the beach while everyone else back home is still defrosting their windshields.

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A sun-chasing schedule

Air France will run this brand-new route three times a week, with flights taking off on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays — ideal for either a cheeky week away or a longer tropical escape.

Here’s the breakdown:

• AF968: Paris departs at 14:25, arrives in Punta Cana at 18:45 (local time)
• AF969: Punta Cana departs at 21:05, arrives back in Paris at 10:30 the next day

Plenty of time for a nap on the beach — or a rum-fuelled night of dancing before flying home.

And you’ll be flying in comfort too, as the route will use Air France’s Boeing 777-300ER — a big, comfy long-haul aircraft with all the bells and whistles (well, more like reclining seats and champagne, but you get the idea).

The Caribbean club is getting bigger

With this new service, Punta Cana officially becomes Air France’s sixth Caribbean destination, joining an already tempting list that includes Cayenne, Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint Martin, and Havana.

In other words, if you’re looking for sun this winter, Air France now has you very well covered.

But what is it about Punta Cana that keeps luring travellers back year after year? Well, picture this:

• Endless stretches of powdery white sand
• Crystal-clear turquoise waters
• Swaying palm trees that practically beg you to post on Instagram
• A lush interior full of adventure parks, forests, and hidden treasures
• A vibrant Dominican culture — think merengue music, incredible seafood, and locals who know a thing or two about how to throw a party

Basically: sunshine, beaches, and a good time guaranteed.

Escape the winter blues

This new direct service is clearly a no-brainer for anyone looking to swap a grey Parisian winter for some Caribbean colour.

Forget the January blues — by lunchtime you’re on a plane, and by dinner you’re on the beach. It’s the kind of winter escape most of us dream about while nursing our third hot chocolate of the week.

And Air France is making sure that getting there is as easy as possible. No complicated itineraries — just three direct flights a week, a sunny destination at the other end, and plenty of time to soak it all in before heading home (hopefully with a tan).

The takeaway

If you’ve been thinking about planning a winter getaway — whether it’s a romantic beach break, a family holiday, or just a solo mission to escape the cold — Air France’s new Paris to Punta Cana flights should be on your radar.

Starting mid-January and running right through to March 28, 2026, the route is perfectly timed to rescue you from the coldest months of the year.

So, dust off that swimsuit, find your flip-flops, and get ready: this winter, Paris meets Punta Cana — and it sounds like the perfect match.