Wingo commenced operations on its direct route between Bogota and Puerto Plata on Monday, becoming the only carrier currently providing nonstop service connecting Colombia with this northern Dominican destination.
Commenting on the launch, Jorge Jimenez, Vice President of Commercial and Planning at Wingo, stated:
“We are thrilled to inaugurate this new nonstop link between Bogota and Puerto Plata—a destination blending the richness of Dominican culture with pristine beaches, offering an exciting new vacation alternative for Colombian travelers. That is precisely Wingo’s mission: providing passengers with fresh, diverse destinations to explore Latin America and the Caribbean at low fares, backed by a warm, customer-centric, and dependable travel experience.”
Frequencies, Seat Capacity, and Fare Structure
The service to Puerto Plata is scheduled to capture seasonal travel demand spanning the year-end holidays through the first quarter of the calendar year:
- Weekly Frequencies: Twice-weekly service, operating Mondays and Fridays.
- Operational Window: Available through January 25, 2027.
- Seat Capacity: Wingo will offer approximately 9,000 seats on the route throughout the operating season.
- Fare Structure: Round-trip fares starting at USD 300, inclusive of taxes and fees, available directly via the carrier’s digital booking platform.
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The destination provides a blend of ecotourism, beaches, history, culture, and outdoor adventure, while also providing convenient overland connectivity to neighboring hubs across the northern Dominican Republic, including Santiago de los Caballeros—one of the nation’s primary economic and cultural centers.
Caribbean Network Consolidation and Wingo’s Route Map in 2026
Puerto Plata becomes Wingo’s third destination in the Dominican Republic. The ultra-low-cost carrier currently serves:
- Punta Cana: Nonstop service from Bogota and Medellin.
- Santo Domingo: Nonstop service from Medellin.
With the addition of the Bogota–Puerto Plata link, the airline expands its footprint to four nonstop routes between Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
Furthermore, this launch marks the carrier’s tenth route introduced in 2026, comprising three domestic additions and seven international links. Wingo’s overall network now spans 43 routes (16 domestic and 27 international), maintaining scheduled service across 23 cities and destinations in 11 countries as it executes its point-to-point expansion strategy throughout Latin America and the Caribbean basin.
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